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.
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.
The program, offered throughout the spring and summer cohorts, combines both physical and personal development.
Every Friday night, youth are driven to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) 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.
Unleashing Potential League (U.P.) League
Unleashing Potential (U.P.) League is a girls basketball league for young women ages 12 to 18 years old. Each week, participants are bused to MLSE Launchpad where they receive dinner, participate in self-development workshops, on-court skills and drills sessions, and game play. The program aims at creating a safe space where young women can foster connections with peers from various communities, develop their basketball skills, and increase self-esteem.
Program dates
Registration for Midnight Basketball is now open. Registration information for the 2026 Unleashing Potential League (formerly League of Her Own) will become available at a later date.
Midnight Basketball
Program is open to male youth ages 14 to 18.
Location: Kerr Hall gym at Toronto Metropolitan University
Time: 6 p.m. to midnight
Dates of 2026 program:
- Program launch event: Friday, April 24
- Spring cohort: Every Friday from Friday, April 24 to Friday, June 12
- Summer cohort: Every Friday from July 3 to August 21
Regional contacts:
- East region: Daniel.Yu@torontohousing.ca
- Central region: Fitriya.Mohamed@torontohousing.ca
- West region: Ahmed.Adan@torontohousing.ca
Register for spring 2026 Midnight Basketball program
Complete the online form to register for the spring 2026 cohort. Program runs every Friday starting on April 24 to June 12, 2026.
Register onlineRegister for summer 2026 Midnight Basketball program
Complete the online form to register for the summer 2026 cohort. Program runs every Friday starting on July 3 to August 21, 2026.
Register onlineToronto 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.
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