Taipans to host Wildcats on NYE
28 Dec
1
min read
The CQUniversity Cairns Taipans New Year's Eve game will go ahead, the NBL has confirmed today.
However, the opponent will change from the New Zealand Breakers to the Perth Wildcats on Friday 31 December. Tip-off remains 7:00pm AEST at the Cairns Convention Centre. Click HERE for tickets.
The NBL continues to follow the advice of governments and health authorities and has made the change in line with its Covid health and safety protocols.
Regular testing of all players and staff will continue, while further testing will be carried out on individuals impacted or those deemed close contacts.
.
11 Jun
Luke Paul: ‘It wasn’t a hard decision’
Luke Paul
11 Jun
Paul chooses Far North and Forde
Luke Paul
10 Jun
Lessons learnt as Forde looks ahead
9 Jun
Shaun Bruce returns to Cairns
Shaun Bruce
3 Jun
Finding the injury anti-venom
1 Jun
Returning to the proven formula
1 Jun
McVeigh returns to duty for Boomers
Jack McVeigh
31 May
Forde Returns: Taipans Head Coach signs new two-year contract
29 May
Cairns 2026-27 Schedule Arrives
27 May
Taipans to play NBL27 Blitz opener in Bendigo
22 May
HoopsFest 2027 to remain in Perth
20 May
Taipans Off-Season Report - May
Jack McVeigh
Reyne Smith
7 May
Hiring: Graphic Designer
29 Apr
Taipans Off-Season Report - April
Jack McVeigh
Reyne Smith
22 Apr
Cairns and the NBL to feature on the 9Network
16 Apr
Thank You Sam
Support your team with the latest gear
Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.
Follow for behind the scenes content
Subscribe to Snake Bites
Get the latest updates from your Taipans, direct to your inbox.
2026/27 Memberships
Now Available
NBL Properties
Subscribe to our Newsletter
The National Basketball League acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live & play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community. © year National Basketball League | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy