Sixers to Blitz Bendigo in pre-season

Adelaide 36ers supporters will get their first chance to watch the side under new head coach Trevor Gleeson in pre-season games against Illawarra and Cairns during the CODE Sports NBL Blitz, to be held in Bendigo in September.

The NBL announced on Tuesday the event would head to the regional Victorian town for five days of non-stop action at Red Energy Arena from Wednesday 2^nd September until Sunday 6^th September, as teams make their final preparations for the upcoming season. 

The Sixers will first face the Hawks on Thursday 3^rd September before backing up against the Taipans on Saturday 5^th September.

Both games will be the second in a double header.

Last season the Sixers beat the Hawks before going down to Tasmania at the Blitz in Canberra.

NBL Group CEO David Stevenson said taking the Blitz to Bendigo is all about the League’s commitment to fans right across Australia. 

“We’re grateful to the Victorian Government and Visit Victoria for their continued support of the NBL and their commitment to bringing major sporting events to regional communities,” Stevenson said. 

“The NBL has fans in every corner of Australia and New Zealand, and taking our game to places like Bendigo allows us to connect with those communities in a way that’s really important to us.

 “The Blitz is a fantastic way to bring our 10 teams together, showcase the very best of the NBL, and give fans from regional Victoria the opportunity to see more elite basketball.”

The CODE Sports Blitz has become a key fixture on the NBL calendar, giving fans the chance to see every team in action while clubs make their final preparations for the season ahead. 

The event will also feature a range of community activities designed to inspire the next generation of players, including clinics, school visits and fan engagement opportunities. 

The full schedule of games includes: 

Wednesday 2 September 

• Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats – 5:30pm AEST 
• Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne Phoenix – 8:00pm AEST 

Thursday 3 September 

• Brisbane Bullets vs Tasmania JackJumpers – 5:30pm AEST 
• Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers – 8:00 AEST

Friday 4 September 

• New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings – 5:30pm AEST 
• Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United – 8:00pm AEST  

Saturday 5 September 

• South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Brisbane Bullets – 5:30pm AEST 
• Adelaide 36ers vs Cairns Taipans – 8:00pm AEST 

Sunday 6 September 

• Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks – 2:30pm AEST 
• Tasmania JackJumpers vs New Zealand Breakers – 5:00pm AEST 

Head to NBLBlitz.com.au to stay connected with all event details, secure ticket updates, and start planning your trip to Bendigo for five huge days of NBL action.