The University of Canberra Capitals are the ACT’s most successful sporting team, with a league record nine Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) championships.

Since its inception in 1984, the franchise has seen some of the biggest and brightest stars in professional basketball don its jersey including Lauren Jackson, Mariana Tolo, and current Opal, team captain Jade Melbourne.

The Capitals play their home games at the AIS Arena during the WNBL season, which runs from October to March.