Midnight Basketball

Midnight Basketball League (MBL) is a unique basketball program that provides a positive space for youth to develop their skills both on and off the court.

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    About Midnight Basketball

    Launched as a pilot in 2013, the program brings together youth aged 14 to 18 from neighbourhoods across TCHC to play basketball on Friday nights.

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    The program, offered throughout the spring and summer cohorts, combines both physical and personal development. 

    Every Friday night, youth are driven to the University of Toronto's Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport where they take part in free games and skills training. Before stepping on the court, the teams enjoy a dinner and take part in life-skills workshops to learn about themselves, their peers and how to access positive life-changing opportunities.

    League of HER Own

    League of HER Own was a pilot program that launched in 2022 specifically for TCHC female youth ages 13 to 18. The program was founded in partnership with MLSE Foundation and the University of Toronto as a basketball program where female youth from across TCHC regions could come to a safe place to learn, practice, and enhance skills for in the summer at the University of Toronto. Featuring student athletes and special guest speakers, youth will participate in workshops on what it takes to succeed as a student athlete, how to take care of their bodies, building long-lasting positive habits, and more!

     

    Sign up for League of HER Own

    The 2025 season is now open for female youth ages 13 to 18.

    Register online

    Program dates

    Registration for the League of HER Own 2025 program is now open. Registration for Midnight Basketball is now closed.

    Midnight Basketball

    Location: University of Toronto Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport (100 Devonshire Place)

    Time: 6 p.m. to midnight

    Dates of 2025 program: 

    • Program launch event: Friday, April 25
    • First cohort: Every Friday from April 25 to June 13 (eight sessions total)

    League of HER Own

    Location: MLSE Launchpad, 259 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON

    Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

    Dates of 2025 program:

    • Monday, July 7
    • Monday, July 14
    • Monday, July 21
    • Monday, July 28
    • Monday, August 11
    • Monday, August 18
    • Monday, August 25

    Toronto Community Housing's Midnight Madness Docuseries trailer

    Additional Resources

    Looking for a place to play basketball in the city?

    Check out the City of Toronto's interactive map of over 50 community basketball courts and drop-in programs across the city. You can search by cost, location and accessibility for child, youth or adult programs.

    You can also contact the YMCA to learn more about their basketball program and how to book their courts to play pick-up.

    Active Living Team

    Contact for more information or to register

    Email: ActiveLiving@torontohousing.ca

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