The Community Basketball League is officially back for the 2025/26 campaign — refreshed, reloaded, and ready to deliver our biggest and most ambitious season yet.
After months of preparation behind the scenes, the CBL returns with expanded divisions, stronger clubs, new partners and sponsors, a brand-new league platform, enhanced game-day systems, and an upgraded digital experience built to elevate every player, coach, parent, and supporter across London’s basketball community.
This season represents a major step forward in the evolution of the league. New franchises enter the fold, long-standing clubs renew their commitment, and a new wave of young talent from across the capital sets the tone for a year of competitive, community-driven basketball at every level.
We’re proud to welcome back the U18 division while delivering U10, U12, U14, and U16 competition across both PRIME (Division 1) and DEVELOPMENT (Division 2) tiers. This season also introduces improved stat-tracking, a streamlined fixtures system, and a vastly enhanced digital experience delivered through our new partnership with Basketball England and PlayHQ — all aligned with our mission to provide high-quality, well-organised basketball for every team in our ecosystem.
While the organisation remains the same, the CBL now sits within the London Basketball Network — its official new home. This move strengthens our ability to build a larger, better-integrated grassroots basketball community across the city. It allows us to reach more players, connect with new communities, and welcome more families into the league as we continue to grow.
From U10s just beginning their journey to the elite youth divisions showcasing London’s rising stars, the CBL continues to thrive as the city’s home for meaningful, accessible, opportunity-driven competition.
As tip-off approaches, we’re excited to welcome back all returning teams and extend a warm CBL welcome to the many new clubs joining us this season. The energy is high, the talent pool is deep, and the culture around the league has never been stronger.
Stay tuned for fixtures, schedules, player spotlights, weekly coverage, and more as we launch into a season full of growth, rivalry, excitement, and unforgettable moments across every court.
London’s league is back.
Let the new season begin.
