Bendigo Spirit to play final pre-season game in Shepparton

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Bendigo Spirit will head to Shepparton for their final pre-season hit-out ahead of the 2025-26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, taking on the Southside Melbourne Flyers on Wednesday 8 October, with tip-off at 6.30pm.

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In partnership with the Greater Shepparton Basketball Association (GSBA), the Spirit are bringing elite women’s basketball to the region, reinforcing their commitment to being regional Victoria’s team. The game marks the last opportunity for fans to see the Spirit in action before the season officially tips off on October 19.

As part of the collaboration, two lucky Shepparton locals will have the unique opportunity to sit on the bench with the team, offering a behind-the-scenes experience and a closer look at professional basketball in action.

Bendigo Spirit General Manager, Dan Jackson, said the team is proud to continue building strong connections across regional Victoria.

“We’re thrilled to be heading to Shepparton for our final pre-season game. As regional Victoria’s team, it’s important to us that we engage with communities beyond Bendigo and give fans across the state the chance to experience elite basketball up close. Our partnership with Shepparton Basketball is a great example of how sport can bring people together, and we’re excited to share this moment with the local community.”

GSBA President, Peter Sutherland, added;

“This is an opportunity rarely seen in the Shepparton area - a chance for our community to get up close and personal with players of such elite national calibre.  It’s a unique experience that will inspire our juniors and showcase the high standard of basketball at the national level here in our hometown.”

Tickets are now available through the GSBA here.


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