London Lions v Surrey 89ers

London Lions host Surrey 89ers at Copper Box Arena on Friday 13 November 2026 in a SLB Championship fixture that pits two clubs with strong south-east England roots against one another in front of what is expected to be a lively east London crowd. Surrey 89ers compete regularly in the top tier of British basketball and arrive in Stratford as capable opponents who have challenged the Lions competitively in previous encounters — a club that takes its away record seriously and comes prepared for the noise and intensity of a full Copper Box Arena. The Lions head into this domestic encounter fresh from their European schedule, with the Friday slot on the SLB calendar offering a platform for the squad to demonstrate domestic consistency alongside their continental ambitions. Friday-night SLB Championship action at the Copper Box is among the most enjoyable live basketball in London — the venue’s intimate upper tiers, steep seating and arena-bowl sightlines create a sense of occasion that punches well above the ticket price, and the Lions have historically produced some of their most engaging basketball in these autumn and winter Friday fixtures. Copper Box Arena is next to Stratford station on the Elizabeth line, Jubilee line, Central line, DLR and Overground. Official tickets via Ticketmaster; StubHub and Viagogo also list availability.