Match Preview
London Lions Women host Oaklands Wolves at NCC Fitness on Saturday 31 October 2026 in a SLBW Championship fixture that brings two progressive and competitive London-adjacent women’s basketball programmes into direct competition. Oaklands Wolves, based in St Albans, have developed a strong identity in the SLBW Championship and are consistent competitors whose squads blend physical development athletes and experienced SLBW performers in a style that tends to challenge the Lions’ depth and conditioning. Halloween Saturday basketball at NCC Fitness makes for an enjoyable and memorable matchday occasion — an accessible and fun afternoon fixture in east London that works particularly well for groups and families looking for a quality live sport event without the pricing or logistical complications of larger arena venues. The Lions Women are building consistently through 2026-27 and NCC Fitness provides a setting where the combination of intimate atmosphere, close basketball action and vocal support creates the best of what live women’s basketball in London has to offer. Saturday afternoon SLBW Championship action at NCC Fitness remains one of London sport’s most underappreciated value propositions — genuine competition at the highest domestic women’s level in an accessible Hackney venue. London Fields and Hackney Central Overground are within walking distance. Official tickets available via Universe; StubHub and Viagogo also list availability.
