NBL Pre-Season Blitz Returns to the Gold Coast

The NBL has announced its pre-season tournament will return to the Gold Coast in September, following the success of last season’s Blitz.

Fans from all 10 teams will get their first look at the revamped rosters, while coaches and players will fine-tune their game plans for the campaign. 

The basketball world came to the Gold Coast last year with more than 40 NBA scouts from 27 teams getting their first glimpse at the four NBL Next Stars selected in last week’s draft. 

The Gold Coast will again host the interest of the international basketball industry, as the Blitz remains a crucial scouting trip to assess the new crop of NBL teams and Next Stars talent.

“We look forward to welcoming the exciting and competitive NBL Blitz back to the Gold Coast,” Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said.

“After last year’s hugely successful event, it will be even bigger and better in 2024.”

The Blitz will run from 7-14 September, with games being played in both the Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium and Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre. 

Fans can pre-register their interest now to receive early access to tickets on Monday, July 22, and secure the best seats to watch their favourite teams and players. Click here to pre-register.

The remainder of tickets will be available to the general public via Ticketek from Wednesday, July 24, with prices starting from $10 for children.

NBL COO Vince Crivelli added how significant the event is on the global basketball calendar. 

“It can’t be underestimated how important the Blitz is for the global basketball market particularly the NBA teams in their planning and preparation for the 2025 draft cycle,” Crivelli said.

“The Next Stars program is as strong as ever, and the Blitz gives NBA teams a chance to assess the incredible talent in the program.”

For Brisbane fans, it’s a great opportunity to see their team in action, prior to the Bullets first home game on 5 October at Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

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