List of National Basketball League (Australia) venues
The following list includes all current and former arenas used by current and defunct teams playing in the National Basketball League (NBL) during the 2016–17 NBL season. The Melbourne United have two venues and the New Zealand Breakers use two home venues. Other information included in this list are arena locations, seating capacities, years opened and in use.
The Allphones Arena, home to the Sydney Kings, has the highest capacity of any current NBL arena at 18,200. The Perth Arena was opened in 2012, it is also the NBL's newest venue. The Titanium Security Arena, home court of the Adelaide 36ers and North Shore Events Centre, home court of the New Zealand Breakers, is the oldest venue in use having been built in 1992.
Current arenas
| Image | Arena | Location | Team(s) | Capacity | Opened | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | Brisbane, Queensland | Brisbane Bullets | 4,500 | 1995 | ||
| Cairns Convention Centre | Cairns, Queensland | Cairns Taipans | 5,300 | 1997 | ||
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Hisense Arena | Melbourne, Victoria | Melbourne United | 10,500 | 2000 | |
| North Shore Events Centre | Auckland, New Zealand | New Zealand Breakers | 4,400 | 1992 | [1] | |
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Perth Arena | Perth, Western Australia | Perth Wildcats | 14,846 | 2012 | |
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Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney Kings | 18,200 | 1999 | |
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State Netball and Hockey Centre | Melbourne, Victoria | Melbourne United | 3,500 | 2001 | |
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Titanium Security Arena | Adelaide, South Australia | Adelaide 36ers | 8,000 | 1992 | [2] |
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Vector Arena | Auckland, New Zealand | New Zealand Breakers | 9,300 | 2007 | |
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WIN Entertainment Centre | Wollongong, New South Wales | Illawarra Hawks | 6,000 | 1998 | [3] |
Former arenas
| Team(s) | Arena | Years Used | Capacity | Opened | Closed | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | Apollo Stadium | 1982-1991 | 3,000 | 1969 | 1997 | Richmond, South Australia |
| Brisbane Bullets | Auchenflower Stadium | 1979-1983 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sleeman Sports Centre | 1984-1986 | 2,700 | 1982 | present | Chandler, Queensland | |
| Brisbane Entertainment Centre | 1986-1997 | 13,500 | 1986 | present | Boondall, Queensland | |
| Illawarra Hawks | Illawarra Basketball Stadium | 1979-1997 | 2,000 | unknown | present | Illawarra, New South Wales |
| Melbourne United | Albert Park Basketball Stadium | 1984-1987 | 2,000 | 1958 | 1997 | Albert Park, Victoria |
| The Glass House | 1988-1991 | 7,200 | 1956 | present | Olympic Park, Victoria | |
| Melbourne Park | 1992-2000 | 14,820 | 1988 | present | Melbourne Park, Victoria | |
| Margaret Court Arena | 2014-2015 | 7,500 | 1988 | present | Melbourne Park, Victoria | |
| New Zealand Breakers | Trusts Stadium | 2004-2006 | 4,901 | 2004 | present | Henderson, New Zealand |
| Perth Wildcats | Perry Lakes Indoor Stadium | 1982-1986 | 2,500 | unknown | 2012 | Floreat, Western Australia |
| Challenge Stadium | 1987-1990, 2002-2012 | 4,500 | 1986 | present | Mount Claremont, Western Australia | |
| Perth Entertainment Centre | 1990-2002 | 8,200 | 1974 | 2002 | Perth, Western Australia | |
| Burswood Dome (1 game) | 2004 | 8,500 | 1987 | 2013 | Burswood, Western Australia | |
| Sydney Kings | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | 1988-1989, 2012, 2016 | 5,006 | 1984 | present | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sydney Entertainment Centre | 1990-1999, 2000-2015 | 10,517 | 1983 | 2015 | Sydney, New South Wales |
Defunct teams
| Team | Arena | Years Used | Capacity | Opened | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Cannons (1979–2003) |
Canberra Showgrounds | 1979-1980 | Unknown | Unknown | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| AIS Arena | 1981-2003 | 5,200 | 1981 | ||
| Devonport Warriors (1984–1985) |
Devonport Stadium | 1983-1984 | Unknown | Unknown | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Eastside Melbourne Spectres Nunawading Spectres (1979–1991) |
Burwood Stadium | 1979-1991 | 2,000 | Unknown | Nunawading, Victoria |
| Forestville Eagles (1981) |
Apollo Stadium | 1981 | 3,000 | 1969 | Forestville, South Australia |
| Frankston Bears (1983-1984) |
Frankston Stadium | 1983-1984 | Unknown | Unknown | Frankston, Victoria |
| Geelong Supercats Geelong Cats (1982-1996) |
Geelong Arena | 1982-1996 | 2,000 | Unknown | Geelong, Victoria |
| Glenelg Tigers (1979) |
Apollo Stadium | 1979 | 3,000 | 1969 | Glenelg, South Australia |
| Gold Coast Rollers Gold Coast Cougars (1990-1996) |
Carrara Indoor Stadium | 1990-1996 | 2,992 | Unknown | Gold Coast, Queensland |
| Gold Coast Blaze (2007-2012) |
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre | 2007-2012 | 5,269 | 2004 | Gold Coast, Queensland |
| Hobart Devils Hobart Tassie Devils (1983-1996) |
Kingborough Sports Centre | 1983-1989 | 1,800 | 1979 | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Derwent Entertainment Centre | 1989-1996 | 5,400 | 1989 | ||
| Hunter Pirates (2003-2006) |
Newcastle Entertainment Centre | 2003-2006 | 4,658 | 1992 | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Launceston Casino City (1980-1982) |
Dowling Street Stadium | 1980-1982 | 1,500 | Unknown | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Newcastle Falcons (1979-1999) |
Newcastle Sports Entertainment Centre | 1979-1991 | 2,000 | 1969 | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Newcastle Entertainment Centre | 1992-1999 | 4,658 | 1992 | ||
| North Melbourne Giants Coburg Giants (1980-1998) |
Ken Watson Stadium | 1980-1983 | Unknown | Unknown | North Melbourne, Victoria |
| The Glass House | 1984-1998 | 7,200 | 1956 | ||
| Singapore Slingers (2006-2008) |
Singapore Indoor Stadium | 2006-2008 | 12,000 | 1989 | Singapore |
| South Dragons (2006-2009) |
Hisense Arena | 2006-2009 | 10,500 | 2000 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| South East Melbourne Magic (1991-1998) |
Melbourne Park | 1991-1998 | 14,820 | 1988 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Southern Melbourne Saints St. Kilda Saints Westside Melbourne Saints (1979-1991) |
Albert Park Basketball Stadium | 1979-1983 | 2,000 | Unknown | Melbourne, Victoria |
| The Glass House | 1984-1991 | 7,200 | 1956 | ||
| Sydney Spirit West Sydney Razorbacks (1998-2009) |
State Sports Centre | 1998-2009 | 5,006 | 1984 | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sydney Supersonics City of Sydney Astronauts (1979-1987) |
Alexandria Stadium | 1979-1985 | Unknown | Unknown | Sydney, New South Wales |
| State Sports Centre | 1986-1987 | 5,006 | 1984 | ||
| Townsville Crocodiles Townsville Suns (1993–1998) |
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre | 1993-2014, 2015-2016 | 5,257 | 1993 | Townsville, Queensland |
| Townsville RSL Stadium | 2014-2015 | 2,500 | 2011 | ||
| Victoria Giants Victoria Titans (1998-2004) |
Vodafone Arena | 1998-2002 | 10,500 | 2000 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre | 2003-2004 | 1,800 | 1997 | ||
| West Adelaide Bearcats (1979-1984) |
Apollo Stadium | 1979-1984 | 3,000 | 1969 | Adelaide, South Australia |
| West Sydney Westars Bankstown Bruins (1979–1987) |
Bankstown Basketball Stadium | 1979-1985 | 2,500 | Unknown | Sydney, New South Wales |
| State Sports Centre | 1986-1987 | 5,006 | 1984 | ||
| West Torrens Eagles (1980) |
Apollo Stadium | 1980 | 3,000 | 1969 | South Australia |
See also
- List of A-League stadiums
- List of Australian Football League grounds
- List of Australian cricket grounds
- List of ice rinks in Australia
- List of indoor arenas in Australia
- List of National Rugby League stadiums
- List of Australian rugby league stadiums
- List of Australian rugby union stadiums
- List of soccer stadiums in Australia
- List of Oceanian stadiums by capacity
References
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