The 2026–27 Melbourne United season is the 44th season of the franchise in the National Basketball League (NBL), and their 13th under the banner of Melbourne United.
Roster
Depth chart
Standings
Ladder
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the overall points percentage will determine order of seeding.
Ladder progression
Game log
Pre-season
The 2026 NBL Blitz will run from 2–6 September 2026 with games being played at the Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo.
|-style="background:#BBF3BB;" | 1 | 4 September | @ Perth | W 82–97 | Luke Travers (23) | Josh Oduro (10) | three players (3) | Bendigo Stadiumn/a | 1–0 |-style="background:#BBF3BB;" | 2 | 6 September | Illawarra | W 103–98 | Josh Oduro (22) | three players (10) | Kyle Bowen (6) | Bendigo Stadiumn/a | 2–0
Regular season
The regular season will begin on 19 September 2026. It will consist of 165 games (33 games each) spread across 21 rounds, with the final game being played on 14 February 2027.
|-style="background:#FFBBBB;" | 1 | 19 September | Adelaide | L 95–97 | Cole Anthony (30) | Josh Oduro (6) | Joe Ingles (7) | John Cain Arena9,278 | 0–1 |-style="background:#;"
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NBL Ignite Cup
The NBL introduced a new finals format for the 2026–27 Ignite Cup, which will include four teams and semifinals games.
Transactions Free agency began on 17 April 2026. Re-signed Player Date Signed Contract Ref.
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Subtractions Player Reason left Date Left New Team Ref.
Awards Club awards Club MVP: Defensive Player: SHARE Award: Melbourne United Belt: Bringing the Blue Podcast MVP: Vince Crivelli Club Person of the Year:
See also 2026–27 NBL season Melbourne United
References
External links
Official Website