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7th on the ladder
Melbourne United
4–5Streak W1Home 1–3 · Away 3–2
Finals raceA win this round lifts them as high as 3rd, a loss could drop them to 9th; finals chance 74%. Play it out
Points
94.9
5thof 10 · per game
Points allowed
92.0
3rdof 10 · per game
Rebounds
41.6
5thof 10 · per game
Three-point %
31.7%
7thof 10
Team news
1 listed- SeasonSean MacdonaldACLRest of season
Scoring map
NBL27Points a game from each zone · darker ranks higher
Best scoring zone: In the paint, 1st in the NBL (21.6 points a game, 52% shooting).
Game by game
- Blitzat Perth WildcatsW97–82
- Blitzvs Illawarra HawksW103–98
- R1vs Adelaide 36ersL95–97
- R2at South East Melbourne PhoenixW86–61
- R3at Tasmania JackJumpersL82–84
- R3vs Cairns TaipansL95–107
- R4at Adelaide 36ersW96–91
- R4at South East Melbourne PhoenixW104–99
- R5vs Illawarra HawksL89–91
- R6at Perth WildcatsL102–103
- R6vs Sydney KingsW105–95
- R7at Cairns Taipans
- R7vs NZ Breakers
- R8vs Brisbane Bullets
- R9at Adelaide 36ers
- R9vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
- R10vs NZ Breakers
- R11at NZ Breakers
- R11vs Brisbane Bullets
- R12vs Tasmania JackJumpers
- R13at Perth Wildcats
- R13at Illawarra Hawks
- R14vs Cairns Taipans
- R14at Sydney Kings
- R15at Brisbane Bullets
- R16vs Adelaide 36ers
- R16at Sydney Kings
- R17vs Cairns Taipans
- R18vs Tasmania JackJumpers
- R18at Brisbane Bullets
- R19at NZ Breakers
- R20at Tasmania JackJumpers
- R20vs Perth Wildcats
- R21vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
- R21vs Illawarra Hawks
| Player | RTG | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | FG% | MIN | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | 23.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 41% | 27:03 | 9 | |
| Josh Oduro | 18.9 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 67% | 26:48 | 9 | |
| Luke Travers | 15.3 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 50% | 29:01 | 9 | |
| Chris Goulding | 12.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 36% | 25:47 | 2 | |
| Joe Ingles | 10.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 60% | 24:25 | 9 | |
| Sam Waardenburg | 8.1 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 44% | 24:41 | 9 | |
| Malith Machar | 6.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 50% | 13:47 | 9 | |
| Shea Ili | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 26% | 16:33 | 6 | |
| Tom Wilson | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 26% | 12:37 | 9 | |
| Kyle Bowen | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 53% | 9:32 | 9 | |
| Fabijan Krslovic | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 38% | 12:59 | 9 | |
| Christian D'Angelo | – | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | 2:22 | 1 |
| Jai Fa'ale | – | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | 0:31 | 1 |
| Austin Shelley | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 3:36 | 5 | |
| Jensen Bradtke | – | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | 0:31 | 1 |
Melbourne United carries on the history of the Melbourne Tigers, who entered the NBL in 1984 and won championships in 1993 and 1997 with Andrew Gaze, the league's all-time leading scorer, then again in 2005–06 and 2007–08. The club rebranded as Melbourne United in 2014.
United has been one of the NBL's most consistent contenders since, winning titles in 2017–18 and 2020–21 and playing in several more Grand Final series. Home games at John Cain Arena in the Melbourne sports precinct regularly draw some of the biggest crowds in the league.
- Based in
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Home court
- John Cain Arena
- First NBL season
- 1984
Melbourne United FAQ
Where are Melbourne United on the NBL ladder?
Melbourne United are 7th on the NBL27 ladder with a 4–5 record (1–3 at home, 3–2 away). The ladder updates after every final siren.
When do Melbourne United play next?
Melbourne United’s next game is away to the Cairns Taipans on Saturday 31 October at 7:30 pm AEDT at Cairns Convention Centre. You can add the full United fixture to your calendar from this page.
Where do Melbourne United play their home games?
Melbourne United are based in Melbourne, Victoria and play home games at John Cain Arena. Individual games can move venue, so check each game page for the confirmed location.
How many championships have Melbourne United won?
Melbourne United had won 6 NBL championships as of the end of the 2025–26 season: 1993, 1997, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2017–18, 2020–21.
When did Melbourne United join the NBL?
Melbourne United continues the Melbourne Tigers, who played their first NBL season in 1984; the club became Melbourne United in 2014.
More history: every NBL champion since 1979 and all NBL teams and arenas.