The Shire of Dardanup is proud to welcome the Perth Wildcats back to the South West this August, with the NBL powerhouse set to take to the court at Eaton Recreation Centre for a blockbuster pre-season intraclub game and community clinics.
The game will be held on Friday, 14 August, followed by junior basketball clinics on Saturday, 15 August, giving local basketball fans a rare opportunity to watch and learn from one of Australia's most successful sporting clubs.
Tickets will go on sale from 12noon this Friday, 17 July via the Shire of Dardanup and Eaton Recreation Centre websites.
Shire of Dardanup President Cr Tyrrell Gardiner said hosting the Wildcats reinforced Eaton Recreation Centre's standing as one of regional Western Australia's premier sporting venues.
Cr Gardiner said the partnership between the Shire of Dardanup, Perth Wildcats, Eaton Basketball Association and South West Slammers continues to strengthen pathways for local athletes while providing opportunities for the community to experience elite basketball close to home.
"The Shire of Dardanup is honoured to welcome the Perth Wildcats to Eaton Recreation Centre and showcase our first-class facility to players, coaches and basketball fans from across the region.
"As a FIBA-accredited facility, Eaton Recreation Centre has the capacity to host elite-level basketball events, and we're proud to bring an NBL club of the Wildcats' calibre to our community.
"About 280,000 people visit Eaton Recreation Centre each year, making it one of the Shire's most valued community assets. We continue to invest in this vital facility because it plays an important role in keeping our residents healthy, active and connected.
"This event is not only a fantastic opportunity for basketball fans to see elite athletes in action, but also for young players to be inspired and develop their skills through direct engagement with some of the country's best basketball talent."
Perth Wildcats Pre-Season Intraclub Game
Friday, 14 August 2026.
Eaton Recreation Centre.
Doors open: 5.30pm.
Tip-off: 7pm.
Perth Wildcats Junior Basketball Clinics
Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Eaton Recreation Centre.
Sessions: 10am and 11am.