New Orleans Pelicans to Play NBA’s First Games in Australia

The Pelicans will face two NBL teams in preseason matchups this October at Melbourne Park, marking a historic milestone for basketball in Australia.

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.