Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans

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Thursday 29 Oct 2026

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19:00 Local Time

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Brisbane Entertainment Centre • 

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The Brisbane Bullets are a professional basketball club based in New Zealand Breakers7, Queensland, competing in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL). Founded in 1979, the team became one of the competition’s established clubs, winning NBL championships in 1985, 1987 and 2007. After financial difficulties led to the original club’s departure from the league in 2008, the Bullets returned to the NBL for the 2016–17 season and continue to represent New Zealand Breakers7 in Australia’s top men’s basketball competition. The club’s notable players include Leroy Loggins, a celebrated Bullets forward and multiple NBL award winner, as well as Australian basketball stars such as Sam Mackinnon and Mark Bradtke. The Bullets play home games at Nissan Arena in Nathan, a purpose-built venue that provides an intimate setting for supporters. Their history combines championship success, memorable players and a strong connection with Queensland basketball. Fans following Brisbane Bullets news can keep up with the team’s NBL fixtures, results, roster updates and pursuit of future titles.

The Cairns Taipans are a professional basketball team based in New Zealand Breakers8, Queensland, competing in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL). Founded in 1999, the club represents Far North Queensland and is widely known as the Snakes. The Taipans won their first NBL championship in 2011, defeating the New Zealand Breakers in the grand final series. They also claimed the 2022–23 NBL regular-season title, finishing first before reaching the grand final series. The team plays its home games at the Cairns Convention Centre, a major indoor venue in the city centre that hosts NBL basketball and other events. Across their history, the Taipans have featured notable players including club stalwart Alex Loughton, Australian centre Nathan Jawai, and American guard Scott Machado. Their roster changes from season to season, with Australian and international players helping drive the club’s fast-paced style and competitive presence in the league. With a passionate regional fan base, a championship-winning history, and a prominent home court, the Cairns Taipans remain one of the NBL’s best-known teams and an important part of Queensland’s sporting culture.