The New Orleans Pelicans will get their pre-season preparations underway in Melbourne next week, taking on two NBL teams.
The marquee fixtures are the first of its kind on Australian soil, with the Pelicans facing Melbourne United on Friday, October 5, and then squaring off against South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday, October 5.
Headlined by Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III, the Pelicans will take on some of the NBL's best, including projected top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Dash Daniels.
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Here's everything Aussie fans need to know to catch the Pelicans games on TV.
How to watch Pelicans pre-season games in Australia: TV channel, live stream
Fans in Australia can tune into the Pelicans' pre-season games on Amazon Prime Video, Network 10, and NBA League Pass, via the NBA app.
- TV Channel: Network 10
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
Pelicans pre-season start times in Australia
All times AEST
| Day | Game | Time | Location |
| Friday, Oct. 3 | Pelicans vs Melbourne United | 7:30 p.m. | Rod Laver Arena |
| Sunday, Oct. 5 | Pelicans vs SEM Phoenix | 2:00 p.m. | Rod Laver Arena |
How to buy Pelicans pre-season tickets in Australia
Tickets for both games are selling fast, but are still available via Ticketek.
Remaining tickets for the games begin at $249 AUD. Tickets for opening training start at $25, with tickets for the NBLxNBA Melbourne Series Fan Night starting at $29.
Pelicans' pre-season schedule in Australia
Outside of the two games, there are a host of events for fans, including an open training session and fan night at Rod Laver Arena.
| Date | Event | Location | Time |
| Thursday, Oct. 2 | New Orleans Open Training | Rod Laver Arena | 12:00 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 3 | Pelicans vs Melbourne United | Rod Laver Arena | 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 4 | NBA x NBL Melbourne Series Fan Night | Rod Laver Arena | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 5 | Pelicans vs SEM Phoenix | Rod Laver Arena | 2:00 p.m. |