{"id":8,"date":"2023-06-12T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/statesportcentres.com.au\/sports\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-06-27T06:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T20:50:00","slug":"basketball","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/statesportcentres.com.au\/sports\/basketball\/","title":{"rendered":"Basketball"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"PageLayout\">\n<section class=\"Hero Hero--standard\" data-variant=\"standard\" data-tagline=\"false\"><div class=\"Hero__content\"><h1 class=\"Hero__title\">Basketball<\/h1><div class=\"Hero__content__blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSAC is one of Australia\u2019s most popular basketball venues, hosting thousands of passionate basketballers at all levels, hitting the hardwood every week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"Hero__media\" data-media-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Hero__media__object\" src=\"http:\/\/statesportcentres.com.au\/sports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Sport_Basketball-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Section\"><div class=\"Section__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basketball Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basketball is one of the most popular sports at MSAC and SBC and it\u2019s not hard to see why with the game growing rapidly. With year-round competitions played every day and night of the week, we cater to the growing number of basketball lovers offering 10 quality courts, including a 2,000 seating capacity, premium Show Court.<br><br>We host lots of basketball here at MSAC and SBC, but we don\u2019t run our own competitions, our partners run these and you can find out more about them from Basketball Victoria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Section\"><div class=\"Section__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved in Basketball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The State Basketball Centre is the home of Basketball Victoria, the game\u2019s governing state body who offer many opportunities to get involved in basketball, no matter your age, gender or ability\u2014there\u2019s something for everyone. Visit their website for more information on joining a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basketballvictoria.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Basketball Victoria<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melbourne Central Basketball Association (MCBA) provides basketball opportunities from beginner, junior and senior competitions at state and national level.&nbsp; We develop and promote personal, team and social skills in a sporting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mcba.basketball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit MCBA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Section\"><div class=\"Section__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Basketball Court and casual shooting Availability &amp; Bookings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in a casual court booking for you and your mates? Maybe just a casual shoot around? View our current&nbsp;casual&nbsp;Basketball availability calendar below.&nbsp;Casual shooting entry must be paid at reception prior to entering the courts, and a proof of payment wristband is to be worn at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Courts<\/th><th>sat 27<\/th><th>Sun 28<\/th><th>Mon 29<\/th><th>tue 30<\/th><th>WED 1<\/th><th>thu 2<\/th><th>FRI 3<\/th><th>sat 4<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Court 1<\/strong><\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 8:00am <br>&amp;<br>4:45pm &#8211; 7:45pm<\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 9:30am &amp; 12:00pm &#8211; 4:00pm <\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 8:30am &amp; 12:00pm &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 8:30am<br>&amp;<br>11:30am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 8:30am &amp; 11:00am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 9:30am<br>&amp;<br>2:30pm &#8211; 9:45pm<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Court 2<\/strong><\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 12:15pm <br>&amp;<br>7:00pm &#8211; 7:45pm<\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 4:00pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 10:00am &amp; 12:00pm &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 8:30am<br>&amp;<br>1:00pm &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am 7:30am<br>&amp;<br>12:30pm &#8211; 6:00pm<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Court 3<\/strong><\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 8:00am <br>&amp;<br>6:30pm &#8211; 7:45pm <\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 4:00pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 8:30am<br>&amp;<br>11:30am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 8:30am &amp; 11:00am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 9:30am<br>&amp;<br>2:30pm &#8211; 6:00pm<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Court 4<\/strong><\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 11:30am <br>&amp;<br>6:30pm &#8211; 7:45pm <\/td><td>7:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 5:30pm<\/td><td>6:00am &#8211; 8:30am<br>&amp;<br>12:30pm &#8211; 6:00pm<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Stadium 5<\/strong><\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Please check the <a href=\"https:\/\/melbournesportscentres.perfectgym.com.au\/ClientPortal2\/#\/Classes\/1\/List?categoryId=89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Client Portal<\/a> for availability of courts 5 &#8211; 8 as these courts can be booked as half or full courts. <br>Stadium 5 consists of two full basketball courts and four additional rings along sideline walls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Section\"><div class=\"Section__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Basketball Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Partners\"><h3 style=\"background-color:#243646\"><\/h3><ul>\n<li class=\"Partners__logo\"><a href=\"http:\/\/basketballvictoria.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Basketball Victoria\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/statesportcentres.com.au\/sports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Tier-3_Basketball-Victoria.png\" alt=\"Basketball Victoria Logo\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"Partners__logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcba.net.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Melbourne United\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/statesportcentres.com.au\/sports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/MCBA-stacked-e1664586848643.png\" alt=\"Melbourne United Logo\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"Partners__logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chasebasketball.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Chase Basketball\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/statesportcentres.com.au\/sports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/Partner_Chase-Basketball.png\" alt=\"Chase Basketball Logo\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Section\"><div class=\"Section__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a Booking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For event, team or school bookings, please complete the below form:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"frm_forms  with_frm_style frm_style_formidable-style\" id=\"frm_form_2_container\" data-token=\"dbaf58a60ae8c0ab64283168e77f3380\">\n<form 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