Written by Rhea Alison, Sports reporter, covering international sports since 2020
The National Basketball League has confirmed the full schedule for HoopsFest Perth 2027, with the basketball festival returning to Western Australia from January 13-17 at RAC Arena. The expanded five-day event will feature 10 matches across the NBL and WNBL, following strong crowd numbers in 2026 when more than 35,500 fans attended the tournament. The latest announcement also follows a new partnership between the NBL and Virgin Australia, which will present the event as part of a multi-year agreement.
HoopsFest Perth 2027 Set for Bigger Crowds
Basketball fans will once again see a packed week of action in Perth, with clubs from across Australia and New Zealand scheduled to compete during the festival. Organisers believe the extended format will help build on last season’s rise in attendance and bring more interstate visitors to Western Australia.
The atmosphere around HoopsFest has continued to grow since its launch, especially during prime-time Wildcats fixtures where RAC Arena regularly produced loud crowd reactions and finals-like energy. Fans also responded strongly to the mix of men’s and women’s games being staged across the same week.
Full HoopsFest Perth 2027 Schedule
- Wednesday, January 13
Perth Lynx vs Townsville Fire
Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans - Thursday, January 14
Sydney Flames vs Southside Melbourne Flyers
Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne Phoenix - Friday, January 15
Adelaide Lightning vs UC Capitals
Perth Wildcats vs New Zealand Breakers - Saturday, January 16
Tasmania Jewels vs Geelong Venom
Tasmania JackJumpers vs Adelaide 36ers - Sunday, January 17
Bendigo Spirit vs Perth Lynx
Brisbane Bullets vs Illawarra Hawks
Event Continues to Grow Beyond the Court
Alongside the games, HoopsFest Perth 2027 will include community clinics, open training sessions and the Bounce Nation Fan Zone. Organisers expect another strong turnout after last year’s increase in family attendance and junior participation activities.
The festival has also become a regular meeting point for NBA scouts and overseas recruiters searching for emerging basketball talent. Several young Australian players used the 2026 event to strengthen their profiles in front of international observers.
Fans can find ticket details through the official <a href="https://www.hoopsfest.com.au/" target="_blank">HoopsFest website</a>, with early prices beginning at $9 for juniors and $27 for adults.
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The latest HoopsFest announcement also strengthens Perth’s place on Australia’s sporting calendar, with the Western Australian Government committing to keep the event in the city for at least the next two years.