'); }); AU / NZ America Europe/UK Membership Login News Events Women in Sport Summit 2026 Women in Sport Performance Form 2026 Playa Power Program Women in Sport Futures Day 2026 Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership News Australia / New Zealand Events Conferences Awards Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership Topics Brands Media & Broadcast Olympic Sponsorship Sports Tech Women’s Sport Show More Topics >> Sports Australian Rules Basketball Cricket Netball Rugby League Soccer (Football) Show More Sports >> Login Membership Home > Media & Broadcast > NBL and Nine Network Strike Transformative Two-Year Free-to-Air Deal Media & Broadcast 2 min read NBL and Nine Network Strike Transformative Two-Year Free-to-Air Deal Written by MOS Editorial Team Published on 22 April 2026 The Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League (NBL) and Nine have today announced a two-year broadcast agreement that establishes the 9Network as the free-to-air home of Australian basketball. The partnership, which officially commences for the 2026-27 (NBL27) season, places the league on Australia’s currently top-ranked network as it enters a critical growth phase leading into the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Under the new arrangement, two marquee NBL games will be broadcast live every week across the 9Network and 9Now. This includes dedicated Saturday night fixtures and comprehensive coverage of the NBL Finals Series. Describing the partnership as a pivotal moment for the sport’s visibility, NBL Group CEO, David Stevenson, said: “This partnership with Nine is about building on that momentum and making our game more accessible than ever before.” “Having two games broadcasted live every week is a major win for fans and a powerful platform to continue growing the game,” Stevenson said. Stevenson also extended gratitude to Network 10 for their role in driving the league’s recent record-breaking attendance and digital engagement. Noting that the NBL’s high-energy broadcast style fits perfectly with the network’s sports portfolio, Nine’s director of sport, Brent Williams, noted: “The standard of the game has never been higher, passion from the fans has never been stronger… this is a perfect addition to Nine’s suite of sport assets.” Don’t miss out on the latest in sports business – Subscribe today to the free Ministry of Sport newsletter and stay ahead of the game. For even more exclusive insights, event tickets, professional development and networking events, become a MoS Member today! . The landscape of international sports broadcasting has experienced a corporate overhaul following... The Nine Network has reinforced its dominant position in Australian sports broadcasting, securing... Australian Athletics has announced a seven-year broadcast partnership with the 9Network, establishing free-to-air... Join the most engaged community in the Sports Business World. Get all the latest news, insights, data, education and event updates. Your MVP in the Business of Sport. We play the game to add value to the Sports Business industry by delivering News, Insights, Education and Events. Join the most engaged community in the sports business world. Want to be part of the team? Subscribe for free to join today! Copyright © 2026 | Ministry of Sport | All Rights Reserved.
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