The Cairns Taipans will be looking for a vital home win as they host the Adelaide 36ers at the Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday in a crucial NBL Round 5 battle.
A 60-95 defeat to Melbourne United on Sunday was a third straight loss for the Snakes. They will rely heavily on the offensive firepower of import guard Andrew Andrews and the presence of captain Marcus Lee inside. Home fans, nicknamed 'Orange Army' will be essential to provide a lift against a high-calibre opponent.
Adelaide comes into the clash smarting from a recent loss to the Sydney Kings, and will be eager to quickly get back into the winners' column to maintain their strong position on the ladder.
The star-studded 36ers are led by five-time MVP Bryce Cotton, who is one of the league's most prolific scorers. After demolishing the Taipans earlier this month, Adelaide will be confident, but Cairns' home court presents a tough challenge.
Here's everything you need to know about Taipans vs. 36ers, including TV channel and streaming options for the basketball game.
Where to watch Taipans vs. 36ers today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Kayo
Taipans vs. 36ers 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 the two NBL matches on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. AEDT and 4:30 p.m. AEDT on Network 10.
Taipans vs. 36ers start time
- Date: Saturday, October 18
- Time: 5:30 p.m. AEDT
Taipans vs. 36ers will begin at 5:30 p.m. AEDT on Saturday, October 18. The game will be played at the Cairns Convention Centre in Cairns, Australia.
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 2:30 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.)