{"id":31618,"date":"2026-07-20T10:14:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T02:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=31618"},"modified":"2026-07-17T14:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:54:29","slug":"join-the-carnaby-crowd-ubl-2026-is-here","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/join-the-carnaby-crowd-ubl-2026-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Carnaby crowd: UBL 2026 is here!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading time: 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready for high-energy basketball, exclusive student perks, and unforgettable game days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University Basketball League (UBL) season is back for 2026, and it\u2019s time to bring the noise, rally your friends, and join the Carnaby crowd!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get behind the Carnaby\u2019s as they take on the competition in an action-packed season of basketball. All home games will be held at Curtin Stadium, bringing the excitement of university sport right to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a basketball fan or a proud Curtin student, everyone is welcome. Bring your friends and family, show your support, and be part of the atmosphere that makes game day unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free entry and exclusive student perks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UBL home games are free and open to everyone, including Curtin students, staff, and community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin students can take their game day experience to the next level by getting their student tickets and unlocking exclusive perks, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special merchandise giveaways for the first 200 Curtin on-campus students through the doors at each game*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free food and drinks available at every home game*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chance to connect with fellow students and cheer on the Carnaby\u2019s from the stands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1611254\">Register for free student tickets now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Available while stocks last. Merchandise offer is open to current Curtin on-campus students only. Excludes OUA students. Food and drink availability is subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UBLMediaDay19-06-2026-166-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UBLMediaDay19-06-2026-166-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UBLMediaDay19-06-2026-166-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UBLMediaDay19-06-2026-166-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UBLMediaDay19-06-2026-166-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UBLMediaDay19-06-2026-166-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UBLMediaDay19-06-2026-166-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More than basketball: celebrating diversity and inclusion in sport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This season, UBL home games are about more than just basketball, they&#8217;re a celebration of diversity and inclusion in sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Curtin Sport and Recreation, we have zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment or bullying of any kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes, but is not limited to, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism and transphobia. You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/about-us\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\">find out more about our commitment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab your student ticket, bring your crew, and join the Carnaby crowd for the New Balance UBL 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Home games at Curtin Stadium<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday 19 August vs University of Melbourne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 20 August vs Federation University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 3 September vs University of Tasmania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday 18 September vs Adelaide University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View more details and register for tickets.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Away games (Livestream via UniSport TV) <\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday 26 August vs University of New South Wales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 27 August vs University of Newcastle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday 15 September vs Monash University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 24 September vs UWA Maali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to bring your friends or family along but they\u2019re not Curtin students? No problem, you can register for free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/competitive-sport\/university-basketball-league\/\">general admission tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheer loud, cheer proud. Go Carnabys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading time: 2 minutes. 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