Opals v China

Schedule

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC+10:00
Location

John Cain Arena | Melbourne, VI

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Two blockbuster international games. One unmissable series.

 

The Australian Opals return to Melbourne this July to take on China in two exciting international games at John Cain Arena.

 

Watch two of the world's leading women's basketball teams go head-to-head in a thrilling series as they prepare for major international competition.

 

Ahead of Tuesday night’s international clash, the inaugural She Hoops Cup will take centre stage as part of the Festival of Girls, showcasing the next generation of female basketball talent from all across Australia.

 

It will be a celebration of women and girls in basketball, with giveaways, activations and plenty happening all before the Opals hit the floor!


OPALS V CHINA SERIES KEY INFO

DATES: 7th and 9th July 2026

TIME: 5:30pm Tip-off

VENUE: John Cain Arena, Melbourne

TICKETS: Available via Ticketek: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=OPALJCA26

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John Cain Arena, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia, Melbourne

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