The countdown is on for the third annual Pride Basketball Australia Tournament, set to take place at Concord Oval Recreation Centre in Sydney from Friday the 28th of February to Saturday the 1st of March 2025. This celebration of inclusivity and basketball excellence is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting tournament yet!
With a record 14 teams competing across three divisions, the tournament continues to grow, attracting teams from across Australia and New Zealand.
The best way to follow the tournament is to download the Basketball Connect app, available on both Google Play or App Store
Tournament Divisions & Teams
Men’s Division FIXTURE
🏀 Melbourne Spectres
🏀 Sydney Spectres – Black
🏀 Sydney Spectres – Blue
🏀 Sydney Spectres – Magenta
🏀 Adelaide Spectres
Women’s Division FIXTURE
🏀 FirstSubs Basketball
🏀 FirstSubs Thunder
🏀 Krispies
🏀 Sydney Spectres Gold
🏀 NZ Auckland Rainbow Breaks
Non-Gendered Division FIXTURE
🏀 Aristocrat PRISM
🏀 Melbourne Spectres
🏀 NZ Rainbow Breaks
🏀 Adelaide Spectres
Pride in Basketball and Pride Basketball Australia Tournament Ambassador, AJ Lamarque added:
“Going into my first Pride Tournament as a player, today’s tournament draw is incredibly exciting. Seeing how many different people from the community are participating, both from Australia and beyond, is wonderful. If you’re interested in learning more, I’ll be at Fair Day at Sydney Mardi Gras answering questions about how everyone can get involved—especially if you’re a player looking to join the tournament (spoilers, you can still sign up!).”
Basketball NSW CEO, Maria Nordstrom, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:
“At Basketball NSW, we believe that basketball is everyone’s game. The Pride Basketball Australia Tournament is a powerful celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community. It’s inspiring to see so many teams from across Australia and New Zealand coming together to compete and connect. We remain committed to fostering a welcoming space both on and off the court and are thrilled to see this tournament continue to grow year after year.”
Free Entry for Spectators!
Basketball fans and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to come and cheer on the teams. Entry is completely free, making it the perfect opportunity to experience basketball action while celebrating diversity and inclusion in sport.
Meet Us at Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day!
Before the tournament tips off, we invite you to join us at Fair Day at Sydney Mardi Gras, where we’ll be showcasing Pride in Basketball, the tournament, and the Sydney Spectres.
📍 Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day
📅 Sunday, 16 February 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Victoria Park, Camperdown
Swing by the Basketball NSW and Sydney Spectres stall in the Sports Village to find out how you can get involved in the Pride Basketball Australia Tournament and the wider LGBTQIA+ basketball community. The Sydney Spectres offer Learn-to-Play programs for adults, weekly training sessions, and opportunities to join teams in social competitions.
Plus, we’ll have giveaways and exciting prizes to be won—so don’t miss out!
Get Involved!
Whether you’re a player, a fan, or just basketball-curious, the 2025 Pride Basketball Australia Tournament is a welcoming space for everyone to come together and celebrate the love of the game.
🏳️🌈 Follow us on Instagram (@PrideInBasketball) for updates.