Hong Kong Bulls set for Kai Tak home ground if they reach play-off final
Concerns that reigning champions would lose home advantage appear to be over after Southorn Stadium deemed not up to standard
Hong Kong Bulls have moved closer to receiving the green light to play their home matches at Kai Tak Arena should they reach next month’s National Basketball League play-off final.
The reigning champions faced losing their home court advantage in the post-season after Southorn Stadium, their regular base in Wan Chai, was ruled not up to standard by the Chinese Basketball Association.
After they contacted the government’s Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau and other parties including Kai Tak Sports Park in mid-July, a government source this week told the Post the venue was “almost a done deal”.
The four-team post-season will run between August 30 and September 25, with the final a best-of-seven series.
“We’re still trying to help with the semi-final venue, but it’s not likely it could also be held at Kai Tak Arena,” the source said. “We’re still looking for other available venues.”
Hong Kong Coliseum was already expected to be unavailable.