Whitefriars Invitational Tournament, 2026
Elite U19 Basketball. London. 4th – 5th July.
Introducing, the Whitefriars Invitational, a high-level weekend of elite U19 basketball at Whitefriars School in North West London.
Hosted by Bridge the Gap Basketball and led by Coach Maitland, the tournament will showcase four top U19 programmes from the UK and overseas competing across two days of intense competition, talent, and basketball culture.
Fans can expect high-level guards, elite athleticism, future college and professional prospects,
and a competitive environment designed to spotlight some of the most exciting young basketball talent in the game.
Tournament Information
Dates: Saturday 4th July – Sunday 5th July 2026
Venue: Whitefriars School
Location: Tudor Road, HA3 5PQ
Age Group: U19 Boys
Format: 4-Team Invitational Tournament
Round Robin games on Saturday
Semi Finals on Sunday
Championship Final on Sunday
Free Spectator Tickets
Entry to the tournament is free of charge.
However, all spectators must reserve a free ticket in advance in order to gain entry to the venue.
Due to venue capacity and event management requirements, walk-ins may not be permitted once capacity is reached.
Spectator Registration Includes:
Access to all tournament games
Seating access inside the venue
Tournament updates and event information
Priority entry management
Follow the Tournament
Follow tournament coverage, behind-the-scenes content, player highlights, and live updates across our social channels throughout the weekend.
Follow Bridge the Gap
- Instagram: @bridgethegap.basketball
Interested in Supporting the Event?
The Whitefriars Invitational provides opportunities for brands, sponsors, and basketball organisations
looking to connect with elite youth basketball culture in London.
For partnership or sponsorship enquiries, please contact our Bridge the Gap partnerships team
Media Accreditation
If you’d like to apply for media accreditation to the Whitefriars U19 Invitational Tournament, please use the form below.
Thank you for your interest in covering the Whitefriars Invitational!
