Bigger rivalries, bigger crowds, bigger moments: Kings release NBL27 schedule

Fresh off the club’s sixth NBL championship, the Sydney Kings have unveiled a blockbuster NBL27 fixture designed to give fans more marquee moments, more rivalry clashes and more opportunities to be part of the pursuit of banner number seven.

The schedule features a strong run of family-friendly timeslots, regional games, school holiday basketball and some of the biggest home games in Australian sport, headlined by our Championship Banner Raising at Qudos Bank Arena (soon to be renamed Afterpay Arena) on Sunday, September 20.

Following record crowds and one of the loudest Finals atmospheres in club history during the championship run, the Kings are expecting strong demand across memberships and all home games throughout NBL27.

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Championship Banner Raising locked in for September 20

The Kings will officially raise the club’s sixth championship banner when the team opens its home schedule at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday September 20 against the Taipans.

The afternoon will celebrate the players and the fans that helped deliver another title to Sydney.

Because banners aren’t raised alone.

More value for members at Qudos Bank Arena

The Kings will play 14 home games at Qudos Bank Arena throughout NBL27, with every Qudos Bank Arena game included in membership packages except the club’s highly anticipated Christmas Day fixture.

The schedule delivers a strong outcome for members, with a mix of premium timeslots, school holiday fixtures and major rivalry games spread across the season.

Membership renewals are now open, with members receiving priority access to secure their seats for another season chasing a championship.

School holiday basketball returns with Ignite Cup clashes

The Kings’ Ignite Cup schedule will feature two school holiday fixtures on Wednesday, September 30 against Brisbane Bullets and Wednesday, October 14 against New Zealand Breakers.

The September 30 game at Qudos Bank Arena shapes as one of the standout family events of the early season, while the October 14 fixture will take the Kings regionally as the club continues strengthening its connection with fans beyond Sydney.

Kings heading to Canberra for regional games

The Kings will again take home games on the road during NBL27, with regional fixtures scheduled for October 14 and December 17 in Canberra.

The regional games continue the club’s commitment to growing basketball across New South Wales and the ACT while giving fans outside Sydney the opportunity to experience Kings basketball live.

Christmas Day and Pink Hoops headline festive schedule

One of the marquee sporting events on the Australian calendar returns to Sydney when the Kings host their annual Christmas Day clash at Qudos Bank Arena.

The Christmas Day fixture against the Hawks creates a strong experience for families and fans as basketball again takes centre stage on one of the biggest sporting days of the year.

The club’s popular Pink Hoops game will also return in the January school holidays to maximise atmosphere for one of the most important community events on the calendar.

Rivalries reignited

Kings fans will again be treated to multiple marquee rivalry clashes throughout NBL27, including highly anticipated matchups against the Illawarra Hawks and Adelaide 36ers.

The rivalry with the Hawks continues to build following both clubs’ strong recent form, while the home clash with Adelaide on Sunday, 11 October is expected to draw major attention as the decider rematch. 

DON’T MISS THESE MATCHUPS

🏆 Championship Banner Raising
Sunday September 20 | Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans
The Kings officially raise Banner #6 before launching their title defence campaign.

⚡ Ignite Cup School Holiday Clash
Wednesday September 30 | Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney Kings v Brisbane Bullets
A marquee school holiday fixture.

🎄 Christmas Day Basketball
Friday December 25 | Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks
One of the biggest sporting days on the Australian calendar returns to Sydney.

💖 Pink Hoops Double Header
A huge community event during school holidays with a double header match up featuring our Sydney Flames.

👑 Championship rematch 
Sunday October 11 | Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers
Big personalities, major storylines and blockbuster atmosphere guaranteed.