1 August
Kym Cheeseman
Melbourne, Victoria - Basketball fans across Victoria are gearing up for the biggest couple of months on the calendar as many of Basketball Victoria’s (BV) leagues and competitions head into finals mode - with awards nights and Grand Final glory up for grabs across Big V, NBL1 South, VJBL, 3x3 and school programs.
Greg Jeffers, Basketball Victoria, General Manager Leagues and Competitions can’t wait for the next couple of months, “Our team have worked in recent years to have our leagues align, to allow participants, their families and the tens of thousands of basketball supporters the opportunity to enjoy every moment throughout the biggest time of the year! We've often experienced in the past, Grand Final clashes with an Awards Night of a different league, or school championships clashing with another league or event. The drive for our team has been to allow people to experience all the best moments that basketball has to offer across August and September. We know this is something our community has been wanting for a long time, and I'd like to thank our staff for achieving it. There is still more to be done, and we will work with associations to help achieve those outcomes. With big stadiums allowing for large crowds at junior and senior games alike and free live streaming of most events for those supporters who can't attend, Basketball Victoria is excited for the next couple of months!”
Big V Basketball: August Packed with Action
A finals frenzy kicks off in style with Youth League Grand Finals across all seven divisions scheduled for 9 - 10 August, hosted at various associations.
The momentum continues with Division 1 and 2 Grand Finals set for 23 - 24 August, again spread across multiple venues, before the spotlight shifts to the elite Big V Championship Grand Finals on Saturday 30 August at the State Basketball Centre.
Celebrations wrap up with the Big V Awards Night on Saturday 6 September at The Timber Yard, honouring standout players, coaches and performances from the 2025 season.
NBL1 South: Big Performances, Bigger Crowds
The semi-professional circuit reaches its final games with the NBL1 South Grand Finals taking place Saturday 16 August at the State Basketball Centre, following the league’s Awards Night on Friday 15 August at The Timber Yard. From there, the best from across the country converge at the NBL1 Nationals, hosted at Canberra’s Southern Cross Stadium from 29 – 31 August, showcasing the top teams from each conference.
VJBL Finals Series: Young Talent on Display
Junior basketball takes centre stage beginning with the Regional Development League Grand Finals on Friday 8 August, with multiple associations hosting.
The VJBL schedule continues with the Under 20s VJL Grand Finals on Sunday 24 August at the State Basketball Centre, while the Under 12 - 18s VJL Grand Finals take place on Friday 12 September across the state.
VC competition peaks with the Under 18s Grand Finals on Saturday 13 September at the State Basketball Centre, followed by a massive night of VC Championship and VC Reserve Grand Finals for Under 12 – 18s on Friday 19 September.
3x3: Fast-Paced Finals to Close Out the Year
The exciting 3x3 format will see the 3XTour Finals Day hosted on Sunday 31 August, with the 3XCup State Championships slated for Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September. Venues for these showdowns will be confirmed soon.
School Basketball: Champions Cup Elite 8 and Finals
Schools will go head-to-head in the Champions Cup Elite 8 series, beginning with U15s on Tuesday 2 September, followed by U17s on Wednesday 3 September, and U20s on Thursday 4 September, all held at the State Basketball Centre.
The elite school pathway culminates in the Champions Cup Grand Final Day on Sunday 21 September at Nunawading Basketball Stadium.
With finals tipping off across every level of the sport, Victoria’s basketball community is set for a blockbuster in the next few months. Whether you're on the court, in the crowd, or cheering from home - get ready for finals fever!
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