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The British Basketball League has announced a new format for the 2023/2024 season.
The change of format will see the introduction of an All-Star Game which will take place next March.
Additionally, the formats for the entire calendar, including the Play-offs, has been revamped with three major pieces of silverware up for grabs next season.
The league season will return in September in the Championship season. Before a mid-season pause from Championship action where clubs will turn their focus to the British Basketball Trophy which tips offs on Thursday 4th January. The trophy comprises of two groups of five before a semi-final and a final in Birmingham.
Upon the conclusion of the Championship season, the top eight teams will fight in the Play-offs, which sees an upgraded format of a ‘best of three’ series for both the quarters and semi-finals of the competition, before the season finale sees the league head to London and The O2 for the final on Sunday 19th May.
Aaron Radin, Chief Executive Officer of BBL, said, “We’re really pleased to be launching new formats for the 23/24 season, which I know will excite British Basketball fans. We wanted to ensure the format of the season was clearer for our clubs, partners and fans to follow, ensuring that all the thrilling action flowed throughout the season.
“The reintroduction of an All-Star game will be an amazing showcase of the sensational talent we have in the British Basketball League and adds another landmark moment into the basketball calendar. It’s been an incredible year for the league and we’re only going to continue to grow in the season’s ahead.”
