$10 tickets for fans as NBL Cup tips off tomorrow

The NBL have today announced that the inaugural NBL Cup will tip-off in Melbourne tomorrow, February 20, with all general admission tickets for the event to be priced at just $10 each as a thank you to the people of Victoria.

The Hungry Jack's NBL have confirmed the three week basketball extravaganza will proceed as planned with a blockbuster doubleheader of Cairns Taipans v Illawarra followed by Melbourne United v Perth Wildcats to open the NBL Cup at John Cain Arena.

The NBL Cup will feature all nine teams in 18 doubleheaders at John Cain Arena and the State Basketball Centre with fans able to enjoy two games of world class basketball on the one ticket for just $10.

Total prizemoney of $300,000 will be up for grabs and all games will count towards the inaugural NBL Cup as well as the 2020-21 Hungry Jack’s NBL season.

NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman said: “We have decided to make this special $10 ticket offer for all 18 doubleheaders as a thank you to the people of Victoria.

“It’s been a challenging past 12 months for everyone and we want all sports fans, particularly those who’ve not attended an NBL game before, to come and enjoy world class basketball and entertainment. Hopefully we can help continue Victoria's recovery over the next few weeks.

“The NBL Cup is a truly unique event that will showcase one of the world’s best basketball leagues and provide great live entertainment between the end of the Australian Open and start of the AFL season.

“Most importantly, it will provide fantastic value for families who can watch two games featuring the biggest stars of the league for just $10 a ticket.”

Existing general admission ticket holders will be contacted by Ticketek and will receive additional tickets to the value of the difference between the initial purchase price and the new price of $10 for use on other NBL Cup games. For example, if they purchased a seat at $40 they will receive three additional tickets to their initially purchased seat. 

Tickets for the NBL Cup can be purchased at nblcup.com.au and $10 tickets will be available from 12pm today.