Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events.

As part of their first season in the NBL, the Phoenix had an extended pre-season.

[1][2] As a club in the NBL they also took part in the NBL Blitz and played games against the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers, however they opted out of the NBLxNBA games.

The regular season of the NBL consisted of 28 games, with the Phoenix's 14 home games shared between Melbourne Arena and the State Basketball Centre.

[5] The Phoenix are also playing in the opening game against their cross-town rivals, Melbourne United, in the NBL Throwdown.