WNBL#25 launches in Melbourne: It’s the year of women’s basketball

The 2024/25 Cygnett WNBL season was officially launched today from the newly opened Foot Locker Reimagined Store in Melbourne Central, only one of two in the world.

Tip-off for WNBL#25 brought together media and stakeholders from across the sport to mark the 45th iteration of Australia’s longest-running women’s elite competition.

Eight teams stacked with a world class basketball lineup will take to the court this season, with the first game on October 30th, running through to the final’s series in March 2025.

Ten of Australia’s Paris Olympians will play in the WNBL this year, with many returning from overseas contracts.

Marianna Tolo of the Bendigo Spirit and Jade Melbourne of the UC Capitals during the WNBL 24/25 Season Launch. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

They will be joined by former No 1 WNBA draft pick Charli Collier and a host of other well known imports.

Head of the WNBL, Christy Collier-Hill is excited by the growing commercial interest in the game.

“Last year was definitely the year of women’s football with the World Cup, the global interest and growth and recognition, and all of the leagues across the world growing,” she said.

“This year, 100% it’s the year of women’s basketball.”

The WNBL 24/25 Season begins October 30 with expansion team Geelong vs Townsville at Geelong Arena. All games will be shown LIVE on ESPN, 9GO or 9Now.

Full schedule can be accessed here.

WNBL highlights will appear on the WNBA app and website.

TICKETS

Tickets available here!

HOW TO WATCH

The league will feature two ‘games of the round’ this season, with WNBL Wednesday’s on ESPN continuing, and a WNBL Sunday Showcase on 9GO also being added.

All other games will be available on Nine’s free digital channel, 9Now.