Perth Wildcats To Get Wild In Okinawa

パース・ワイルドキャッツが沖縄へ！

This is one of the week’s biggest Australia–Japan sporting connections.

The Perth Wildcats, one of the most successful clubs in Australia’s NBL, travel to Okinawa for two games against Japanese opposition during ISLAND GAMES 2026.

The tournament’s International Week has also been officially recognised as a commemorative event marking the 50th anniversary of the Japan–Australia Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

Australian games

Tuesday, 8 September — 19:35
Chiba Jets vs Perth Wildcats

Thursday, 10 September — 19:35
Ryukyu Golden Kings vs Perth Wildcats

Venue

Okinawa Suntory Arena
1-16-1 Yamauchi, Okinawa City, Okinawa

Event hours

For both Perth games:

  • Arena opens: 17:30
  • Free shuttle buses begin: 17:00
  • Opening entertainment: 19:30
  • Tip-off: 19:35

The timetable is subject to change.

Admission

Official standard seat prices include:

  • Arena Front Row: ¥10,500
  • Arena SS: ¥8,500
  • Arena S: ¥7,500
  • Arena A: ¥6,500
  • Arena B: ¥5,500
  • Wide View: ¥2,800
  • Balcony adult: ¥2,100
  • Economy adult: ¥1,400

Premium and courtside seats are also available, with prices reaching ¥35,000.

Booking

General ticket sales began on 7 August. Tickets are purchased through the Ryukyu Golden Kings/B.League ticketing system; a new free registration is required for the 2026–27 season.

Access

There is no railway station immediately beside the arena. Event-day free shuttle buses begin at 17:00, and the venue is in Okinawa City. Check the official event page for current shuttle arrangements before travelling.

Official websites

Ryukyu Golden Kings – ISLAND GAMES 2026

Okinawa Suntory Arena

今週の日豪スポーツ交流の目玉は、沖縄にやって来るパース・ワイルドキャッツです。

オーストラリアNBLの名門が、ISLAND GAMES 2026で日本の千葉ジェッツ、琉球ゴールデンキングスと対戦します。このインターナショナル・ウィークは、日豪友好協力基本条約署名50周年の記念事業にも認定されています。

9月8日（火）19:35
千葉ジェッツ vs パース・ワイルドキャッツ

9月10日（木）19:35
琉球ゴールデンキングス vs パース・ワイルドキャッツ

会場： 沖縄サントリーアリーナ
開場： 17:30
無料シャトルバス： 17:00から
料金： 一般席1,400円〜10,500円、プレミアム席などは最高35,000円

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