Super League Basketball, the new competition that has replaced the British Basketball League, has announced that its season-ending play-off finals will take place at The O2 in London.
The finals will take place on Sunday, May 18 and will feature the best two men’s and two women’s teams. O2 customers are able to purchase priority tickets from today (Tuesday), with tickets going on general sale on Friday.
Ticket prices will start from £25 (€30.06/$33.24). The women’s final will tip off at 1.15pm and the men’s final will begin at 4.15pm, with more information to follow on entertainment acts for the event.
The O2 also hosted the final of last season’s British Basketball League, which saw the London Lions defeat Cheshire Phoenix 88-85. The men’s and women’s competitions have been united under the Super League Basketball banner for the 2024-25 season.
Clare Holmes, head of events at Super League Basketball, said: “We are thrilled to bring the excitement and energy of our play-off finals to such an iconic venue as The O2. This event marks a defining moment not just for Super League Basketball but for British basketball overall. Fans can expect a thrilling day of top-tier competition and world-class entertainment, making it an unmissable experience for everyone who loves the game.”
Gael Caselli, vice-president of sport at AEG Europe, which operates The O2, added: “We’re excited to welcome the best players in British basketball back to The O2 for the first-ever Super League Basketball play-off finals. British basketball is growing more and more popular each year, and we’re proud to be providing a stage for these epic showdown games. We have no doubt that fans attending will be in for a truly memorable weekend of live sport.”
The inaugural Super League Basketball season features nine teams: Sheffield Sharks, Bristol Flyers, Caledonia Gladiators, Cheshire Phoenix, Leicester Riders, London Lions, Manchester Basketball, Newcastle Eagles and Surrey 89ers.
Basketball League Ltd, which operated the old British Basketball League, had its licence terminated by the British Basketball Federation in June. It came after investment firm 777 Partners, which held a 45% stake in Basketball League Ltd, encountered financial issues.
The British Basketball Federation subsequently awarded an interim licence to Premier Basketball Limited, a company formed by a consortium of clubs, and plans were later announced for the new Super League Basketball competition.
