Intercity League

Saturday competition for youth & senior teams

Summer Coming Soon
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Since 1973

New Zealand's longest-running basketball league, built on club pride & Saturday morning rivalries.

Club-style basketball for youth & senior teams. Competitive grades from beginner to elite level, with clear pathways from junior to senior competition.

Summer (Feb-Mar)

  • U20 Men & Women

    Date: 14 Feb-28 Mar 2026
    Day: Sat
    Time: 8.30am-4pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 7 Weeks
    Cost: $750 Per Team
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

  • U12, 14, 16 Boys & Girls

    Date: 14 Feb-28 Mar 2026
    Day: Sat
    Time: 8.30am-4pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 7 Weeks
    Cost: $750 Per Team
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

Spring (Sep-Dec)

  • Premier & Reserve Men

    Date: 5 Sep-6 Dec 2026
    Day: Sat
    Time: 8.30am-4pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 10-12 Weeks
    Cost: $1400 Per Team
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

  • Premier Women

    Date: 17 Oct-6 Dec 2026
    Day: Sat
    Time: 8.30am-4pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 7 Weeks
    Cost: $950 Per Team
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

  • U20 Men

    Date: 17 Oct-6 Dec 2026
    Day: Sat
    Time: 8.30am-4pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 7 Weeks
    Cost: $750 Per Team
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

  • U12, 14, 16 Boys & Girls

    Date: 17 Oct-6 Dec 2026
    Day: Sat
    Time: 8.30am-4pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 7 Weeks
    Cost: $750 Per Team
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

How It Works

1. Register your team
Sign up on GameDay and pay your team fee.

2. Players Register & Pay Levy
Each player registers on GameDay and pays the National Player Levy
($5-$15 once per year to Basketball New Zealand).

3. Grading
We place teams into divisions that match their level.

4. Draw
The draw goes live on GameDay one week before the season starts.

5. Play
Games run on Saturday, 8.30am-4pm at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.

6. Finals
Top teams play for division championships.

Who Should Play Intercity

Youth players:

  • Club teams

  • School teams wanting competitive Saturday basketball

  • Players on the rep pathway

  • Those wanting more than after-school leagues

Senior players:

  • Experienced, competitive players

  • Club teams

  • Those wanting high-level Saturday basketball

  • Players preparing for or coming from rep programs

What You Need to Know

    • 5-12 players per game

    • Unlimited roster size

    • Matching jerseys with numbers

    • Mouthguard required for 19 years and younger

    • Teams must play all scheduled games

    • U12: 9, 10, or 11 years as at 31 Dec

    • U14: 11, 12, or 13 years as at 31 Dec

    • U16: 13, 14, or 15 years as at 31 Dec

    • U20: 15 years on the first day of competition and no more than 19 years as at 31 Dec

    • Premier & Reserve: 15+ years on the first day of competition

  • Basketball New Zealand collects a national levy to improve basketball across the country.

    Cost per player (paid once per year):

    • $5 for 14 years and under

    • $10 for 15-19 years

    • $15 for 20+ years

    You pay once per year when you register, regardless of how many teams you play for.

    Funds support:

    • Basketball facilities

    • Coach and referee training

    • Community programs

    Full breakdown on the BBNZ website.

  • Don't have a team? Fill out the Find a Team form and we'll try to connect you with clubs or teams looking for players.

  • If your team isn't affiliated with a club, contact us about club connections or forming an independent team.

    See our Affiliated Clubs