Manchester Basketball and Manchester City Council are delighted to announce a joint investment in outdoor courts across the city, with support from Basketball England.

The first of these projects, located at Cringle Park, is scheduled to begin later this month, with an official opening planned for early May.

“We have extensive plans for our public space and parks,” commented MCR Active’s Head of Sport and Events Yarv Abbas.

“Basketball is one of the sports we wish to improve the facilities of. We have football and tennis facilities that we’ve invested in and basketball fits alongside that.”

The Council, MCR Active and Manchester Basketball have worked closely together since the new Manchester franchise was established in August 2024.

“Since launching the franchise, we’ve looked for ways to make a meaningful impact in the community,” commented Ben Pierson, President of Manchester Basketball.

“We know the impact that investing in accessible, open facilities can have, and we have been developing plans to refurbish courts for nearly a year. This is about giving young people safe, high-quality spaces to play, and creating more opportunities to engage with the sport across the city.”

“Our men’s and women’s professional teams include players who grew up playing on courts like these,” Pierson added. “Investing in community facilities is a key part of our long-term strategy to grow the game and increase participation across the city.”

Further details regarding the official opening of the Cringle Park court will be announced soon.