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How to watch the 2025 NBL1 National Finals
The Knox Raiders celebrate winning back-to-back titles at the 2024 NBL1 National Championships. They have withdrawn from the 2025 Finals. Photo: Taylor Earnshaw
How to watch the NBL1 Mitsubishi Motors National Finals from Friday, August 29 and August 31, 2025
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Defending NBL1 men's champions Knox Raiders have pulled out of the Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals because they couldn't field a team.
It's opened the door for NBL1 East Minor Premiers Illawarra as the host conference to fill their spot at Southern Cross Stadium, Tuggeranong, between August 29 and August 31, 2025.
"While it's unfortunate that our reigning champions are unable to field a team in this years NBL1 National Finals, we understand their situation," NBL1 general manager Dean Anglin said.
"We are excited that the Illawarra Hawks will be joining the list of teams competing in Canberra. The Hawks had a fantastic year, finishing as the minor premier of NBL1 East, and will be a great addition to what is already an impressive field of teams heading to Canberra."
It's unlikely NBL1 East MVP Todd Blanchfield will suit up given the Illawarra Hawks NBL squad plays the Adelaide 36ers on Wednesday, August 27 and Perth Wildcats on Friday, August 29, 2025.
The remaining two teams — NBL1 West Men's and Women's champions — will complete the bracket during this weekend's Grand Finals.
Cockburn Cougars complete the women's bracket after beating Warwick Senators 91-71 on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Perth.
Geraldton Buccaneers complete the men's bracket after beating Warwick Senators 81-78 on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Perth.
"The NBL1 National Finals are truly the pinnacle of semi-professional basketball in Australia, and we are incredibly excited to bring this event to Canberra for 2025," Anglin added.
"Seeing teams from across the country battling it out over three days for the title of NBL1 National Champion will be electric, and we can’t wait to see the passionate support from fans for their respective teams."
How To Watch
Fans can live stream the tournament via Kayo Sports Freebies.
NBL1 Men's Teams
North: South Districts Spartans
Played 14 | Won 8 | Lost 6 | Points For 1,333 | Points Against 1,332 | % 100.1 | Avg For 95.21 | Avg Points 95.14
East: Canberra Gunners
Played 20 | Won 15 | Lost 5 | Points For 1,823 | Points Against 1,570 | % 116.1 | Avg For 91.15 | Avg Against 78.50
South: Sandringham Sabres
Played 22 | Won 14 | Lost 8 | Points For 2,069 | Points Against 1,977 | % 104.7 | Avg For 94.05 | Avg Against 89.86
Central: West Adelaide Bearcats
Played 18 | Won 10 | Lost 8 | Points For 1,559 | PointsAgainst 1540 | % 101.2 | Avg For 86.61 | Avg Against 85.56
West: Geraldton Buccaneers
2024 Champion: Illawarra Hawks (replacing Knox Raiders)
Played 20 | Won 15 |Lost 5 | Points For 1,907 | Points Against 1749 | % 109.0 | Avg For 95.35 | Avg Against 87.45
NBL1 Women's Teams
North: Logan Thunder
Played 14 | Won 13 | Lost 1 | Points For 1258 | Points Against 1013 | Point % 124.20 | Avg For 89.86 | Avg Against 72.36
East: Manly Sea Eagles
Played 20 | Won 18 | Lost 2 | Points For 1667 | Points Against 1285 | Point % 129.70 | Avg For 83.35 | Avg Against 64.25
South: Knox Raiders
Played 22 | Won 17 | Lost 5 | Points For 2018 | Points Against 1856 | Point % 108.70 | Avg For 91.73 | Avg Against 84.36 |
Central: Woodville Warriors
Played 18 | Won 13 | Lost 5 | Points For 1473 | Points Against 1418 | Point % 103.90 | Avg For 81.83 | Avg Against 78.78
West: Cockburn Cougars
Played 20 | Won 20 | Lost 0 | Points For 1988 | Points Against 1,322 | Point % 150.40 | Avg For 99.40 | Avg Against 66.10
2024 Champion: Waverley Falcons
Played 22 | Won 9 | Lost 13 | Points For 2061 | Points Against 2124 | Point % 97.00 | Avg For 93.68 | Avg Against 96.55
NBL1 National Finals Schedule
Friday, August 29:
- Women: Logan Thunder v Waverley Falcons @ 11.30am AEST
- Women: Knox Raiders v Manly Sea Eagles @ 12pm AEST
- Women: Cockburn Cougars v Woodville Warriors @ 1.30pm AEST
- Men: Canberra v Sandringham @ 2pm AEST
- Men: Geraldton Buccaneers v West Adelaide Bearcats @ 3.30pm AEST
- Men: Illawarra v Southern Districts @4pm AEST
Saturday, August 30:
- TBC v TBC - 11.30am AEST
- TBC v TBC - 12pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 1.30pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 2pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 3.30pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 4pm AEST
Sunday, August 31:
- Women: Grand Final Women @ 11am AEST
- Men: Grand Final Men @ 1.30pm AEST
