On Friday morning (November 08.11th), at the HSBC Arena, a press conference organized by the National Basketball League (LNB) marked the launch of the sixth edition of the New Basketball Brazil (NBB). The event was attended by representatives of the 17 teams that will participate in the competition and was held after Flamengo's last training session before the match against Brasília, which will be played this Saturday (November 09.11th), at 10 am, at the HSBC Arena and will open the NBB 6 disputes. At the press conference table, as representatives of the red-blacks, were coach José Neto and shooting guard Benite.

"This edition of the NBB will be better than previous ones. The competition becomes more attractive with each passing year. We expect a very tough championship, as all the teams have invested. It's important to start well, but it's even more crucial to have a trajectory that will get us to the front in a position to fight for the title. I'm very happy to be part of this group here, which aims to make Brazilian basketball even greater, and also to be representing a great club, Flamengo," said José Neto.

Benite also expressed excitement about the start of the competition. Besides highlighting the strength of Flamengo, which will take the court to begin its title defense, the shooting guard made a point of emphasizing the importance of the country having a high-level national championship, such as Novo Basquete Brasil.

"I'm very happy to be participating in this game (against Brasília), which shows how much the NBB and its teams are growing. Taking advantage of this positive moment for the League, good things can happen, depending on our attitudes. We have everything we need to put on a good game on Saturday and, above all, put on a spectacle for everyone watching. The goal is to make people who have never played basketball want to start playing and also do what we love," he explained.

The sixth edition of the NBB will feature representatives from six Brazilian states plus the Federal District. After the qualifying round, the playoffs will begin on April 09, 2014, and end on May 31, the date of the grand final. Midway through the season, in February of next year, the All-Star Game will be held at a location yet to be determined.

Tickets for Flamengo's debut against Brasília

This Friday, fans can purchase tickets online (through the Ingresso Rápido website) or at physical ticket exchange and sales points. On Saturday, the day of the match, tickets will only be available at the HSBC Arena box office, the venue for the match.

See below for more details on ticket sales.

PRICES
Level 3 Chair
R$ 20 (R$ 10 half price)
Fans wearing a Flamengo shirt or members: R$10

Level 1 Chair
R$ 20 (R$ 10 half price)
Fans wearing a Flamengo shirt or members: R$10

Special Chair
R$ 60 (R$ 30 half price)
Fans wearing a Flamengo shirt or members: R$30

Side Court Chair
R$ 200 (R$ 100 half price)
Fans wearing a Flamengo shirt or members: R$100

Cabin
R$ 100 (R$ 50 half price)
Fans wearing a Flamengo shirt or members: R$50

Points of sale and exchange for all fans

FNAC at Barra Shopping. Until November 08.11th, from 12pm to 20pm.

BR Piraquê Station – Lagoa. Until November 08.11th, from 10 am to 20 pm.

Saraiva do Norte Shopping. Until November 08.11th, from 12pm to 20pm.

Saraiva at Shopping Rio Sul. Until November 08.11th, from 12pm to 20pm.

X Co. Store – Rua Genaro Lomba, 163. Until November 08.11th, from 9am to 19pm.

Ipiranga Três Pontos Gas Station – Cachamorra Road in front of Heliogás. Until November 08.11th, from 9 am to 19 pm.

Theatro Net Rio – Copacabana – Rua Siqueira Campos, 143. Until 11/08, from 12pm to 7pm.

Vivo Store – Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 443 – Ipanema. Until November 08.11th, from 13 pm to 19 pm.

Burgão Post – Estrada dos Bandeirantes, 3300 – Taquara – Until 11/08, from 12 pm to 7 pm.

Gávea Headquarters - Until 11/08, from 11am to 8pm.