The Mayor’s London Basketball Taskforce

The Mayor of London is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to grow the game of basketball in the capital.

Building on the sport's rising popularity, the Mayor has launched a dedicated Basketball Taskforce to elevate the sport's profile, secure major events, and create positive opportunities for young people across London.

Key Objectives

The Basketball Taskforce brings together experts from sport, business, culture, and government to deliver on several key objectives:

• Grow London’s basketball scene
  We are focused on developing pathways for emerging talent, enhancing local infrastructure, and promoting the sport’s influence beyond the court—including its impact on fashion, lifestyle, and culture.
• Attract major basketball events
  We aim to secure world-class basketball events, including NBA games, FIBA competitions, and 3x3 Basketball. We’ll also identify emerging opportunities to host new and exciting basketbal...