Cairns Taipans

Australia

Coach：

Establishment Date：

1999

League Affiliation：

NBL

Stadium：

Cairns Convention Centre

Seating Capacity：

5300

Team Info

The Cairns Taipans are a professional basketball team based in Cairns, Queensland, competing in Australia's premier National Basketball League. The team plays its home games at the Cairns Convention Centre, known as the Snakepit, a venue that provides a distinct home-court advantage. Founded in 1999, the Taipans wear distinctive orange, black, and white colors and are owned by a consortium of local community shareholders, a unique model in the league. The name "Taipans" is derived from one of the world's most venomous snakes, native to the region, symbolizing the team's intended ferocity on the court. The franchise struggled in its early years, often finishing near the bottom of the ladder, but built a reputation for resilience and community connection. The team's peak era came in the mid-2000s and again in the 2020s, with multiple appearances in the NBL Grand Final series, though a championship has remained elusive. These deep playoff runs were often fueled by a tough defensive identity and star imports like Scottie Wilbekin. In the modern era, under coaches like Adam Forde, the Taipans continue to be a competitive force, known for developing local talent and employing a gritty, disruptive style of play. The fan base, known as the "Taipan Army," creates an intense atmosphere in the Snakepit, embracing the underdog spirit of Australia's northernmost NBL outpost. The Cairns Taipans remain a vital and fiercely proud pillar of the NBL, consistently punching above their weight.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

NBL

2026 Feb 19

New Zealand Breakers

115

Cairns Taipans

61-44

NBL

2026 Feb 12

Cairns Taipans

Melbourne United

46-40

NBL

2026 Feb 8

Brisbane Bullets

Cairns Taipans

36-43

NBL

2026 Feb 6

Perth Wildcats

Cairns Taipans

50-40

NBL

2026 Feb 1

Cairns Taipans

106

Sydney Kings

54-45

NBL

2026 Jan 30

Cairns Taipans

Tasmania JackJumpers

54-39

Best

PTS

OREB

DREB

REB

AST

BLK

#Players

Per Game

A.Schofield

24.0

J. McVeigh

21.2

K.Stattmann

15.4

Cairns Taipans Team Profile & Season Overview | NBL 2025-2026

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Founded in 1999, Cairns Taipans represents Australia in the NBL and plays its home games at Cairns Convention Centre, a venue with a seating capacity of 5300. The club continues to compete across the current NBL campaign.

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Standings

NBL 2025-2026

Group Stage

Regular Season