HoopsFest Perth Confirmed for Extended 2027 Showcase

The National Basketball League (NBL) has officially unveiled the schedule for the 2027 HoopsFest Perth, presented by Virgin Australia.

Following the announcement of a landmark three-year partnership with the airline, the festival is set to return to Western Australia for a five-day extravaganza at the RAC Arena from 13-17 January 2027.

The 2027 event marks the third year of the festival, which has become a significant fixture on the Australian sporting calendar. The showcase will feature 10 high-stakes fixtures, continuing the momentum from the previous year, which saw record attendance of over 35,500 fans—a 25 per cent year-on-year increase.

Expanded Five-Day Schedule

The festival will feature an intense block of competition involving teams from both the NBL and WNBL:

• Wednesday, 13 January: Perth Lynx vs. Townsville Fire (4:00pm); Melbourne United vs. Cairns Taipans (6:30pm).
• Thursday, 14 January: Sydney Flames vs. Southside Melbourne Flyers (4:00pm); Sydney Kings vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix (6:30pm).
• Friday, 15 January: Adelaide Lightning vs. UC Capitals (4:00pm); Perth Wildcats vs. New Zealand Breakers (6:30pm).
• Saturday, 16 January: Tasmania Jewels vs. Geelong Venom (4:00pm); Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Adelaide 36ers (6:30pm).
• Sunday, 17 January: Bendigo Spirit vs. Perth Lynx (11:30am); Brisbane Bullets vs. Illawarra Hawks (2:00pm).

Beyond the fixtures, the event will once again host community clinics, open training sessions, and the free Bounce Nation Fan Zone. Early-bird tickets are currently available via HoopsFest.com.au, with pricing starting at $9 for juniors and $27 for adults.

Strategic Growth and International Visibility

HoopsFest remains a key component of the Western Australian Government’s major events strategy, with a commitment to keep the festival in Perth for at least the next two seasons.

The event has also solidified its reputation as a scouting hub, drawing consistent attention from NBA personnel and international scouts tracking the next generation of global basketball talent.

The festival’s commercial appeal has been bolstered by the new airline partnership, which supports travel logistics for teams and fans.

Virgin Australia, now the Official Airline Partner of both the NBL and WNBL, serves as the Presenting Partner for the festival, aiming to further integrate the event into the broader tourism and sports landscape of Western Australia.

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