Will the NBL All-Star Game return?

Monday, September 16, 2024

The prospect of an All-Star game was reportedly raised with clubs during meetings at the NBL Blitz this week.

An All-Star game could be on the NBL schedule for the first time since 2013, according to reporter Jo Healy.

Healy reported the prospect of an All-Star game had been raised with clubs during meetings at the NBL Blitz, with consideration to the game being played during the NBL26 season.

Interesting news out of the #NBLBlitz, the @NBL have floated the idea of an All Star game this season with each of the teams. The overwhelming response was positive but they haven’t been able to lock it away from a timing perspective. Now aiming for NBL26. Watch this space 👀
— joanna grace healy (@jogracehealy) September 10, 2024

The NBL last saw All-Star basketball in the 2012-2013 season, with Chris Goulding named as MVP.

The format of the game is unknown, but options could include locals versus imports, captains' pick or an NBL All-Stars versus Australia, based on previous iterations.