Basketball in Brisbane - whether you want to watch, cheer, learn or get competitive, there’s a team for you. Get behind the Brisbane Bullets, let the kids learn at Aussie Hoops or find a local Brissy team that suits your skill level – there’s teams for junior, senior, men, women and wheelchair athletes. Get involved and have a ball … with basketball.
Brisbane Bullets
A foundation club in the National Basketball League having been formed in 1979, the Brisbane Bullets have a long and successful history both on and off the court. One of just two foundation clubs to still be competing in the NBL, the Bullets have played in more games than any other team.
The Bullets play their home games at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC).
There currently is no Brisbane team in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) although Queensland is represented by the Townsville Fire.
Play basketball in Brisbane
Brisbane Basketball runs programs for all ages from seven year olds to adults, mixed competitions and school competitions. Clubs from all over Brisbane and South East Queensland come to the Vince Hickey Stadium at Auchenflower to participate in Brisbane's Premier "A" Grade competition, the Greater Brisbane League.
While basketball is generally a winter sport, the quality and usage of indoor facilities has allowed the sport to be played all year round in comfort.
Find out about the South Western Metro group and the North Brisbane Basketball Associations, Warriors and Dragons, to catch their games or become a player.
Aussie Hoops
Aussie Hoops is a basketball program for primary school aged kids. This program focuses on fun for everyone and stays affordable to all. Aussie Hoops provides learning opportunities within a friendly environment. There are also after school lessons during term (called play time) and grown ups can get involved as Aussie Hoops coaches.
Wheelchair basketball
Wheelchair basketball is a highly organised and popular sport with opportunities for juniors, seniors, newcomers and social players of all levels. Brisbane has weekly fixtures with four A-grade teams and two B-grade teams. There are state-wide, national and international wheelchair basketball competitions. Contact the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association for more information.
Basketball events, online forums, your nearest half-court and more
- A detailed calendar of basketball events in Brisbane can be found on the Brisbane Basketball website.
- If you just want to play a bit of one-on-one or practise shooting from the three-point line, see if your local park has a basketball half-court. Search the park listings and look for the ‘half-court basketball court’ icon.
- Want to know the rules of basketball?
- Find basketball clubs across Australia and Queensland.
Tianita from Forest Lake says: My favourite way to keep in shape is to go grab a basketball and my 10 year old son and go play one on one at the newly renovated basketball hoop in the park at Forest Lake a block away from our house. I get quality time with my son and also get a great workout, especially if the local kids join in too.
