Melbourne United will look to extend their winning streak to six games when they face bottom-placed New Zealand Breakers in their next National Basketball League match on Sunday.
Melbourne United have got a flying start to their campaign in the NBL 2025-26 season, winning each of their five matches played so far. They will be heading into this game after beating the Cairns Taipans 95-60 last time out. Vickerman Dean's side are comfortably sitting atop the points table.
Meanwhile, the New Zealand Breakers will be arriving in Melbourne after suffering their fifth defeat this season, losing 81-87 to South East Melbourne Phoenix last time out. With just one victory from their six games, Koponen Petteri's side is placed at the bottom of the table.
Here's everything you need to know about Melbourne United vs. Breakers, including TV channel and streaming options for the basketball game.
Where to watch Melbourne United vs. Breakers today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Kayo
Melbourne United vs. Breakers will air nationally in Australia on ESPN while viewers can also stream the game live on Kayo.
New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
Free-to-air TV coverage is available for Sunday's two matches at 2:30 p.m. AEDT and 4:30 p.m. AEDT on Network 10.
Melbourne United vs. Breakers start time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
- Time: 2:30 p.m. AEDT
Melbourne United vs. Breakers will begin at 2:30 p.m. AEDT (local time) on Sunday, Oct. 19. The game will be played at John Cain Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 11:30 a.m. |
NBL 2025 fixture schedule this week
All times AEDT
Friday, October 17
- Breakers vs. JackJumpers (5:30 p.m.)
- Bullets vs. United (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, October 18
- Taipans vs. 36ers (5:30 p.m.)
- Phoenix vs. Hawks (8:00 p.m.)
Sunday, October 19
- United vs. Breakers (2:30 p.m.)
- Kings vs. Wildcats (4:30 p.m.)