For the ninth consecutive year, the Perth Wildcats will transform RAC Arena into a sea of pink as they host their annual Pink Game this Friday night, bringing the community together for a cause that touches countless Western Australian families.
Pink Week has become a cornerstone event in Perth’s sporting calendar, where basketball fans unite to stand alongside those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. This year’s match against the Cairns Taipans isn’t just another game on the NBL calendar. It’s a chance to show support and help ensure vital care and support services continue to reach people across Western Australia through Breast Cancer Care WA.
Supporting a vital WA charity
Since 2000, Breast Cancer Care WA has provided specialist breast care nursing, counselling, and financial support to women and men affected by breast cancer, as well as their partners and families, across the WA community. The organisation’s work extends beyond medical treatment, providing the emotional and practical support families need during one of life’s most challenging journeys.
Every donation, every dollar raised through the Pink Game, goes directly towards ensuring these essential services remain accessible to West Australians who need them most.
How you can get involved
The energy at RAC Arena on Pink Game night is something special, and fans are encouraged to get into the spirit by wearing pink and contributing to the atmosphere. The Best Dressed in Pink competition returns this year, with a $500.00 Crown Perth voucher awarded to the most creative supporter on the night.
On court, Wildcats players and coaching staff will don the specially designed NBL26 Pink Game uniform, which is available for purchase alongside a dedicated range of pink merchandise. All proceeds from merchandise sales go directly to Breast Cancer Care WA, turning your game day gear into meaningful support for the cause.
Crown Perth will once again kindly donate $500.00 for every Wildcats free throw made during the match, whilst Retravision will add a further $200.00 for every three-pointer that finds the net. These generous contributions can quickly add up to significant support for the charity. Let’s hope it’s a bucket fest and the Wildcats find their deep range early on in the game.
Beyond the ticket price
Tickets to the game are available through Ticketek with tip-off at 6:30 pm. Let’s make this game a sell-out.
You can also bid on game-worn pink jerseys, warm-up apparel, and signed pink memorabilia, with the auction going live on Wednesday. It’s a chance to own a piece of Wildcats history whilst supporting an important cause.
Can’t make it to the game but still want to contribute? Donations can be made online via the Wildcats’ Breast Friends donation page, or if you’re heading to RAC Arena on game night, tap-and-go donation stations will be available around the venue.
Make a night of it
It’s a Friday night game, so that should be reason enough to make it a proper evening out.
Meet your crew for pre-game drinks somewhere nearby — whether that’s at the Spanish-inspired cocktail bar, Andaluz, a few wines at Shadow Wine Bar, a sake at Hiss & Smoke, or classic pints at The Standard.
After the final buzzer, you’re spoilt for choice with dining options in the area. Book in for Italian at Alba or No Mafia, Thai at Long Chim, or explore one of the many other restaurants that call the Perth CBD home.
Friday night basketball, a worthy cause, and the chance to support West Australians affected by breast cancer. That’s a winning combination worth getting behind.
