The following list includes all current and former arenas used by current and defunct teams playing in the National Basketball League (NBL) during the 2024–25 NBL season. The New Zealand Breakers, South East Melbourne Phoenix and Tasmania JackJumpers all use multiple home venues. Other information included in this list are arena locations, seating capacities, years opened and in use.
The Qudos Bank Arena, home to the Sydney Kings and the largest indoor arena in Australia, has the highest capacity of any current NBL arena at 18,200. Opening in 2019, Nissan Arena, home to the Brisbane Bullets is the newest venue in use. The oldest venue in use is the Silverdome, having opened in 1984.
Two of the venues used in the NBL, RAC Arena and John Cain Arena, the main home venue for the two Melbourne teams, are both retractable roof venues.
Capacities listed are the venue capacity for NBL games and not the overall venue capacity.
| Image | Arena | Location | Team(s) | Capacity | Opened | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Adelaide, South Australia | Adelaide 36ers | 10,000 | 1991 | [1] |
| Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, Queensland | Brisbane Bullets | 10,500 | 1986 | ||
| | Cairns Convention Centre | Cairns, Queensland | Cairns Taipans | 5,300 | 1996 | [2] |
| | John Cain Arena | Melbourne, Victoria | Melbourne United | 10,300 | 2000 | [3] |
| South East Melbourne Phoenix | ||||||
| | MyState Bank Arena | Hobart, Tasmania | Tasmania JackJumpers | 4,340 | 1989 | [4] |
| | Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney Kings | 18,200 | 1999 | [5] |
| | RAC Arena | Perth, Western Australia | Perth Wildcats | 14,846 | 2012 | [6] |
| | Spark Arena | Auckland, New Zealand | New Zealand Breakers | 9,740 | 2007 | [7] |
| | WIN Entertainment Centre | Wollongong, New South Wales | Illawarra Hawks | 6,000 | 1998 | [8] |
| Image | Arena | Location | Team(s) | Capacity | Opened | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | State Basketball Centre | Wantirna South, Victoria | South East Melbourne Phoenix | 3,200 | 2011 | [9] |
| | Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium | Traralgon, Victoria | South East Melbourne Phoenix | 3,000 | 2020 | [10] |
| | Nissan Arena | Brisbane, Queensland | Brisbane Bullets | 5,000 | 2019 | [11] |
| | Silverdome | Launceston, Tasmania | Tasmania JackJumpers | 4,000 | 1984 | [12] |
| Arena | Team | Location | Capacity | Opening | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Arena | TBD | Gold Coast, Queensland | 10,000 | 2020s | |
| Brisbane Indoor Sports Centre | Brisbane Bullets | Brisbane, Queensland | 12,000 | 2030s |
| Team(s) | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Closed | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | Apollo Stadium | 1982–1991 | 3,000 | 1969 | 1997 | Richmond, South Australia |
| Titanium Security Arena | 1992-2019 | 8000 | 1992 | present | Findon, South Australia | |
| Brisbane Bullets | Auchenflower Stadium | 1979–1983 | 2,000 | 1973 | present | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | 1998–2008, 2016–2019 | 4,000 | 1995 | present | Brisbane, Queensland | |
| Sleeman Sports Centre | 1984–1986 | 2,700 | 1982 | present | Chandler, Queensland | |
| Cairns Taipans | Cairns Pop-Up Arena | 2020–2021 | 2,000 | 2020 | 2021 | Cairns, Queensland |
| Illawarra Hawks | Beaton Park Stadium | 1979–1997 | 2,000 | 1965 | present | Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Melbourne United | Albert Park Basketball Stadium | 1984–1987 | 2,000 | 1958 | 1997 | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Bendigo Stadium | 2021 | 4,000 | 1976 | present | Bendigo, Victoria | |
| The Glass House | 1988–1991 | 7,200 | 1956 | present | Olympic Park, Victoria | |
| National Tennis Centre at Flinders Park | 1992–2000 | 14,820 | 1988 | present | Melbourne Park, Victoria | |
| Margaret Court Arena | 2015–2016 | 7,500 | 1988 | present | Melbourne Park, Victoria | |
| State Netball and Hockey Centre | 2002–2017 | 3,500 | 2001 | present | Melbourne, Victoria | |
| New Zealand Breakers | Eventfinda Stadium | 2003–2019 | 4,400 | 1991 | present | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Silverdome | 2021 | 4,000 | 1984 | present | Launceston, Tasmania | |
| The Trusts Arena | 2004–2006 | 4,901 | 2004 | present | Henderson, New Zealand | |
| Perth Wildcats | Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium | 1982–1986 | 1,500 | 1962 | 2010 | Floreat, Western Australia |
| Challenge Stadium | 1987–1990, 2002–2012 | 4,500 | 1986 | present | Mount Claremont, Western Australia | |
| Perth Entertainment Centre | 1990–2002 | 8,200 | 1974 | 2002 | Perth | |
| Burswood Dome | 2004 | 8,500 | 1987 | 2013 | Burswood, Western Australia | |
| Sydney Kings | State Sports Centre | 1988–1989, 2012, 2016 | 5,006 | 1984 | present | Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales |
| Sydney Entertainment Centre | 1990–1999, 2000–2015 | 10,517 | 1983 | 2015 | Haymarket, New South Wales |
| Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Cannons (1979–2003) | Canberra Showgrounds | 1979–1980 | Unknown | Unknown | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| AIS Arena | 1981–2003 | 5,200 | 1981 | ||
| Devonport Warriors (1984–1985) | Devonport Stadium | 1983–1984 | Unknown | Unknown | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Eastside Melbourne Spectres Nunawading Spectres (1979–1991) | Burwood Stadium | 1979–1991 | 2,000 | Unknown | Nunawading, Victoria |
| Forestville Eagles (1981) | Apollo Stadium | 1981 | 3,000 | 1969 | Richmond, South Australia |
| Frankston Bears (1983–1984) | Frankston Stadium | 1983–1984 | Unknown | Unknown | Frankston, Victoria |
| Geelong Supercats Geelong Cats (1982–1996) | Corio Leisure Centre | 1982–1985 | Unknown | 1976 | Geelong, Victoria |
| Geelong Arena | 1986–1996 | 2,000 | Unknown | ||
| Glenelg Tigers (1979) | Apollo Stadium | 1979 | 3,000 | 1969 | Richmond, South Australia |
| Gold Coast Rollers Gold Coast Cougars (1990–1996) | Carrara Indoor Stadium | 1990–1996 | 2,992 | Unknown | Carrara, Queensland |
| Gold Coast Blaze (2007–2012) | Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre | 2007–2012 | 5,269 | 2004 | Broadbeach, Queensland |
| Hobart Devils Hobart Tassie Devils (1983–1996) | Kingborough Sports Centre | 1983–1989 | 1,800 | 1979 | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Derwent Entertainment Centre | 1989–1996 | 5,400 | 1989 | ||
| Hunter Pirates (2003–2006) | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | 2003–2006 | 4,658 | 1992 | Broadmeadow, New South Wales |
| Launceston Casino City (1980–1982) | Dowling Street Stadium | 1980–1982 | 1,500 | Unknown | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Newcastle Falcons (1979–1999) | Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium | 1979–1991 | 2,200 | 1969 | Broadmeadow, New South Wales |
| Newcastle Entertainment Centre | 1992–1999 | 4,658 | 1992 | ||
| North Melbourne Giants Coburg Giants (1980–1998) | Ken Watson Stadium | 1980–1983 | Unknown | Unknown | North Melbourne, Victoria |
| The Glass House | 1984–1998 | 7,200 | 1956 | ||
| Singapore Slingers (2006–2008) | Singapore Indoor Stadium | 2006–2008 | 12,000 | 1989 | Singapore |
| South Dragons (2006–2009) | Hisense Arena | 2006–2009 | 10,500 | 2000 | Melbourne Park, Victoria |
| South East Melbourne Magic (1991–1998) | National Tennis Centre | 1991–1998 | 14,820 | 1988 | Melbourne Park, Victoria |
| Southern Melbourne Saints St. Kilda Saints Westside Melbourne Saints (1979–1991) | Albert Park Basketball Stadium | 1979–1983 | 2,000 | Unknown | Albert Park, Victoria |
| The Glass House | 1984–1991 | 7,200 | 1956 | ||
| Sydney Spirit West Sydney Razorbacks (1998–2009) | State Sports Centre | 1998–2009 | 5,006 | 1984 | Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales |
| Sydney Supersonics City of Sydney Astronauts (1979–1987) | Alexandria Stadium | 1979–1985 | Unknown | Unknown | Sydney, New South Wales |
| State Sports Centre | 1986–1987 | 5,006 | 1984 | ||
| Townsville Crocodiles Townsville Suns (1993–1998) | Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre | 1993–2014, 2015–2016 | 5,257 | 1993 | Townsville, Queensland |
| Townsville RSL Stadium | 2014–2015 | 2,500 | 2011 | ||
| Victoria Giants Victoria Titans (1998–2004) | National Tennis Centre | 1998–2000 | 14,820 | 2000 | Melbourne Park, Victoria |
| Vodafone Arena | 2000–2002 | 10,500 | 2000 | ||
| Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre | 2003–2004 | 1,800 | 1997 | ||
| West Adelaide Bearcats (1979–1984) | Apollo Stadium | 1979–1984 | 3,000 | 1969 | Richmond, South Australia |
| West Sydney Westars Bankstown Bruins (1979–1987) | Bankstown Basketball Stadium | 1979–1985 | 2,500 | Unknown | Sydney, New South Wales |
| State Sports Centre | 1986–1987 | 5,006 | 1984 | ||
| West Torrens Eagles (1980) | Apollo Stadium | 1980 | 3,000 | 1969 | Richmond, South Australia |
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