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flag The Sydney Kings are moving their 2025 NBL Ignite Cup game from Newcastle to Canberra due to outdated facilities.

flag The Sydney Kings will not host an NBL Ignite Cup game in Newcastle in 2025 due to outdated facilities at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, which fail to meet FIBA standards. flag Concerns over court quality, backboards, scoring systems, and hospitality led the team to move the game to Canberra’s upgraded AIS Arena. flag Though Newcastle remains a target for growth, a planned new indoor stadium as part of the Hunter Park redevelopment has seen no construction after nearly a decade. flag A proposed training facility in New Lambton won’t replace the need for a large venue. flag With Canberra also developing a new 8,000-seat arena, the Kings remain open to hosting in other regional areas if proper infrastructure becomes available.

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