Where to watch Perth Wildcats vs. Adelaide: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for Round 17 NBL game

The Perth Wildcats are riding high as they prepare to host the Adelaide 36ers in an NBL clash at RAC Arena this Friday.

Fresh off a commanding 112-85 win over the Brisbane Bullets, Bryce Cotton is on fire, dropping back-to-back 30+ point performances, including a 36-point masterclass.

With his MVP form in full swing, Cotton’s efficiency and leadership continue to fuel Perth’s momentum, leaving Adelaide with a tough defensive assignment. 

For the 36ers, limiting the Wildcats’ perimeter dominance is non-negotiable if they want to stay competitive. Coming off a gritty 91-88 win over the Hawks, Adelaide will need their renewed defensive focus to shine for all 40 minutes.

Adelaide’s path to victory lies in disrupting Perth’s rhythm and capitalizing on transition opportunities.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this NBL Round 16, including how to watch, kickoff times, and all the latest team news.

Perth Wildcats vs. Adelaide 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. Tasmania JackJumpers 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 available for Sunday’s two matches at 2:30 p.m. AEDT on Channel 10 and 4:30 p.m. AEDT on 10 Bold.

What time does Perth Wildcats vs. Adelaide tip-off?

This NBL Round 17 match takes place at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia and begins on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. local time.

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

	Date	Kickoff time
Australian Eastern Daylight Time	Friday, January 17	9:30 p.m.
Australian Central Daylight Time	Friday, January 17	9:00 p.m.
Australian Western Standard Time	Friday, January 17	6:30 p.m.

NBL Men fixture schedule this week

All times AEDT

Thursday, January 16

• NZ Breakers vs. Tasmania JackJumpers (5:30 p.m.)

Friday, January 17

• Brisbane Bullets vs. Cairns Taipans (7:30 p.m.)
• Perth Wildcats vs. Adelaide 36ers (9:30 p.m.)

Saturday, January 18

• SE Melbourne Phoenix vs. NZ Breakers (5:30 p.m.)
• Illawarra Hawks vs. Melbourne United (8:00 p.m.)

Sunday, January 19

• Sydney Kings vs. Tasmania JackJumpers (2:30 p.m.)
• Cairns Taipans vs. Adelaide 36ers (4:30 p.m.)