JWSport Jacek Waszak – Sport journalist
British Basketball All-Stars Championship Sun, 24 Sep 2017 – 13:00
Event Info
Doors Open: 11:30
Price: £ 25.00 – £ 167.50
Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Sport in partnership with the British Basketball League, have announced the British Basketball All-Stars Championship, to take place at The O2, London on Sunday, 24 September, live on Sky Sports.
Hearn enters the fray in basketball introducing a new, entertaining take on the fast-paced game with a record-breaking £100,000 prize fund. Five players per team will take to the court in shorter-timed matches and other exciting innovations.
The tournament will showcase the best of British basketball talent on a grand stage at The O2 in front of the live Sky Sports cameras and will follow another new event launched by Hearn – the British Fast5 All-Stars Championship netball which will take place at The O2 on Saturday, September 23.
Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn said: “The popularity of basketball and netball is at an all-time high right now. We want to bring this right to the fore with a massive weekend at The O2. We’re bringing fast-paced and exciting formats to generate non-stop action and two unmissable events.
“It’s also about encouraging participation. Both sports are continuing to grow at a rapid rate and for that to continue we must encourage people young and old to get out there and try these exciting sports. We want to help with this by bringing both basketball and netball centre-stage for one huge weekend in London.
See all of the rules for the tournament here.
The eight teams are:
Bristol Flyers
DBL Sharks Sheffield
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle
Glasgow Rocks
Leicester Riders
London Lions
Surrey Scorchers
Worcester Wolves
FULL SCHEDULE:
11:30 – Doors Open
13:00 – First Game Commences
18:00 – Event Finishes
TICKETS:
ADULT CHILD
Level 1A £50.00 £25.00
Level 1B £40.00 £20.00
Level 1C £30.00 £15.00
Level 1D £20.00 £10.00
Booking and Transaction Fees will apply.
Be sure not to miss a fantastic event in British basketball, book your tickets today and get ‘closer to the action.
