Nine and the National Basketball League (NBL) will join forces to become the home of free hoops from 2026. The two-year agreement will see two free-to-air NBL games available every week across the 9Network in a win for Aussie basketball fans.

A selection of marquee games will be broadcast on Channel 9, delivering premium live basketball to the widest possible audience.

The partnership builds on the NBL’s record-breaking growth across attendance, digital engagement and free-to-air audiences, further strengthening its position as Australia’s fastest growing sporting league.

Nine’s NBL coverage will sit alongside the WNBL, where top level Australian basketball joins the 9Network’s runway to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where the Boomers and Opals will take on the world once again.

Broadcast Highlights for 2026/27 Season:
Two Marquee Games per week: Saturday evening, Live and Free on the 9Network and 9Now.
NBL Finals Series: See games live and free.
NBL Overtime: Weekly NBL show delivering analysis, highlights and exclusive access.
9Now Integration: A dedicated NBL hub featuring highlights, classic games, and catch-up content.
Wide World of Sports Coverage: Comprehensive news and editorial support across Nine’s digital and sports broadcast platforms.