There's nothing like basketball — fast, fun, and even better when shared with a great community. This July and August, experience 3x3 basketball for yourself; London Sports Festival brings together workers, residents and visitors from across the city through the world's fastest growing urban sport.
22 July - 9 Aug
St Paul’s
Book Open Play (search by date under 'courts') and Activities (From Corporate Challenges to HITT Workouts and more) through the live calendar below.
By completing your booking and using the facilities at Paternoster Square you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms on behalf of yourself and all other participants included in your booking.
See the full schedule below
Wednesday 22 July
| 11am - 5pm | Basketball England take over 11am - 12pm (Ages 6 - 9): Basketball England’s Slam Jam programme was delivered. This session was focused on giving young participants a great first experience with basketball. 12pm - 1pm (Ages 10 - 13): Basketball England delivered a participation session. All abilities were welcome, with plenty of coaches on hand to support players. 1pm - 2pm: Court was closed 2pm - 3pm (Ages 14 - 17): Basketball England delivered a participation session. All ages and abilities were welcome, with plenty of coaches on hand to support players. 3pm - 5pm (Ages 18+): Adult social play, all abilities and experience levels were welcome. A range of social games and shootarounds were played! |
| 5pm - 7pm | Open play Private bookings for up to 8
players were available. The space was open for
reservation via the live calendar above. |
Thursday 23 July
| 11am - 5pm | Open play Private bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space was open for reservation via the live calendar above. |
| 5pm - 7pm | Corporate Challenge Closed for private use |
Friday 24 July
| 11am - 12pm |
Open play Private bookings for up to 8
players were available. The space was open for
reservation via the live calendar above. |
| 12pm - 2pm | Free Taster Session
For players aged 18+ The
public came down for a free 30-minute
taster session of 3x3 basketball. |
| 2pm - 7pm | Open play Private bookings for up to 8
players were available. The space was open for
reservation via the live calendar above. |
Saturday 25 July
| 11am - 12pm |
Sunrise Open 3x3 Session
For players aged 18+ 1st hour focused on skill
development with professional coaching.
Session full. Registrations closed |
| 12pm - 1pm |
Sunrise Open 3x3 Session For players aged 18+ 2nd hour
put your skills into
action with competitive 3x3
games. Session full. Registrations closed |
| 1pm - 7pm | Open Play Private bookings for up to 8
players were available. The space was open for
reservation via the live calendar above. |
Sunday 26 July
| 11am - 1pm | FREE Junior Coaching 11am - 12pm (for ages 9 - 13) Session full. Registrations
closed 12pm - 1pm (for ages 13 - 16) Register
for the session below. |
| 1pm - 3pm | Family Fun 2 hours of
family-friendly
3x3 basketball took place, with parents and kids sharing
the court
together. Free session. Register below. |
| 3pm - 7pm | Open play Private bookings for up to 8
players were available. The space was open for
reservation via the live calendar above. |
Monday 27 July
| 11am - 5pm |
Open play Private bookings for up to 8
players were available. The space was open for
reservation via the live calendar above. |
| 5pm - 7pm | Charity Day
(Court closed for private use) |
Tuesday 28 July
| 11am - 5pm | Wheelchair basketball Sessions An exciting London Titans
showcase took place, followed by professional
coaching and
games. Free Session. 12pm - 1pm (Ages 18+) 1pm - 2pm (Ages 18+) 2pm - 3pm (Ages under 13) 3pm - 4pm (Ages 13 - 17) 4pm - 5pm (All Ages) |
| 5pm - 7pm |
Open play Private
bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space
was open for reservation via the live calendar above.
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Wednesday 29 July
| 11am - 7pm |
Open Play and Watch Party Thank you to everyone who came down
and cheered on Team England
at the Commonwealth Games with us. |
Thursday 30 July
| 11am - 1pm | Open Play Private
bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space
was open for reservation via the live calendar above.
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| 1pm - 2:30pm | LBA SEND session SEND
athletes aged 14+ came down and tried our inclusive 3x3
basketball, powered by the
London Basketball Association.
Free session. |
| 2:30pm - 4pm | LBA Mixed 3x3 Mixed 3x3
for 17-19 year olds open to all abilities took place
with London Basketball
Association professional coaches. Free session. |
| 4pm - 7pm | Open Play Private bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space was open for reservation via the live calendar above. |
Friday 31 July
| 11am - 3pm | Open play Private
bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space
was open for reservation via the live calendar above.
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| 3pm - 7pm | 3x3 Tournament 3x3
teams of four competed against other players in the
shadow of St Paul’s
Cathedral. |
Saturday 1 August
| 11am - 7pm | Open play
Private bookings for up to 8
players were available. The space was open for
reservation via the live calendar above. |
Sunday 2 August
| 11am – 7pm | Open play
Private
bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space
was open for reservation via the live calendar above.
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Monday 3 August
| 11am - 7pm |
Basketball England ASPIRE Takover (court closed) |
Tuesday 4 August
| 11am - 12pm | Open Play Private bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space was open for reservation via the live calendar above. |
| 12pm - 1pm | HITT Basketball Workout A one-hour HIIT basketball session took place in Paternoster Square. |
| 1pm - 7pm | Open Play Private bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space was open for reservation via the live calendar above. |
Wednesday 5 August
| 11am - 12pm | Open Play Private bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space was open for reservation via the live calendar above. |
| 12pm - 1pm | LSF Women's Lunch Club Ages 18+ came down and gave 3x3
basketball a go |
| 1pm - 5pm | Her World Her Rules day hosted by Brixton Topcats with Coach Moji Free sessions for ages 13 – 18 took place. 1:00 – 1:15pm | Welcome & Registration 1:15 – 2:00pm | Skills Session 2:00 – 3:45pm | 3v3 Tournament 3:45 – 4:30pm | Her World Challenges Back-to-back
shooting contests including the Three-Point Shootout
(five balls, most makes wins), the Hot Shot Challenge
(45 seconds to score from marked spots), and a
fan-favourite game of Knockout. 4:30 – 4:50pm | Queen of the Court Winner stays,
challengers rotate, first basket wins the spot - 20
minutes of fast-paced competition crowning one Queen of
the Court 4:50 – 5:00pm | Awards |
| 5:30pm – 7pm | Muslim Women in 3x3 Basketball A free and welcoming, women-only session with coach-led
skill development and fun 3x3 games took place. |
Thursday 6 August
| 11am - 5pm | Homecoming Celebration with Basketball England 12 - 2pm The public were invited down to meet the championship-winning quartet from the Commonwealth Games 2026 and see their gold medals as they returned to the 3x3 court where they inspired London ahead of the games. There was live interviews with the players about their gold medal journey, 3x3 basketball sessions, as well as photo and autograph opportunities. Open play 11am - 12pm and 2 - 5pm Private bookings for up to 8 players were available. The space was open for reservation via the live calendar above. |
| 5pm - 6pm | Workout with Third Space A one-hour workout took place in Paternoster Square. |
| 6pm - 7pm | Workout with Third Space A one-hour workout took place in Paternoster Square. |
Friday 7 August
| 11am - 12:30pm | Brixton Topcats Takeover - 3x3 tournament open to U19 Open to boys aged 15 - 18 years
old.
Free to join. Register below. Register |
| 11pm - 3pm | Open play Private
bookings for up to 8 players. The space is yours for the
session - reserve via the live calendar above. Book Now |
| 3pm - 7pm | 3x3 Tournament
Enter a 3x3
team of four for £25 and compete against other players
in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral. No experience
required. Book
NowBook a slot via the live calendar above under 'Activities'. |
Saturday 8 August
| 11am - 2pm | Open play Private bookings for up to 8 players. The space is yours for the session - reserve via the live calendar above. Book Now |
| 2pm - 3:30pm | JMG Select x BounceWear closed event
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| 3:30pm - 4:15pm | BounceWear 1v1 challenge Come down
and join a 1v1 challenge. Max 10 places. Free session.
Bookings now closed. |
| 4:15pm – 7pm | UDFN x BounceWear Closed event. Open to spectators. |
Sunday 9 August
| 11am - 7pm | Open play
Private
bookings for up to 8 players. The space is yours for the
session - reserve via the live calendar above. Book
Now |
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Central London Alliance has been awarded National Lottery funding to support the 3x3 basketball programme of activity. Thanks to everyone who plays for your support.
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FAQs
All required equipment such as balls will be provided for you, so there's no need to hire any equipment. You will need to come ready to play, with suitable shoes. We recommend bringing a bottle of water and sunscreen with you, and keeping personal belongings to a minimum as lockers will not be available.
All our venues are easily accessible via public transport. To travel to:
Paternoster Square, EC4M 7DX - Mansion House, St Paul's and Blackfriars tube stations are only a short walk away. The closest overground station is City Thameslink which is regularly served by Thameslink trains. Bus routes 11, 15, 17, 26, 76, N11, N15, N21, N26, N199, N550, N551 frequently stop at St Paul's Cathedral stop SK.
A public toilet is available in Paternoster Square from Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm and on weekends 9am - 5pm. Please note: 50p charge may apply to everyone except RADAR key holders. Change machines are available.
Yes! All our activities are suitable for all and are wheelchair friendly.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, you will be notified, and your booking will be cancelled.
We kindly advise that drinking alcohol and smoking is not permitted when partaking in sporting activities, and request all participants play and use the provided equipment responsibly.
Please note as well to take all your litter with you for proper disposal at the nearest bins.