Welcome

Welcome to the Manchester Area Basketball League (MABL) website. Currently we have 3 Men's Divisions and 1 Womens Division incorporating teams from all over Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.

That's a wrap on another fantastic MABL season!

On behalf of the MABL Committee, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all players, coaches, teams, referees, and table officials for your commitment, effort, and support throughout the season.

To all teams — thank you for your competitiveness, sportsmanship, and the energy you brought week in and week out. The standard of basketball this season has been outstanding, and every club has played a part in making the league enjoyable and competitive for everyone involved.

To our referees and table officials — thank you for your professionalism, consistency, and dedication. Your contribution behind the scenes is invaluable and ensures that games are organised, fair, and run smoothly every week.

We would also like to thank everyone who volunteers their time to support clubs, players, and the league throughout the season. Community basketball only works because of the effort people put in both on and off the court.

We hope everyone has a well-earned break over the off-season, and we look forward to seeing you all again next season for another great year of basketball. Thank you all once again for being part of MABL.

— MABL Committee

Latest News

2025-2026 Division Honours

With a fantastic Playoff weekend to bring down the curtain on the 2025-2026 season, here are this seasons honours.

Referee of the Season - Ian Pollard Memorial Shield

Congratulations to Guillermo Sánchez-Mesa, this year's recipient of the Ian Pollard Memorial Shield.

The Referee of the Season award was renamed the Ian Pollard Memorial Shield for the 2009-2010 season, in honour of Ian Pollard — a FIBA referee, dedicated Committee member, and great friend of the MABL, who sadly passed away in 2009.

This award recognises a referee's outstanding contribution to officiating within the Manchester League and reflects the values Ian embodied throughout his involvement in the game. Respected both as a referee and player, Ian represented the very best of basketball, and this trophy continues to celebrate the ideals, commitment, and sportsmanship he stood for.

Referee of the Year - Guillermo Sánchez-Mesa

Referee of the Season - Guillermo Sánchez-Mesa

Womens Premier

Congratulations to Greater Manchester Titans on winning the league, cup and playoff finals. A very strong season for them and well deserved.

Womens Premier Division Winners - Greater Manchester Titans

MABL 2026 Womens Premier Division Playoff winners - Greater Manchester Titans

Womens Premier Playoff Final Winners - Greater Manchester Titans

Playoff Final MVP - Titans #71 D Johnson

Womens Playoff Final MVP went to Titans #71 D Johnson.

Mens Premier

Congratulations to Trafford Giants on winning the mens Premier division 3pts clear of second place rivals Myerscough. A competitive playoff final between Trafford and Myerscough saw Myerscough the victors by 6pts.

Mens Premier Division Winners - Trafford Giants

MABL 2026 Mens Premier Division Playoff winners - Myerscough

Mens Premier Playoff Final Winners - Myerscough

Playoff Final MVP - Myerscoughs #11 Cesar Sánchez Falette

Mens Premier Playoff Final MVP - Myerscough #11 Cesar Sánchez Falette

Mens Championship

Congratulations to Liverpool on winning the mens Championship division 3pts clear of second place rivals Preston 1. An intense playoff final between Liverpool and Preston 1 saw Preston 1 claim the victory with both teams separated by 8pts.

Mens Championship Division Winners - Liverpool

Mens Championship Playoff Winners - Preston 1

Mens Championship Playoff Final MVP - Prestons #4 Keenan Winnerman

Mens Division 1

Congratulations to Horwich Locos on winning the mens Division 1 4pts clear of second place rivals Burnley Blazers. In another final game between the top 2 teams in the division, Burnley Blazers came out on top in the Playoff Final beating Horwich Locos by 5pts. MVP was awarded to Horwich Locos #4 Isaac Litchmore.

Mens Division 1 Winners - Horwich Locos

MABL 2026 Mens Division 1 Playoff winners - Burnley Blazers

Mens Division 1 Playoff Final Winners - Burnley Blazers

2025-2026 Playoff Final Fixtures

With all semi-final games completed, the top 2 teams from each division will now proceed to the Playoff Finals. See you at the Playoff Finals on Sun 17th May.

Final Fixtures

Sunday 17th May
Tip Off	Home Team	Away Team	Competition
10:00am	Horwich Locos	Burnley Blazers	Mens Division 1
12:00pm	Liverpool	Preston 1	Mens Championship
14:00pm	Greater Manchester Titans	FBA Manchester	Womens Premier
16:00pm	Trafford Giants	Myerscough	Mens Premier

2025-2026 Playoff Semi-Final Fixtures

With all quarter-final games completed, the top 4 teams from each division will now proceed to the Playoff semi-finals. See you at the Playoff weekend on Sat 16th and Sun 17th May.

Semi-Final Fixtures

Saturday 16th May
Tip Off	Home Team	Away Team	Competition
10:00am	Horwich Locos	Preston 2	Mens Division 1
10:00am	Burnley Blazers	MARS	Mens Division 1
12:00pm	Liverpool	SBC White	Mens Championship
12:00pm	Preston 1	Manchester Spartans	Mens Championship
14:00pm	Greater Manchester Titans	Manchester Lynx	Womens Premier
14:00pm	FBA Manchester	Tameside Vikings	Womens Premier
16:00pm	Trafford Giants	St Helens	Mens Premier
16:00pm	Myerscough	Moss Side Tropics	Mens Premier

2025-2026 Season Standings

With all regular games concluded, the top 6 teams from each division will now proceed to the Playoffs. We look forward to another fantastic Playoff Weekend on Sat 16th and Sun 17th May.