WATCH: Melbourne v Cairns
29 Aug 20
1
min read
The Kenfrost Homes Cairns Taipans are ready for their final pre-season game before the NBL Blitz, with Melbourne United hosting them at Casey Stadium from 7:00pm AEST.
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2026 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
CAIRNS GAME
Wednesday 19 August - St Mary's Gaels (boxscore)
KARRATHA GAME
Saturday 22 August - Perth Wildcats (boxscore)
MELBOURNE GAMES
Thursday 27 August - South East Melbourne Phoenix (boxscore)
Saturday 29 August - 6:30pm AEST, Melbourne United (Casey Stadium, Melbourne)
NBL BLITZ
Wednesday 2 September - 5:30pm AEST, Perth Wildcats (Red Energy Arena, Bendigo)
Saturday 5 September - 8:00pm AEST, Adelaide 36ers (Red Energy Arena, Bendigo)
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Saturday 12 September - 6:30pm AEST, Brisbane Bullets (University of Sunshine Coast)
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