University Basketball League
Join our University Basketball League (UBL) squad for your chance to compete against the top uni student hoopers from all over Australia.
University Basketball League (UBL) is Australia’s national university basketball competition, run by UniSport and endorsed by Basketball Australia. It provides student‑athletes with a platform to compete in a high‑performance, home‑and‑away season against universities across the country, with both men’s and women’s teams participating. Established in 2021, the UBL is the nation’s only dedicated university sports league and continues to grow each year as more institutions join the competition.
Meet the team
Our 2026 squads include students from across Federation including nursing, physiotherapy, education, psychology and sport science. Many players have achieved success at state and national levels and bring valuable representative experience to the team.
2026 fixture
The 2026 season starts Wednesday 12 August and finishes Wednesday 23 September.
| Round | Date | Game 1 | Game 2 | Venue | Opponent |
| 1 | 12 August | 4.30 pm AEST | 6.30 pm AEST | Pridham Hall, Hobart TAS | University of Tasmania |
| 2a | 19 August | 11 am AWST 1 pm AEST |
1 pm AWST 3 pm AEST |
UWA Sport and Recreation Centre, Perth WA | University of Western Australia Maarli |
| 2b | 20 August | 11 am AWST 1 pm AEST |
1 pm AWST 3 pm AEST |
Curtin Stadium, Perth WA | Curtin University |
| 3 | 26 August | 5 pm AEST (Women) | 7 pm AEST (Men) | Sport and Recreation Centre, Mt Helen, Ballarat VIC | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| 4 | 2 September | 2 pm AEST (Men) | 4 pm AEST (Women) | Sport and Recreation Centre, Mt Helen, Ballarat VIC | University of Melbourne |
| 5 | 10 September | 12 pm AEST (Women) | 2 pm AEST (Men) | Sport and Recreation Centre, Mt Helen, Ballarat VIC | Adelaide University Waatu |
| 6 | 16 September | 1 pm AEST | 3 pm AEST | Ross Milbourne Sports Hall, Sydney NSW | University of Technology Sydney |
| 7 | 23 September | 2 pm AEST (Men) | 4 pm AEST (Women) | Sport and Recreation Centre, Mt Helen, Ballarat VIC | Sydney University |
Meet the coach
Coach Tyler Kennedy is leading the Fed Falcons again in our 2026 campaign. After taking the helm for the 2025 season, Tyler returns ready to use his extensive experience as a coach and elite level player to lead the Falcons forward.
Keen to see what the league’s all about?
Check out the University Basketball League website for fixtures, results, highlights and all the latest updates from the competition.
You can also watch game recordings and catch the Fed Falcons in action against universities from across Australia.
UniSportTV live stream
Don't miss a layup, dunk or three-pointer. All University Basketball League games are live streamed for free on UniSportTV. Tune in and catch every thrilling moment as our Falcons take flight.
Questions?
If you’d like more info about the program, complete the sign up form or send us an email at sport@federation.edu.au.