National Basketball League | NBL

The National Basketball League (NBL) was founded in 1979.

The Australian National Basketball League (NBL) is the premier professional men's league in Australasia, evolving from a winter competition into a premier summer league.

It has grown from ten inaugural teams to a successful competition, with record attendance and international recognition.

There are 10 teams; nine teams in Australia and one team in New Zealand.

The teams are located in Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Wollongong and Tasmania. The Illawarra Hawks are the oldest club in the competition, having participated in every season since 1979.

NBL Teams

Adelaide 36ers

Venue: Adelaide

Adelaide 36ers The Adelaide 36ers (also well known as the Sixers) are an Australian professional mens basketball team that competes in the National Basketball League (NBL). The 36e.. Show More..

Brisbane Bullets

Venue: Brisbane

Brisbane Bullets The Brisbane Bullets were founded in 1979 thanks to the have a go spirit of two men - Bob Young and Fred Van Dongen. Fred represented Brisbane at the NBLs foundati.. Show More..

Cairns Taipans

Venue: Cairns

Cairns Taipans The CQUniversity Cairns Taipans organisation has grown from strength to strength by remaining true to its roots in the Cairns community. The club remains the only si.. Show More..

Illawarra Hawks

Venue: Illawarra

Illawarra Hawks Join the #HawkHeads today! In July 2015, the club returned to its original name, Illawarra Hawks after nearly 20 years being known as the Wollongong Hawks. On Monda.. Show More..

National Basketball League | NBL

Venue: Australia

The National Basketball League (NBL) was founded in 1979. The Australian National Basketball League (NBL) is the premier professional men's league in Australasia, evolving from a w.. Show More..

New Zealand Breakers

Venue: Auckland

ONE TEAM + COURAGE + INTEGRITY = CHAMPIONS. Over the 15 years of the club's history the Breakers have established themselves as a club who do things differently - the club values o.. Show More..

Perth Wildcats

Venue: Perth

Perth Wildcats Having won seven national Championships, the Perth Wildcats are the most successful club in NBL history. The team debuted in 1982 and have since featured in 30 conse.. Show More..

Sydney Kings

Venue: Sydney

Sydney Kings Sydney Kings is focused on engaging the community and developing new fans of basketball. Our game has an extraordinary ability to unite individuals and So You Think Yo.. Show More..

Tasmania Jack Jumpers

Venue: Tasmania

The Tasmania JackJumpers are the 10th and newest Professional Basketball Team in the National Basketball League. As Tasmania's long-awaited NBL team, the JackJumpers are putting Ta.. Show More..