Get ready for a classic Trans-Tasman Throwdown when Australia and New Zealand clash on court in three basketball internationals live and free on the 9Network or to stream on 9Now from May 7 to 11.

The Aussie Boomers, Seven Consulting Opals, New Zealand’s Tall Blacks and 2Degrees Tall Ferns will clash in back-to-back fixtures across a three game series played in Adelaide (May 7), Sunshine Coast (May 9) and Hamilton (May 11).

On top of a guaranteed re-ignition of a historic rivalry, intensity will be heightened as Australia and New Zealand prepare for the FIBA Asia Cup tournaments later this year. 

Nine Wide World of Sports Head of Partnerships and Strategy, Simon Fordham, said: “The Boomers and Opals always provide box office viewing for Aussie sports fans and the Trans-Tasman Throwdown series against New Zealand should be no different. 

“As the home of the Olympics all the way through to Brisbane 2032 we’re proud to further showcase the Boomers and Opals when the best basketballers from Australia and New Zealand are live and free for all to see here on the 9Network.”

Matt Scriven, Chief Executive Officer – Basketball Australia, said: “The Trans-Tasman rivalry series is back and were excited to have every game live and free on the 9Network for fans in Australia. The level of interest for basketball is at an all-time and there’s massive support for our national teams. We appreciate this partnership with Nine, which will see the Boomers and Opals broadcasted across the country in May.

All nine games of the Trans-Tasman Throwdown will be available live and free on 9Go! or to stream anywhere, anytime for free on 9Now. In commentary for Nine’s Wide World of Sports is Olympics basketball commentator Brenton Speed.

Full schedule and broadcast guide below: 

Friday, 4 April, 2025