Match Preview
London Lions Women host Nottingham Wildcats at NCC Fitness on Saturday 17 October 2026 in a SLBW Championship encounter that brings one of women’s basketball’s most well-supported Midlands clubs to Hackney for a fixture with genuine table significance at this early stage of the season. Nottingham Wildcats have been a cornerstone of the SLB Women’s Championship for many years, producing British international players and competing regularly at the sharp end of the domestic competition — their away record in big venues has historically been strong, and they arrive in London ready to perform. London Lions Women have established NCC Fitness as their home base in Hackney and built one of the most progressive women’s basketball programmes in the country, drawing on a diverse talent pool and a coaching structure committed to development alongside competitive results. Saturday afternoon tip-offs at NCC Fitness attract a loyal crowd that blends long-standing Lions followers with fans new to women’s basketball who have discovered the quality and accessibility of live SLBW games in the capital. The venue is well served by public transport, with London Fields and Hackney Central Overground stations within easy walking distance and multiple bus routes connecting the surrounding east London areas. Official tickets are available via Universe; StubHub and Viagogo also list availability.
