Founded in 2018, South East Melbourne Phoenix joined the National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2019-20 season as the league’s ninth franchise.
Their debut game, the first-ever ‘throwdown’, sparked an exciting crosstown rivalry with Melbourne United that remains fierce today. Phoenix clinched a thrilling 91-88 victory in front of a sold-out crowd at John Cain Arena, where both teams play the majority of their home games.
The following week, a record crowd for an NBL home debut watched the Phoenix defeat the Brisbane Bullets, marking the start of a new era for basketball in Melbourne.
Phoenix has continued to draw fans together across Melbourne, building a strong base and a culture of resilience.
Upcoming fixtures
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans ,
Round 1 .
Basketball Event on
Saturday 20 September 2025
at 5:30 pm , atJohn Cain Arena
NBA x NBL Melbourne Series ,
.
Basketball Event on
Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October 2025
at MULTIPLE TIMES , atRod Laver Arena
South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Illawarra Hawks ,
Round 5 .
Basketball Event on
Saturday 18 October 2025
at 8:00 pm , atJohn Cain Arena
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Acknowledgement of Country
Melbourne Park acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the East Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which it operates, and pays respect to Elders past and present.
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