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About East London Phoenix
East London Phoenix is the University of East London’s performance programme for basketball and wheelchair basketball.
The Phoenix Women’s Premier League wheelchair basketball team is UEL’s first sporting franchise and plays its home games at SportsDock.
UEL has developed into one of the UK’s leading universities for athletes combining study with high-performance sport. East London Phoenix gives athletes opportunities to develop on and off the court while studying.
East London Phoenix has three competitive squads:
- Women’s Premier League wheelchair basketball
- Men’s Division 3 National League basketball
- Women’s Division 2 National League basketball
Join East London Phoenix and become part of a growing London basketball and wheelchair basketball programme.
Women’s Premier League (Wheelchair basketball)
The British Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Premier League (WPL) is the first professional women’s wheelchair basketball league of its kind in the world and the first professional para-sport league in the UK.
East London Phoenix is a British Wheelchair Basketball High-Performance Partnership and one of the universities that hosts a WPL team. The league expanded to five teams for the 2024/25 season.
We also run a second women’s wheelchair basketball squad under the Phoenix name. The team competes in Division 1 of the Women’s League and began its campaign in November 2024.
Men’s Division 3 National League (Basketball)
The National Basketball League (NBL) is the UK’s largest basketball league, with national competitions for senior and junior teams.
This is Phoenix’s first season in Men’s Division 3, when the team became conference champions. The team is aiming for promotion to Men’s Division 2.
Women’s Division 2 National League (Basketball)
The women’s team had a strong first season in the NBL:
- 3rd in their conference
- Reached the second round of the playoffs
The focus this season is to win the conference and push for a national title.
Women’s Division 2 NBL fixtures
| Month | Day | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| September | 27 Saturday | London Thunder (Away game) |
| October | 11 Saturday | Solent Kestrels (Away game) |
| 12 Sunday | Brent Bulls (Away game) | |
| 19 Saturday | Reading Rockets (Away game) | |
| November | 2 Sunday | Slough Cobras |
| 15 Saturday | Plymouth Marjon Raiders (Away game) | |
| December | 6 Saturday | London All Stars (Away game) |
| 14 Sunday | London Thunder | |
| January | 4 Sunday | Solent Kestrels (Away game) |
| 11 Sunday | Barking Abbey | |
| 18 Sunday | Barking Abbey (Away game) | |
| 31 Saturday | London Cavaliers | |
| February | 8 Sunday | Plymouth Marjon Raiders |
| 21 Saturday | Cardiff Met Archers (Away game) | |
| March | 1 Sunday | London All Stars |
| 7 Saturday | Slough Cobras (Away game) | |
| 15 Sunday | Cardiff Met Archers | |
| 22 Sunday | Reading Rockets |
Men’s Division 3 NBL fixtures
| Month | Day | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| September | 21 Saturday | Newham Youngbloods (Away game) |
| 28 Saturday | Essex Charge (Away game) | |
| October | 5 Sunday | Surrey 89ers |
| 18 Saturday | Sussex Storm (Away game) | |
| 26 Sunday | Brent Bulls (Away game) | |
| November | 2 Sunday | London United |
| 8 Saturday | Kent Crusaders (Away game) | |
| 16 Sunday | London Thunder | |
| 29 Saturday | Westminster Warriors (Away game) | |
| December | 7 Sunday | Essex Charge |
| 13 Saturday | Surrey 89ers (Away game) | |
| January | 4 Saturday | Brent Bulls |
| 18 Saturday | Sussex Storm | |
| 26 Saturday | London Sharks | |
| February | 1 Saturday | London United (Away game) |
| 8 Saturday | Kent Crusaders | |
| 14 Saturday | London Thunder (Away game) | |
| 21 Saturday | London Sharks (Away game) | |
| March | 1 Saturday | Westminster Warriors (Away game) |
Get involved
You can compete, train, volunteer or support East London Phoenix.
- Buy tickets for East London Phoenix home games
- Register your interest in East London Phoenix try-outs and programme pathways
- Contact the East London Phoenix team
East London Phoenix FAQs
Who can join East London Phoenix?
Phoenix is open to talented basketball and wheelchair basketball athletes. Selection depends on team level and squad needs. If you’re interested, register your details and the team will advise on pathways.
How do try-outs and selection work for East London Phoenix?
Try-outs run at set points in the season. After you register interest, the coaching team will share dates, requirements, and what to expect on the day.
Where do East London Phoenix teams train and play home games?
Training and home fixtures take place at SportsDock on UEL’s Docklands Campus.
Can I combine Phoenix with studying at UEL?
Yes. Phoenix is built around a dual-career model, so athletes can train and compete alongside their degree.
How do I contact the East London Phoenix programme or get updates?
Use the contact link on this page to reach the Phoenix team. For match updates, follow SportsDock/UEL Sport channels and check fixtures here.