The very best female basketball players are heading to south Auckland this August and September for the 2021 Sal’s NBL season with all 33 games to be played at Pulman Arena.
The five-week season will feature six teams – reigning champions Harbour Breeze, Auckland Dream, Waikato Wizards, Capital Swish, Canterbury Wildcats and Otago Gold Rush.
Proudly supported by Auckland Unlimited and presented by SkyCity, the season will also include a high-level of integration with the local south Auckland community, schools and in particular, junior girls playing basketball.
“Last year’s shortened 18in18 season in south Auckland was a great success, so we are all very excited that we will again be performing in such a strong basketball region in front of some extremely passionate fans,” said League General Manager, Justin Nelson.
“Along with our key commercial partners, the support by Auckland Unlimited has again provided an opportunity for our elite athletes to play on the big stage at Pulman Arena.
“I know they are very excited about returning to an extended season, and to once again be a part of the local south Auckland community.”
Auckland Unlimited Head of Major and Business Events Richard Clarke says: “The event is a great opportunity to engage with the local community, schools and over the course of the five-week tournament will encourage people to visit the region,” says Clarke.
“This is a fantastic sporting event building upon the popularity and growth of women’s basketball in this country and will help inspire the next generation of basketball stars. Fans will be able to watch some dynamic basketball in a great venue, while giving a boost to the local economy.”
The League will again be partnered by Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza, Auckland Unlimited, SkyCity, Sky Sport, Basketball New Zealand, R-Line and Molten.
The season tips-off on Thursday August 12 with games being played every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Across the 19 nights of competition, 14 will feature double-headers.
Tickets each night will be available at the door with affordable pricing certain to attract lots of fans. Ticket prices will be – Adults $7.50 | students and juniors $2.50 | children 10yrs and under FREE.
Sal’s NBL 2021 Season - Women
WEEK 1
Thursday August 12
7pm: Dream vs Wizards
Friday August 13
6pm: Gold Rush vs Swish
8pm: Breeze vs Wildcats
Saturday August 14
6pm: Wizards vs Gold Rush
8pm: Breeze vs Dream
Sunday August 15
6pm: Wizards vs Swish
8pm: Dream vs Wildcats
WEEK 2
Thursday August 19
6pm: Breeze vs Gold Rush
8pm: Swish vs Wildcats
Friday August 20
6pm: Wizards vs Breeze
8pm: Dream vs Swish
Saturday August 21
6pm: Wildcats vs Wizards
8pm: Dream vs Gold Rush
Sunday August 22
6pm: Swish vs Breeze
8pm: Gold Rush vs Wildcats
WEEK 3
Thursday August 26
7pm: Wizards vs Dream
Friday August 27
6pm: Swish vs Gold Rush
8pm: Wildcats vs Breeze
Saturday August 28
6pm: Swish vs Wizards
8pm: Wildcats vs Dream
Sunday August 29
6pm: Gold Rush vs Wizards
8pm: Dream vs Breeze
WEEK 4
Thursday September 2
6pm: Wildcats vs Swish
8pm: Gold Rush vs Breeze
Friday September 3
6pm: Swish vs Dream
8pm: Breeze vs Wizards
Saturday September 4
6pm: Gold Rush vs Dream
8pm: Wizards vs Wildcats
Sunday September 5
6pm: Breeze vs Swish
8pm: Wildcats vs Gold Rush
WEEK 5
Thursday September 9
7pm: Semi-Final 1 (1st vs 4th)
Friday September 10
7pm: Semi-Final 2 (2nd vs 3rd)
Saturday September 11
7pm: Grand Final (SF1 winner vs SF2 winner)
