2026 Qualifying Tournament – All You Need To Know

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Get tournament‑ready with all the key details for the 2026 Qualifying Tournament, from venues and schedules to live stats and results.

The 2026 Qualifying Tournament is set to tip off in Christchurch, bringing together teams for three days of high‑level competition. Below is everything you need to know ahead of the tournament.

Location

Games will be played across two venues:

  • MainPower Stadium
  • Parakiore – Show Court

Dates

  • Thursday 16 April – Saturday 18 April 2026

Game Times

  • Thursday/Friday: First game 8:30am, last game 8:10pm
  • Saturday: First game 9:00am, last game 7:00pm

Draws, Results & Live Stats

Live scores will be available below:

We encourage all teams, players, and supporters to check these links regularly throughout the tournament for the latest updates.

We look forward to a great weekend of basketball and wish all teams the best of luck at the 2026 Qualifying Tournament.

 

2026 Mainland Zone Qualifying – Final Standings

U16 Boys:

  1. Canterbury Red (A)
  2. Nelson
  3. Canterbury Black (B)
  4. North Canterbury Maroon
  5. South Canterbury
  6. Marlborough
  7. Mid Canterbury
  8. West Coast

U16 Girls:

  1. Canterbury Red (A)
  2. South Canterbury
  3. Canterbury Black (B)
  4. Nelson
  5. North Canterbury Maroon (A)
  6. Marlborough
  7. Buller
  8. North Canterbury Black (B)
  9. West Coast
  10. Mid Canterbury

U18 Boys:

  1. Canterbury Red (A)
  2. Nelson
  3. Canterbury Black (B)
  4. Canterbury White (C)
  5. Marlborough
  6. South Canterbury
  7. North Canterbury Maroon (A)
  8. North Canterbury Black (B)
  9. Mid Canterbury

U18 Girls:

  1. Canterbury Red (A)
  2. Canterbury Black (B)
  3. South Canterbury
  4. Marlborough
  5. North Canterbury Maroon
  6. Nelson

U20 Men:

  1. Canterbury Red (A)
  2. Nelson
  3. Canterbury Black (B)

 

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