Bendigo Basketball Teams Secure Major Championship Results This Season

The Bendigo Braves won the NBL1 national women’s championship after finishing the season with a perfect 28-0 record and defeating the Norths Bears 114-87 in the final.

Bendigo Braves NBL1 Title

The Braves delivered a complete season on the court that ended with the national title. Their record and final score stand as the key results from the campaign. Local supporters followed the team through the undefeated run that concluded against the Norths Bears.

Bendigo Spirit WNBL Victory

The Bendigo Spirit secured their third Women’s National Basketball League title with a 63-55 win over the Townsville Fire in the grand final. This result added to the club’s history in the competition and marked another strong performance in the 2026 season.

Upcoming NBL Matches at Bendigo Stadium

Melbourne United will host four NBL games at Bendigo Stadium in January 2026. The opponents are the Cairns Taipans and the Brisbane Bullets, and local player Dash Daniels is scheduled to return for these matches. The games will bring additional NBL action to the venue.

Stadium Upgrades and New Hockey Presence

Major upgrades to Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo Showgrounds form part of the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program and are expected to finish in late 2026. The work includes new courts and lighting improvements. Bendigo has also become the regional home for the Melbourne Cobras elite hockey team, whose matches will be broadcast nationally on 7Plus starting in 2026.

These results and developments set the stage for continued activity at local venues through the remainder of the year and into the next season.