# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: Wednesday 23 December | Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans | 8:00pm tip-off

Celebrate the start of the festive season at Melbourne's favourite summer sporting event.

The Open Air Game returns as Melbourne United takes on the Cairns Taipans under the stars at John Cain Arena. It's a uniquely Melbourne sporting experience and one of the highlights of the NBL calendar.

The game also forms part of the Ignite Cup, adding even more to play for.

🎟 Make it part of your Christmas celebrations and join us at JCA.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbourne-united-vs-cairns-taipans/200030469991318
- **Event Categories**: christmas, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: John Cain Arena
- **lat**: -37.822913869175
- **long**: 144.98158847553
- **full address**: John Cain Arena, Olympic Boulevard,Melbourne,VIC,Australia

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans being held?
  - **A:** Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans takes place on Wed, 23 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Wed, 23 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm at John Cain Arena, Olympic Boulevard,Melbourne,VIC,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans?
  - **A:** Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans is organized by Melbourne United Basketball Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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