The reigning National Basketball League champions, the Illawarra Hawks, will aim for their second consecutive victory when they face SEM Phoenix on Saturday.
The Phoenix are having a mixed NBL 2025-26 season so far, having registered two wins and two losses from their four matches. The hosts couldn't enjoy their winning success after beating the New Zealand Breakers, as they lost 71-88 to the Adelaide 36ers in their most recent outing.
Hawks, meanwhile, finally tasted success this season after losing their first three games. They defeated the Brisbane Bullets 116-89 last time out. The defending champions have rediscovered their winning momentum in the campaign and will aim to move up in the NBL points table.
Here's everything you need to know about SEM Phoenix vs. Hawks, including TV channel and streaming options for the basketball game.
Where to watch SEM Phoenix vs. Hawks today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Kayo
SEM Phoenix vs. Hawks will air nationally in Australia on ESPN while viewers can also stream the game live on Kayo.
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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.
SEM Phoenix vs. Hawks start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Time: 8:00 p.m. AEDT
SEM Phoenix vs. Hawks will begin at 8:00 p.m. AEDT (local time) on Saturday, Oct. 18. 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 | Sat, Oct. 18 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 5:00 p.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.)