A celebration like no other!
Western Australia is set to deliver the ultimate fusion of basketball, music, culture, entertainment and style at HoopsFest.
The biggest weekend in Australian basketball history has got even bigger, with Australian music electro pop royalty Hayden James set to rock RAC Arena at HoopsFest, spinning his hits on a multi-levelled courtside ‘Boombox’. Please note the Boombox is 18+.
A first of its kind, the multi-day extravaganza promises to be an unforgettable festival featuring all NBL and WNBL teams together in the same place at the same time for Round One of the Hungry Jack’s NBL Season, a Cygnett WNBL Tournament, the U18 Australian Club Championships, an interactive fan zone, the world famous Sneakerland exhibition, as well as music, food and loads of other entertainment.
It’s all been combined for the first time in history to create an experience unlike any other making it the best value entertainment in Perth during the September school holidays.
Important Event Information
To view the full HoopsFest schedule click here.
Please note there is a possible Perth to Whitfords night closure on Thursday 19 September. Replacement buses will be in operation. Keep an eye out for more information on the Transperth website.
There will be a Graham Farmer Fwy Tunnel closure between 9pm and 5am on Friday 20 September.
Ticket Information
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Timings
| THURSDAY: | |
| Box Office Opens | 14:30 |
| RAC Local Lounge Opens | 15:00 |
| Doors Open | 15:30 |
| Perth Lynx vs Sydney Flames Game Starts | 16:00 |
| Melbourne United vs Tasmania JackJumpers Game Starts | 18:30 |
| Hayden James | 20:30 |
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| FRIDAY: | |
| Box Office Opens | 14:30 |
| RAC Local Lounge Opens | 15:00 |
| Doors Open | 15:30 |
| Southside Flyers vs Perth Lynx Game Starts | 16:00 |
| Perth Wildcats vs SE Melbourne Phoenix Game Starts | 18:30 |
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| SATURDAY: | |
| Box Office Opens | 11:00 |
| Sneakerland Doors Open | 12:00 |
| Sneakerland Doors Close | 18:00 |
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| SUNDAY: | |
| Box Office Opens | 9:00 |
| Sneakerland VIP Doors Open | 9:30 |
| Sneakerland VIP Auction Starts | 10:00 |
| RAC Local Lounge Opens | 11:00 |
| Doors Open | 11:30 |
| Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings Game Starts | 12:30 |
| Hayden James | 14:30 |
*Timings are subject to change without notice.
Bag Restrictions
Bags larger than A4 (including handbags) are not permitted in the venue. To view our full terms of entry, click here.
Parking
Event rates:
Thursday– The $30 flat event rate applies from 2pm until 11.30pm.
Friday – The $30 flat event rate applies from 2pm until 11.30pm.
Saturday– The $30 flat event rate applies from 11am until 7pm.
Sunday – The $30 flat event rate applies from 10am until 5pm.
Overlapping rates will apply if parked outside of set times.
Our car park is open from 5:30am to midnight, Monday to Thursday, and is open 24-hours from Friday to Sunday. For more parking information, click here.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Here are some quick answers to questions you may have.
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Tickets to all our events can be purchased through our only authorised ticketing agency, Ticketek, either online, by calling 13 28 49 or in person at one of their agencies.
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Timings are usually made available the week of the event. Check out the relevant event page here for the confirmed schedule once available.
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You’re able to bring in a bag that is A4 in size or smaller. Anything larger, including handbags and baby bags, won’t be allowed inside so best to leave them at home.
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You can find out the cost of parking on our Transportation webpage. Event parking is a flat $30, with our usual rates in play before and after the event rate period. Check out the event page here to find out the event rate start and finish times.
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All lost and found items are taken to reception after an event. You can give them a call between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday, to find out if your lost item has been located. This number to call is 08 6365 0700. We log every piece of lost property and keep it for up to three months. After this time, if it hasn’t been claimed, it will be donated to the good folks at The Salvation Army.
