In addition to Fan Night, the NBA, the NBL and the New Orleans Pelicans will host a Jr. NBA\/Jr. WNBA clinic earlier on October 4, as well as lifestyle events leading up to and during the week of games.<\/p>\n
On the court, two-time NBA All-Star Zion Williamson and the Pelicans will take centre stage with back-to-back matchups against Melbourne United on Friday, October 3, and South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday, October 5, both at Rod Laver Arena.<\/p>\n
>> CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO ALL EVENTS<\/a><\/p>\n Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists last season and will look to thrill fans in his first trip Down Under, sending a warning that he’s in the best shape of his life.<\/p>\n \u201cI haven\u2019t felt like this since college, high school. I can walk into a gym and just feel good,\u201d he said this week.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd during that timeframe last year, I really felt a shift in my body to where I would look at him and be like, \u2018It feels good to feel good.\u2019 I haven\u2019t felt like this since college, high school. I can walk into a gym and just feel good.\u201d<\/p>\n As part of the action-packed weekend, there will also be an open training session on Thursday afternoon<\/a>, and a special Louisiana Luncheon on Sunday<\/a>, giving fans even more opportunities to get up close with basketball\u2019s biggest names.<\/p>\n What tickets can I buy?<\/p>\n – Game 1 \u2013 New Orleans Pelicans vs Melbourne United – Friday, October 3, 2025 – 7.30pm AEST – Pelicans Open Training \u2013 Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1pm AEST: Includes an exclusive first look at the team\u2019s training, player Q&A and more
– Game 2 \u2013 New Orleans Pelicans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix – Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 2pm AEDT<\/p>\n
– NBAxNBL Fan Night \u2013 Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6pm AEST: A showcase event with player performances, basketball challenges, live entertainment and more<\/p>\n