Darwin to host pre season 2022 NBL Blitz

The National Basketball League's 2022 NBL Blitz pre-season tournament is to be hosted in Darwin Waterfront in September.

It is the first time the tournament will take place in Darwin, with all 10 NBL teams set to head to the Northern Territory to play a total of 15 games.

With the Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) supporting the series, NTMEC Chief Executive, Tim Watsforded advised "with so many games across eight days, it’s the ideal opportunity for interstaters to combine their love of basketball with some unique tourism experiences.

“The NBL Blitz also gives Territory’s growing legion of basketball fans, thanks to the Darwin Salties, the chance to watch the sport’s best at work.”

NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said the League is excited to be heading to the Top End, noting “Darwin is a city filled with passionate sporting fans who are eager to engage and connect with a professional sporting league and they will get to do that during the NBL Blitz."

The NBL Blitz is known for showcasing the skills of future stars of the sport, as well as the biggest stars in Australian basketball.

As part of the eight-day event, there will also be a 3×3 Pro Hustle tournament at Darwin Waterfront.

Image (from left) NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger, Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles, Darwin Salties player Nate Jawai, Melbourne United player Makuach Maluach and Northern Territory Minister for Major Events Paul Kirby at today's announcement.