Experience Australia through basketball: Stay with Minor Hotels this WNBL season

The WNBL is thrilled to team up with Minor Hotels for the 2025–26 season, uniting great basketball with even better getaways.

As the league’s official accommodation partner, Minor Hotels is here to help fans, families, and players keep their cool, stay recharged, and roll into every game with a winning mindset.

Because the game day edge? It starts long before tip off.

Whether you’re turning a home fixture into a mini staycation or planning a full blown basketball road trip across Australia, Minor Hotels has the perfect spot to rest, reset, and make the most of the WNBL26 season.

With incredible properties all over Australia, your next adventure is only a booking away.

Here’s where WNBL passion meets Minor Hotels comfort, state by state.

Victoria - Southside Flyers, Geelong Venom and Bendigo Spirit
Venues: Victorian State Basketball Centre, Geelong Arena, Red Energy Arena
Hotels: Oaks Melbourne on Market, Oaks Melbourne on William, WRAP on Southbank and Avani Box Hill Residences.

Victoria is made for basketball-fuelled escapes. Book a city-break in Melbourne’s buzzing CBD, home to iconic laneways, world-class dining, and non-stop entertainment. Or take your fan journey regional with trips to Geelong or Bendigo. Wherever your team plays, Minor Hotels has a stylish place to touch down.

New South Wales - Sydney Flames
Venue: Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park
Hotels: Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites, Oaks Sydney Castlereagh Suites and Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites.

Summer in Sydney? Yes, please. Between the beaches, the skyline, and the Flames heating up the court, there's no better excuse for a stay. Whether local or travelling in for a blockbuster matchup, choose from one of Minor Hotels’ three fantastic properties across the city and make your visit unforgettable.

Queensland - Townsville Fire
Venue: Townsville Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hotels: Oaks Townsville Hotel and Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites.

Townsville is where the heat meets the humidity, in the best way possible. When you're not cheering courtside at the Fire Pit, you can chase waterfalls, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, or wander the tropical coastline. Then head back to your home base at Minor Hotels to recharge and get ready to do it all again.

South Australia - Adelaide Lightning
Venue: South Australian State Basketball Centre
Hotels: Oaks Adelaide Horizons Suites, Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites and Avani Adelaide Residences.

South Australia serves up wineries, wide open landscapes, and the Lightning, making it the perfect pairing for a staycation or weekend away. Spend your days exploring vineyards, then your evenings courtside. When the final buzzer sounds, unwind at Minor Hotels to keep your game day edge alive.

Western Australia - Perth Lynx
Venue: Perth High Performance Centre
Hotel: Oaks Perth Hotel

From Cottesloe’s blue waters to Fremantle’s vibrant food scene, Perth is a dream destination for basketball fans chasing both sunshine and courtside action. Catch the Lynx lighting up the floor, then cruise back to Oaks Perth Hotel to rest, relax and prep for another day in the west.

The nation’s capital delivers culture, green spaces, and a surprisingly lively food scene, making it a top pick for a spring or autumn getaway. Canberra’s compact city layout makes exploring easy, and Minor Hotels gives visitors a comfortable base to experience it all while cheering on the Capitals.

For your chance to WIN the ultimate basketball getaway in Perth, with two Platinum tickets to Hoopsfest, two nights in a Deluxe Studio in Oaks Perth Hotel, return flights and $500 to spend on fooof and drinks at Oak & Vine - ENTER HERE

More Game Day Edge Getaways
Want to turn your WNBL season into the ultimate travel adventure? Try these standout resort stays for the ultimate rest and recovery.

- Oaks Port Douglas Resort (QLD): tropical paradise, sorted.
- Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort (NSW): lakeside luxury meets wine country.
- Oaks Lake Crackenback Resort (NSW): alpine air and nature at every turn.

To unlock member-only rates, perks, and rewards on every stay, join Minor DISCOVERY today and turn every game into a getaway.