Illawarra and Melbourne United ready for NBL finals clash on NETWORK 10

The stage is set for a thrilling NBL Championship Series as the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United prepare to battle for the 2025 title.

For the Hawks, this historic run marks their first-ever top-of-the-ladder finish as they aim for a second championship, while United are seeking redemption after falling short last season.

With Game One tipping off this Saturday night, fans can catch all the action live and free on 10 Play and finals on 10 Bold.

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The stage is set for an unforgettable battle! The top two teams of the 2025 NBL season, the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United, are gearing up to face off in a thrilling Championship Series to crown the Hungry Jack’s NBL Champions and you can catch it all live and free on 10 Bold and 10 Play.

Game One of the highly anticipated best-of-five series will tip off this Saturday night at 8.00pm AEDT and will be broadcast live and free on 10 Play.

The Hawks earned their spot in the Championship Series with a stunning 126-96 victory over the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Game Three of their playoff series. Meanwhile, Melbourne United fought tooth and nail to survive a gripping three-game showdown with the Perth Wildcats to secure their place.

For Illawarra, this marks their first-ever finish at the top of the ladder, and they’re hungry for their second championship title, aiming to capture their first since 2001. On the other side, Melbourne United is out for redemption after falling short in last season’s Championship Series, and they’re determined to claim their first title since 2021.

Get ready for some serious star power as Illawarra’s All-NBL big three – Trey Kell III, Tyler Harvey, and Sam Froling – go head-to-head with United’s star-studded core quartet of Chris Goulding, Matthew Dellavedova, Ian Clark, and Jack White. With so much talent on the floor, this Championship Series promises to deliver unforgettable moments and heart-pounding action.

Hungry Jack’s NBL Championship Series is live and free on 10 Bold and 10 Play