Wildcats (the Bullets previous championship win in 1985 was at the Sleeman Sports Centre). In 1990, the Brisbane Bullets hosted games 2 and 3 of the National Basketball League Grand Final series against the Perth Wildcats, setting a new NBL attendance record for the time in Australia of 13,221 for game 2. In 2007, the Brisbane Bullets won their third and last NBL championship when they defeated the Melbourne Tigers 3–1 in their best of five-game series. The Entertainment Centre was used due to a date clash with the Bullets then home, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Brisbane Bullets returned to the NBL in 2016–17 and will again play some games at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Queensland Firebirds The venue was the main home court for netball side the Queensland Firebirds, who won premierships in the ANZ Championship at the venue in 2015 and 2016. In 2019, the club moved all of their home matches to the newly constructed venue dedicated to netball, Brisbane Arena. Other The facility co-hosted the FIBA Oceania Championship in 2007 and 2011. Both times, the Australian national basketball team won the gold medal. Notable events The opening event for the centre was on 20 February 1986, featuring world champion British ice skaters Torvill and Dean. Ticket prices were adults $22.90 and juniors $15.90 In 1987, Michael Jackson performed during his Bad Tour for two sold-out shows on 27 and 28 November. On the 28th, Stevie Wonder appeared on stage and sang with Jackson. See also Popular entertainment in Brisbane List of indoor arenas in Australia References External links Information about the BEC by the Queensland Government Music venues in Australia Netball venues in Queensland Basketball venues in Australia Brisbane Bullets Indoor arenas in Australia Tourist attractions in Brisbane Music venues completed in 1986 Sports venues completed in 1986 Boxing venues in Australia Sports venues in Brisbane Defunct National Basketball League (Australia) venues 1986 establishments in Australia Boondall, Queensland Venues of the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics