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About Australian NBL
The NBL is the top professional basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. It's widely considered the best league outside the NBA and EuroLeague. The season runs from September through March, with playoffs wrapping up in time for the NBA stretch run. The league is deep into the playoff race, with teams fighting for position.
Top teams
The Perth Wildcats are the gold standard. Most championships in league history, dedicated fan base, always competitive. The Sydney Kings have been the big-spending powerhouse in recent years, stacking rosters with NBA-level talent. Melbourne United is the other Victorian powerhouse, always in the finals mix. The Tasmania JackJumpers are the newest club and have already made a finals run. The New Zealand Breakers, Adelaide 36ers, and Brisbane Bullets round out the competitive middle of the pack.
Star players
The NBL has become a legit pathway to the NBA. LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey, and countless others came through here. This season, you've got former NBA guys and young prospects all over the rosters. The Next Stars program brings in top international prospects who would otherwise go to college in the US. It's become a legit alternative to the NCAA for elite talent.
Viewership
The NBL has grown a ton in the last decade. The league now pulls around 15 million viewers globally each season. Domestic attendance is up across the board, especially in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. The international following is real too — fans in the US and Europe tune in to watch the Next Stars and former NBA guys. The finals series usually draws the biggest numbers, especially when the big-market clubs are involved.
TV options in Australia
Kayo Sports and Foxtel are the main broadcasters for the NBL in Australia. ESPN Australia carries the games through the Foxtel platform. There's no free-to-air TV deal for the regular season. Some finals games might show up on Channel 9 or 10, but don't count on it. If you want to watch the NBL in Australia, you need a Kayo subscription. Simple as that.
Streaming options in the US
For American fans, ESPN+ carries NBL games. ESPN has a deal with the league that puts a handful of games on the platform each week. The finals series usually gets full coverage. It's not every game, but it's enough to follow the league. If you're an NBA draft nerd trying to scout prospects, ESPN+ is where you'll find the NBL.
International viewing
For fans outside Australia and the US, the NBL's official streaming service is the move. They have a platform called NBL TV that streams every game live and on demand. It's a subscription service — about $15 a month or $100 for the season. It works in most countries. Some regions also have local broadcast deals, but NBL TV is the most reliable option for international fans.
Current season
The 2025-26 NBL season kicked off in October 2025. The regular season runs through February, with the playoffs in March. The Grand Final series is scheduled for late March. The Sydney Kings are the defending champions after winning it all last season. The Next Stars program has another top prospect this year — a French wing who's projected to go in the lottery in the 2026 NBA Draft. The playoff race is tight with a few weeks left in the regular season.