Penrith will remain the home of the NBL1 East Grand Finals, with Basketball NSW announcing that the 2025 NBL1 East Men’s and Women’s deciders will once again be hosted at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre.
Set down for Saturday, August 16, the highly anticipated double-header promises to deliver another unforgettable afternoon of elite basketball action.
The NBL1 East Women’s Grand Final will tip-off at 2pm, followed by the NBL1 East Men’s Grand Final at 5.30pm.
Even without the Penrith Panthers featuring due to another tough year on the court, local basketball fans are still encouraged to head along to see some of the best semi-professional basketballers the state has to offer.
“We’re honoured to once again host this prestigious showcase of elite basketball, right here in our community. After the incredible atmosphere and success of the 2024 Grand Finals, we can’t wait to welcome the league’s best players, passionate fans, and the broader basketball family back to Penrith,” Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre said in a statement
In 2025, Basketball NSW saw remarkable growth, both on and off the court. With a surge of elite professional talent from the NBL, WNBL and international players, growing interest from athletes in other NBL1 conferences, and the continued presence of high-quality stars and local talent from past seasons, many believe the NBL1 East is experiencing its biggest season yet.
Basketball NSW’s Head of Competitions and Leagues, Liz Mills, reflected on the strength of this year’s competition and looked ahead to the excitement of Finals.
“The competition has just hit another level this year, from the product on the court to the growing number of fans and media in the stands,” she said.
“I don’t see this Finals series being any different from what we’ve seen all season: high-level competition, amazing plays and unforgettable moments.
“As we’ve said all year, the East is on the way up!”
The two Championship-winning teams will go on to represent NBL1 East at the National Finals, with the host state and venue to be announced.
Tickets to the upcoming 2025 NBL1 East Grand Finals will officially go on sale on Monday, July 27. Visit http://www.nbl1.com.au.
If you can’t make it to the stadium, the Grand Finals will also be streamed live on Kayo Freebies.
Nathan Taylor
Nathan Taylor is the Weekender's Deputy Editor and Senior Sports Writer. He also compiles the weekly Chatter on the Box TV column. Nathan is an award-winning journalist, who has worked at the Weekender for a decade.