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.


Book to Play
Paternoster Square
11am - 7pm
22 July - 9 Aug
Bank
St Paul’s
To register for any of the free activities taking place please use the form below
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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

Week 1: 22 to 26 July schedule

Wednesday 22 July

11am - 5pm Basketball England take over 

11am - 12pm (Ages 6 - 9): 
Basketball England’s Slam Jam programme will be delivered.
This session is focused around giving young participants a great first experience with basketball.
Free session. Register your interest below.

12pm - 1pm (Ages 10 - 13): 
Basketball England are delivering a participation session.
All abilities are welcome, with plenty of coaches on hand to support players.
Free session. Register your interest below.

1pm - 2pm:
Court closed

2pm - 3pm (Ages 14 - 17):
Basketball England are delivering a participation session.
All ages and abilities are welcome, with plenty of coaches on hand to support players.  
Free session. Register your interest below.

3pm - 5pm (Ages 18+):
Adult social play, all abilities and experience level welcome.
We will play a range of social games and shootarounds!  
Free session. Register your interest below.

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5pm - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Thursday 23 July

11am - 5pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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5pm - 7pm
Corporate Challenge
Closed for private use

Friday 24 July

11am - 12pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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12pm - 2pm
Free Taster Session
For players aged 18+
Come down for a free 30-minute taster session of 3x3 basketball.
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2pm - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Saturday 25 July

11am - 12pm
Sunrise Open 3x3 Session
For players aged 18+
1st hour focuses 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. Sunrise Open 3x3 Session: 1st hour focuses on skill development with professional coaching.
Session full. Registrations closed
1pm - 7pm
Open Play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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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.
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1pm - 3pm
Family Fun
Enjoy 2 hours of family-friendly 3x3 basketball, with parents and kids sharing the court together.
Free session. Register below.
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3pm - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Week 2: 27 July to 2 Aug schedule

Monday 27 July

11am - 5pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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5pm - 7pm
Charity Day
(Court closed for private use)

Tuesday 28 July

11am - 5pm
Wheelchair basketball Sessions

12pm - 1pm (Ages 18+)
Give wheelchair 3x3 basketball a go! 
Enjoy a London Titans showcase, followed by professional coaching and games.
Free Session. Register your interest below.

1pm - 2pm (Ages 18+)
Give wheelchair 3x3 basketball a go! 
Enjoy a London Titans showcase, followed by professional coaching and games.
Free Session. Register your interest below

2pm - 3pm (Ages under 13)
Give wheelchair 3x3 basketball a go! 
Enjoy a London Titans showcase, followed by professional coaching and games.
Free Session. Register your interest below

3pm - 4pm (Ages 13 - 17)
Give wheelchair 3x3 basketball a go! 
Enjoy a London Titans showcase, followed by professional coaching and games.
Free Session. Register your interest below

4pm - 5pm (All Ages)
Give wheelchair 3x3 basketball a go! 
Enjoy a London Titans showcase, followed by professional coaching and games.
Free Session. Register your interest below
Register
5pm - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Wednesday 29 July

11am - 7pm
Open Play and Watch Party
Celebrate and watch Team England play on the big screen at the Commonwealth Games.
To play on the court book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Thursday 30 July

11am - 1pm
Open Play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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1pm - 2:30pm
LBA SEND session
For SEND athletes aged 14+ come and try our inclusive 3x3 basketball, powered by the London Basketball Association.
Free session. Register below.
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2:30pm - 4pm
LBA Mixed 3x3
Mixed 3x3 for 17-19 year olds open to all abilities, come and try 3x3 basketball with London Basketball Association professional coaches. 
Free session. Register below.
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4pm - 7pm
Open Play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Friday 31 July

11am - 3pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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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.
Book a slot via the live calendar above under 'Activities'.
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Saturday 1 August

11am – 1pm
Skills lab
(more details coming soon)
1pm - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Sunday 2 August

12pm – 4pm
LondonHoops x AND1 3x3 closed event
5pm – 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Week 3: 3 Aug to 9 Aug schedule

Monday 3 August

11am - 7pm
Basketball England ASPIRE Takover
(court closed)

Tuesday 4 August

11am - 12pm
HITT Basketball Workout
Skip the gym. Take your workout outside with a one-hour HIIT basketball session in Paternoster Square. Book via the live calendar above under 'Activities'.
Book Activities
12pm - 1pm
HITT Basketball Workout
Skip the gym. Take your workout outside with a one-hour HIIT basketball session in Paternoster Square. Book via the live calendar above under 'Activities'.
Book Activities
1pm - 7pm
Open Play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
Book Now

Wednesday 5 August

11am - 7pm
Women in Basketball Day
(more information coming soon)

Thursday 6 August

11am - 5pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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5pm - 6pm
Basketball Workout
Skip the gym. Take your workout outside with a one-hour basketball workout in Paternoster Square.
Book via the live calendar above under 'Activities'.
Book Activities
6pm - 7pm
Basketball Workout
Skip the gym. Take your workout outside with a one-hour basketball workout in Paternoster Square.
Book via the live calendar above under 'Activities'.
Book Activities

Friday 7 August

11am - 12:30pm
Brixton Topcats Takeover - 3x3 tournament open to U19
Open to ages 15 - 18 years old. Free to join. Register below.
Register
12:30pm - 5pm
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 a slot via the live calendar above under 'Activities'.
Book Activities
5pm - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Saturday 8 August

11am - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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Sunday 9 August

11am - 7pm
Open play
Open to all. Book your space (up to 8 players per booking) via the live calendar above.
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If you would like to register as a team for the Masters 40+ Tournament taking place on Thursday 23 July from 12:30pm – 5pm you can do so here. Individual places can be secured through the ‘activites’ section above. 

In partnership with

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.

With support from



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.