Written by Rhea Alison, Sports reporter, covering international sports since 2020
The Choice Hotels NBL partnership will continue through the NBL27 season after the National Basketball League confirmed a renewal of its agreement with Choice Hotels Asia-Pac on June 25, 2026. The extension ensures the hospitality company remains the league's Official Hotel Partner across Australia and New Zealand as the NBL prepares for another season of strong fan attendance and growing commercial momentum.
Choice Hotels Stays On As Official NBL Hotel Partner
The renewed agreement allows Choice Hotels to continue providing accommodation options for players, coaches, staff and travelling supporters throughout the NBL season. The partnership arrives after several successful years for the league, with sell-out crowds and increased interest in basketball across the region.
NBL Group chief partnerships officer Shenae Beus highlighted the value of the relationship.
“Whether it’s fans travelling to support their team, families heading away for junior tournaments, or members of the basketball community travelling for work and leisure, we know Choice Hotels provides a trusted and convenient accommodation option across both Australia and New Zealand.”
“The NBL is seeing more fans than ever before, and partnerships like this help enhance their experience while supporting the broader basketball ecosystem,” Beus said.
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac senior director of commercial and revenue management Kari Hunter added:
“The partnership integrates our two organisations, boosting visibility and bookings for our six hotel brands’ properties across Australia, New Zealand as well as providing real savings and ‘away game’ comfort for fans, players and coaching staff when they’re travelling.”
The NBL27 season is scheduled to begin on September 17.
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