Demarcus Cousins Headline Melbourne’s First NBA House on May 14

demarcus cousins will meet and greet fans when Australia’s first ever NBA House opens in Melbourne on May 14 at The Timber Yard. The four-day event gives the city a new basketball gathering point built around playoff viewings, games and appearances.

The Timber Yard Opens May 14

The program runs for four days and brings live NBA playoff viewings, NBA 2K26, a 3-on-3 Celebrity game and family-friendly activities into one venue. Fans will also have a chance to show off their basketball skills during the run at The Timber Yard.

Standard tickets cost $53.28, with discounts available to juniors and VIP packages also on sale. That gives Melbourne attendees a clear entry point if they want the full event rather than a single-screen viewing night.

Cousins And Jackson Jr. Join In

Cousins, a four-time All-Star, is one of the headline names scheduled to meet and greet attendees. Jaren Jackson Jr. will also be there, giving the event two of the biggest NBA draws in its first Australian edition.

The entertainment schedule adds another layer across the four days. DJ Nino Brown is set for day one, Baker Boy for day two and Tye Turner for day four, while the Sacramento Kings Dancers, a dunk team and mascot Slamson are all listed to appear.

Playoff Viewings And Court Action

The playoff screenings anchor the event, but the rest of the lineup turns it into more than a watch party. NBA 2K26 stations, the celebrity three-on-three format and on-court activities give fans reasons to stay beyond the broadcast window.

For Melbourne basketball fans, the practical takeaway is simple: this is a short run, not a long tour. The first-ever NBA House in Australia starts on May 14 and packs its biggest names, performances and activities into one four-day window at The Timber Yard.