Super League Basketball Cup Finals Returning to Manchester's AO Arena in 2027

Super League Basketball (SLB) is delighted to confirm that the SLB Cup Finals will return to Manchester's iconic AO Arena for the second consecutive season, with British basketball's biggest cup showpiece set to take centre stage on Sunday, March 21, 2027.

Following the success of last season's event, where hometown favourites Manchester Basketball battled their way to both Men's and Women's Finals and thousands of fans came together for an unforgettable day, the AO Arena will once again host both Cup Finals as the league continues to elevate the sport's premier events.

The double-header will see the finalists from the men's and women's SLB Cup competitions battle for silverware on one of the UK's biggest sporting stages, delivering an unmissable day of world-class basketball and entertainment.

Tickets will be available through the following sales windows:

• Exclusive pre-sale for SLB fans: Monday, August 10
• General sale: Monday, August 17

Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early, with strong demand expected following the success of last season's event, which saw the AO Arena host the SLB Cup Finals for the first time.

SLB Head of Events Clare Holmes said:

"We're thrilled to be bringing the SLB Cup Finals back to the AO Arena for a second consecutive year. Last season's event demonstrated the incredible appetite for elite basketball in Manchester, with a fantastic atmosphere created by supporters from across the country. Our goal is to continue raising the bar for our major events, and we're excited to welcome fans back for another unforgettable day celebrating the very best of Super League Basketball."

Councillor Shazia Butt, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Libraries, Manchester City Council, said:

“We're delighted to welcome the Super League Basketball Cup Finals back to Manchester and the AO Arena for 2027. Last season's finals demonstrated the passion that exists for basketball across our city and beyond, with Manchester Basketball reaching both the Men's and Women's Finals and thousands of fans creating an unforgettable atmosphere. The decision to return is a strong endorsement of Manchester's reputation as a city alive with sport, not only one that hosts major sporting events but actively champions basketball at every level, from grassroots participation in our communities to elite competition on the national stage. We look forward to welcoming supporters from across the UK for another fantastic celebration of the sport.”

The SLB Cup Finals are one of the flagship events on the Super League Basketball calendar, bringing together the top men's and women's teams to compete for the first major trophies of the season. With elite competition, a passionate fanbase and a world-class venue, the 2027 Finals promise to be another landmark occasion for British basketball.

Event Schedule – Sunday 21 March 2027:
• Doors Open: 12:30
• Women's Final Tip-Off: 13:30
• Men's Final Tip-Off: 16:00

This is more than a final - it’s a celebration of British basketball at its best.