🏀 Season Opener Alert! 🏀
The Jets kick off the 2026 NZNBL season with a bang! Come and witness our first showdown of the year as the Jets take on the Airs. Expect fast-paced action, high-flying highlights, and all the energy of a brand-new season. Experience the roar of the green army and the best fans in the league as we rally together to support our Property Brokers Manawatu Jets.
9 April
Game Starts 7pm
⏰ Doors open 5.45 pm
📍 The Hangar (Fly Palmy Arena)
🏀 Rapid League 6.00 pm
✈️ Sal’s National Basketball League (Sal’s NBL) 7.00 pm
Be there to cheer the Jets on as we chase glory from game one!
Game Timing & Entry
The advertised 6:00 pm start time refers to the Rapid League fixture. The main Sal’s NZNBL game will tip off approximately one hour later. Doors will open to the general public 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time.
Ticketing Information
- Tickets purchased at the door are $2.50 more than pre-purchased tickets. We encourage supporters to secure their tickets in advance to avoid the additional charge.
- Courtside seats are available by pre-purchase only and will not be sold on game day.
Courtside Seating
- Courtside seating operates on a general admission basis within the designated courtside area.
- Tickets will be checked by ushers upon entry.
- Courtside seats are located on the opposite side of the team bench.
Seating Allocation
Please note that for all seating areas, if an area is sold out, patrons may be asked to move along one or two seats to ensure gaps are filled and maximise capacity.