Brighton Beach basketball court has reopened to the public following a full renovation as the latest project from the Hoopsfix Foundation.

Primarily funded by Brighton & Hove City Council, with additional support from Foot Locker and the Hoopsfix Foundation, the court reopens having been extended by four metres in length, two metres in width, with top of the range flex rims, 72 inch acrylic backboards and gooseneck posts and padding, plus a beautiful artwork design from Sam Sure of Half Decent Day.

“This is a fantastic example of the council listening to what people want from their sports facilities and working with partners to deliver it,” Councillor Alan Robins, Cabinet member for Sports, Recreation and Libraries at Brighton & Hove City Council, said.

“Basketball is now the second most popular team sport among children and young people in England, with more than 1.2 million people aged 5 to 16 playing the sport every week. The demand for better facilities is huge and we know locally just how popular the sport – and this court – has become.

“Our thanks go to Foot Locker and the Hoopsfix Foundation for their support. To have the court ready for summer is brilliant and I can’t wait to see it busy and being enjoyed again.”

The changes followed a public consultation which more than 500 people responded to, with 98% asking for new hoops and backboards and 86% wanting to see a bigger court.

As part of an ongoing collaboration with Hoopsfix, the court will also begin to host regular tournaments and competitions – another key priority identified during consultation.

“This is one of the most iconic courts in the country and so to be able to have played a role in the refurb is a true honour,” Sam Neter, from Hoopsfix, said

“It is all the more meaningful for me, having grown up just 45 minutes away in Eastbourne, and I look forward to watching it get well used by players of all ages over the coming years.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Brighton & Hove City Council on this project. Their openness and willingness to listen to the needs of the basketball community was extremely refreshing.”

A launch event was held on Saturday May 31st which was attended by hundreds of people, and feature two exhibition games featuring local talent, an u11s clinic, and a dunk show which included a dunk over a PCSO which has gone viral on TikTok amassing over 350,000 views.

@hoopsfix @Jumplikejay clears the PCSO at the launch of Brighton Beach basketball court today! #britishbasketball #brighton #brightonbeach ♬ original sound – Hoopsfix

Official Brighton Beach court merchandise, including a game ball, is available to buy at Half Decent Day.