Alicia Froling cannot wait to host the Townsville Tip Off

Townsville junior Alicia Froling says there is no better way to bring in WNBL26 as the league stages its first-ever standalone pre-season tournament in the city. For the first time in the league’s 45-year history, all eight teams will converge for The Townsville Tip Off ‘25, giving Froling the perfect chance to showcase her hometown.

From Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 September, Townsville will become a hive of hoops activity in what is set to be the electrifying first look at all the WNBL has to offer.

Coming into her fourth season with the Townsville Fire, Froling explained the tournament is a huge win for the Townsville community and the league.

“We end up doing a lot of travelling through the season, so to have a home tip-off is pretty exciting. It's also really nice and warm here. Everyone loves Townsville, so I think it's great for everyone, It's great for the league,” she said.

Across the four-day event, fans will be able to see players fresh off their WNBA seasons, Opals playing in the WNBL for the first time since the gold medal win in the Asia Cup and plenty of standout debutants from WNBA talents to young Australian stars on the rise.

With all eyes turning to Townsville, WNBL CEO Jennie Sager said the home of the Fire is the best place to start this season.

“Townsville has an incredibly passionate community of basketball fans and with the Townsville Fire celebrating their 25th year, there is no better place to showcase women's basketball,” she said.

Get your tickets to the Townsville Tip Off ‘25 here.

Learn more about the host region via www.queensland.com, www.sport.qld.gov.au and www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au

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