Basketball in Bristol

There are LOTS of courts where you can play basketball in Bristol!

The image shows several members of two basketball teams, playing basketball in an indoor gym. One player is being propped up by her teammates to try and shoot the ball into the hoop, while other players stand below, ready for the next move. This is an example of what students can expect if they join a team to play basketball in Bristol. Photo by IMG_1979 Števonka: https://www.pexels.com/photo/women-playing-basketball-2116469/

Playing basketball in Bristol is a great way to make new friends, learn new sports-related vocabulary, and practice your speaking and listening skills!

Click the links below to find out more information about each court, and how to play basketball in Bristol!

Brandon Hill Court 

Brandon Hill court is free and requires no booking – but this might mean that there are people already there when you get there!  Scan the QR code to see where it is, and other information – this is about 15 minutes from ELC Bristol in Brandon Hill Park (just off Park Street, opposite Bristol Museum) 

Click here to find out more information!

Victoria Park Courts 

Again, a free court, no need to book but may be busy.  Scan the QR code, this is a little further from ELC Bristol, in the Bedminster area of Bristol.  It would take about 45 minutes to walk there, about the same via bus. 

Click here to find out more information!

Southmead Courts 

Same again, free to use, scan the code for location.  The Bristol Brickers also practice here, and offer sessions to play with their team.  Scan the second code to find out more about that! 

Click here to find out more information!

There are other courts available, click this link to see all the courts in Bristol! 

Join a Basketball Team in Bristol 

If you want to watch/play basketball at a more serious/professional level, there are many clubs in Bristol that you can join and practice with, or simply go to games and watch! 

The Bristol Flyers

This is Bristol’s main, professional Basketball team.  You can watch the games live at Ashton Court Stadium (the same stadium for Bristol City FC and the Bristol Bears RFC). 

Click here to find out more information!

West of England Basketball Association

Location:  All over Bristol and the surrounding areas

Cost:  From £3/session

Info:  Women’s and Men’s open sessions available; Inclusive and welcoming – no experience necessary, but they do have several teams which compete in local tournaments. 

Click here to find out more information!

Blackhawks Basketball Club 

Location:  Filton (about 30mins from Clifton by bus, 1.5hrs walking) 

Cost:  Various, depending on membership 

Info:  You have to contact contact@blackhawksbasketball.co.uk to make sure there is space for you to join.  They are a professional basketball club who play competitively in the area.  Only men’s basketball available.  

Click here to find out more information!