Where to watch NZ Breakers vs. Brisbane Bullets: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for Round 18 NBL game

The Brisbane Bullets head to New Zealand on Friday night to face the Breakers in a must-win clash as they fight to secure a spot in the NBL top six.

After a strong mid-season run, including five wins in six games and a key victory over the Adelaide 36ers on Christmas Eve, the Bullets hold a 7-8 record from 15 games and aim to get back on track.

The Breakers, with a 7-9 record from 16 games, have struggled with inconsistency, making this matchup crucial for both teams’ playoff hopes. A healthier Brisbane squad could prove decisive as they look to keep their finals aspirations alive.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this NBL Round 18, including how to watch, kickoff times, and all the latest team news.

NZ Breakers vs. Brisbane Bullets live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this NBL men’s basketball match in Australia.

• Live Stream: Kayo
• TV Channel: ESPN via Foxtel
• Free-to-air: None

Fans can catch the NZ Breakers vs. Brisbane Bullets game live on TV on ESPN via Foxtel. The live streaming option is available on Kayo Sports which offers a FREE trial for its new users.

Kayo Sports and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of ESPN’s broadcasting of every single match of this season’s NBL action. New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. 

Free-to-air TV coverage is not available for this game.

What time does NZ Breakers vs. Brisbane Bullets tip-off?

This NBL Round 18 match takes place at the Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch, New Zealand and begins on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. local time (NZDT).

Here’s how that tip-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:

	Date	Kickoff time
Australian Eastern Daylight Time	Friday, January 24	5:30 p.m.
Australian Central Daylight Time	Friday, January 24	5:00 p.m.
Australian Western Standard Time	Friday, January 24	2:30 p.m.

NBL Men fixture schedule this week

All times AEDT

Monday, January 20

• Illawarra Hawks vs. Brisbane Bullets (7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 22

• SE Melbourne Phoenix vs. Sydney Kings (7:30 p.m.)
• Perth Wildcats vs. Melbourne United (9:30 p.m.)

Thursday, January 23

• Cairns Taipans vs. Illawarra Hawks (7:30 p.m.)

Friday, January 24

• NZ Breakers vs. Brisbane Bullets (5:30 p.m.)
• Sydney Kings vs. Adelaide 36ers (7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, January 25

• SE Melbourne Phoenix vs. Tasmania JackJumpers (5:30 p.m.)
• Perth Wildcats vs. Cairns Taipans (8:00 p.m.)

Sunday, January 26

• Brisbane Bullets vs. Melbourne United (2:30 p.m.)
• Adelaide 36ers vs. NZ Breakers (4:30 p.m.)