Midweek Adult League

New Zealand's largest adult league & Wednesday nights, social to competitive grades.

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Rules

2026 Season

  • 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

    Closed

  • 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

    Closed

  • 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

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  • 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

    Register In GameDay

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

    • 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

    • 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