Kings to battle European powerhouses in Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament

The National Basketball League (NBL) is proud to be hosting the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, featuring the Sydney Kings, which will take place outside of Europe for the first time.
  
Panathinaikos BC AKTOR and KK Partizan will travel to Australia in September for an experience basketball fans will never forget.

“This is an extraordinary moment for the NBL and basketball fans in Australia,” NBL director Nikola Milivojevic said. 

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“To have two of Europe’s biggest teams competing in a tournament of this calibre, along with two of the biggest clubs in Australian basketball, the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers, is not only a reflection of the NBL’s growing global reputation, but underlines the increasing level of passion and interest Australians have for the game.
 
“This once-in-a-lifetime event enhances the strong relationship the NBL has formed with the two EuroLeague clubs Panathinaikos and KK Partizan.

"To be hosting the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament is a huge honour, and we can’t wait for fans to experience it.”

The teams will first play each other on Thursday, September 18, at John Cain Arena, before competing in a four-team tournament with the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers on Sunday, September 21 and Monday, September 22, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney - acting as additional games to the Hoops Capital side's NBL26 schedule.

“We’re extremely excited to see the Kings and 36ers represent the NBL against two EuroLeague powerhouses,” NBL owner and executive director Larry Kestelman said.
 
“We’d like to sincerely thank Panathinaikos and KK Partizan for their friendship and support, and for trusting the NBL as partners for the seventh edition of their prestigious tournament.”
 
 
Pre-registration for tickets is now open, with those who sign up early given priority access on Monday, May 19.

General public tickets will go on sale on Thursday, May 22.