Midweek Adult League
New Zealand's largest adult league & Wednesday nights, social to competitive grades.
2026 Season
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Term 1
Date: 3 Feb-1 Apr 2026
Social Men: Tue/Wed
Social Mixed: Wed
Senior Men: Wed
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Season: 9 Weeks
Team Fee: $1150 Per Team
Levy: $5-$15 Per Player -
Term 2
Date: 5 May-1 Jul 2026
Social Men: Tue/Wed
Social Mixed: Wed
Senior Men: Wed
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Season: 9 Weeks
Cost: $1150 Per Team
Levy: $5-$15 Per Player -
Term 3
Date: 28 Jul-23 Sep 2026
Social Men: Tue/Wed
Social Mixed: Wed
Senior Men: Wed
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Season: 9 Weeks
Cost: $1150 Per Team
Levy: $5-$15 Per Player -
Term 4
Date: 13 Oct-10 Dec 2026
Social Men: Tue/Wed
Social Mixed: Wed
Senior Men: Wed
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Season: 9 Weeks
Cost: $1150 Per Team
Levy: $5-$15 Per Player
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 Tuesday and Wednesday, 6pm-10pm at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.
6. Finals
Top teams play for division championships.
Who Should Play Midweek
Social Men (Tue/Wed):
Work teams & friend groups
Players wanting competition without intensity
Those returning to basketball
Regular weeknight commitment
Social Mixed (Wed):
Mixed work teams & friend groups
Beginners & social players
Relaxed, co-ed atmosphere
Casual weeknight basketball
Senior Men (Wed):
Experienced, competitive players
Strong teams
Players from higher-level backgrounds
Fast-paced weeknight competition
What You Need to Know
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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
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15+ years on the first day of competition
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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.
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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.
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If your team isn't affiliated with a club, contact us about club connections or forming an independent team.
See our Affiliated Clubs