Overview

• The New Orleans Pelicans will play two preseason games in Melbourne, Australia, on October 3 and 5, 2025.
• These games will be the first time an NBA team has played in Australia, a long-anticipated milestone for the National Basketball League (NBL).
• The Pelicans will compete against Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix, with both games hosted at Melbourne Park.
• The event is part of the NBA's broader effort to expand its global reach, following recent games in Japan, the UAE, and France.
• The collaboration between the NBA and NBL includes community outreach and fan engagement initiatives to promote basketball in the Asia-Pacific region.