The double header - to take place in the nation's capital as part of Canberra's centenary - will feature the Australian Boomers and Jayco Australian Opals taking on the New Zealand Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns.

The two-game series will tip off in Auckland on Wednesday August 14, before arriving in Canberra at the AIS Arena on Sunday August 18.

Basketball Australia chief executive Kristina Keneally claimed Canberra would be a fitting host for the FIBA Oceania Championships.

"Canberra is one of Australia's strongest sporting hubs, housing our elite programme at the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence at the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) and boasting such fierce teams in the Canberra Capitals and Canberra Gunners," she said.

"It is only fitting that the proud basketball community in our nation's capital should showcase these championships at the world class AIS Arena as the Boomers and Opals tip-off their campaign toward the 2013 World Cup."

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Tourism and Events Andrew Barr said that the traditional rivalry between Australia and New Zealand in all sports made the Oceania series a great addition to the Centenary sporting calendar that Canberrans have been able to enjoy this year.

"As with many of the sporting events we have witnessed this year, the Oceania Qualifying Series is yet another top class international event as part of the Centenary Celebrations and I'm sure that tickets will sell fast, particularly as it is a double-header and a rare opportunity to see the cream of both our men's and women's teams playing at the same venue," he said.

"I encourage all those keen to be part of this unique opportunity to get your tickets early as there is no doubt that these games will be a sell-out."

The Boomers have automatically qualified for the 2014 World Cup with Australia and New Zealand taking the two places on offer.