Fans anticipate the return of Australia’s Original Open Air Game

With Melbourne United tickets on sale now, anticipation has already started to build for the return of the most exciting game on the NBL calendar, The Original Open Air Game.

Scheduled for 23 December against the Tasmania JackJumpers, fans will get to see an unforgettable evening of hoops underneath the night sky of Melbourne.

Following the spectacular event which was The Open Air Game in NBL24, which featured a never-before seen pyrotechnics display at half time, the matchup is one that all players look forward to.

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Melbourne United brought back the Open Air Game in 2015, and have since played 10 such games.

Speaking after last year’s game, former NBA Championship winner Ian Clark spoke about how it was one of the most iconic games he’s ever been a part of.

“It’s definitely one of the biggest games that I’ve played in,” he said.

“It’s a fun environment, obviously it being a packed out crowd as well with the fans coming out. It’s hard not to get up for.”

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This was echoed by Head Coach Dean Vickerman, who has been at the helm for nine of United’s 10 previous Open Air Games.

“We talk about this being an iconic game in Melbourne and a must-go to kind of game so it is a privilege for us to play in it.”

As MU look to improve their record in Open Air Games beyond their eight wins so far, supporters will have to get in quickly to secure their seats, with the showcase set to sell out quickly once again.

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Fans can get their seats for not only The Open Air Game, but the rest of United’s collection of can’t miss marquee matchups, such as The Multicultural Game, Throwdown’s XXVI and XXVIII, Halloween night and Melbourne Cup Day Eve.

If you want to lock in your seat for the entire season, a Melbourne United Membership is the best option for you. Multiple Full Season Memberships categories have already sold out. Limited Full Season memberships remain available, while our 3 & 5 Game Memberships have just gone on sale but are also selling fast. To find out more about our Membership options, click here.