BASKETBALL
TOURS
BASKETBALL
TOURS
Basketball tours
Our basketball tours portfolio covers a wide variety of locations with some of the finest facilities on offer, where a focus on training, play, and sightseeing will bring teammates together whilst providing a fun and productive experience to be enjoyed by all.
Greece, Italy, and Spain are all great affordable European choices. But if you really want to experience this fantastic sport to the fullest, we’d definitely recommend a trip Stateside, where touring teams will be able to visit a multitude of locations across the USA and Canada — home of the illustrious NBA. Take a trip to the East Coast, home to the New York Knicks and the world-renowned Madison Square Gardens, or take on country’s finest in the likes of Chicago, Orlando, and San Francisco.
Wherever you choose to travel, all our basketball tours are crafted to ensure a completely bespoke experience geared to enhance your game, encourage teamwork, and deliver plenty of fun on and off the court.
Basketball tours to Greece
With the history of Athens and passion for sports, a basketball tour to Greece offers a perfect location to mix sport and culture.
Greece is a haven for basketball. Boasting some of Europe’s most successful clubs in Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, the capital is the perfect place to start your tour. By mixing basketball with the incredible history of Greece, we believe it’s the perfect location for your next basketball tour.
Greece's rich history, picturesque landscapes, and passion for sports make it an ideal destination for school and club sports tours. Students can compete close to iconic Olympic venues whilst soaking up the Mediterranean sun.
Beyond sports, Athens offers cultural exploration through visits to ancient ruins, inspiring young athletes to appreciate both physical prowess and historical significance. With warm hospitality, delectable cuisine, and a blend of modern amenities and ancient marvels, Greece promises an immersive and unforgettable sporting experience.
When to visit Greece? Basketball tours to Greece are available during September - May.
Excursions
Panathenaic Olympic Stadium
Acropolis
Isthmus Canal
Athens City Mall
Heraion Lake
Professional training
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"A fantastic experience, success for all who attended and MSG tours made it a memorable one.“
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Basketball tours to the UK
MSG’s Basketball team tours to UK offer visiting teams a high standard of basketball and a whole variety of rich cultural experiences. In the UK, your basketball team will have a trip that is memorable for far more than the games they play.
Groups looking for a basketball tour will have their expectations surpassed with the sport and culture that the UK has to offer.
On the court, the basketball teams across the country offer visiting teams a warm welcome on their basketball tour. With 675 recreational clubs throughout England and Wales, a competitive match will await your group.
When to visit the UK? Basketball tours to the UK are available during the basketball season.
Excursions
Sightseeing in London
Chester Zoo
Hikes in national parks
Historical Cities such as Bath and York
Theme parks such as Alton Towers and Thorpe Park
Bowling
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"A fantastic experience, success for all who attended and MSG tours made it a memorable one.“
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Basketball tours to Italy
Take your team on a basketball tour to Italy, visiting across our network of hosting cities such as Milan, Bergamo, Venice, Rome, Naples, Florence and Bologna.
For spring and summer groups, Lignano is a beach resort in north-eastern Italy, nearby the bigger cities of Venice and Verona. This allows for day trips - giving tourists an enhanced cultural experience – whilst benefiting from an on-site complex with training facilities.
Tours can be upgraded to twin-centre itineraries. From a northern base, Lake Garda, Bologna and Milan can be visited view them within a day, making Verona the perfect host city for great basketball tour mixed with Italian charm.
When to visit Italy? Basketball tours to Italy are available between October - June.
Excursions
Gardaland
Pompeii (Naples)
Venice sightseeing day
Live Serie A fixture
Enzo Ferrari Museum
Pizza making class
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Learning Objectives
"A fantastic experience, success for all who attended and MSG tours made it a memorable one.“
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in Italy
Basketball tours to Spain
On the most southerly part of the Costa Brava lies the town of Lloret de Mar – our recommended base for basketball tours to Spain. The town boasts a growing interest in basketball with lots of courts and spaces available to practice or for matches.
With a deep seaside tradition, today it is one of the largest tourist centres on Girona's sea front, offering a diverse range of sports activities. Basketball is particularly popular, with numerous local clubs and well-maintained facilities available for enthusiasts.
Beaches and coves with clear water combine with an interesting historic centre and a wide range of accommodation and leisure. Terraces, bars and restaurants help you to enjoy the Catalan night, making it possible to taste the region's products.
When to visit Spain? Basketball tours to Spain are available between September - June.
Excursions
Stadium tours
Day trip to Perpignan, France
Surfing lesson
Pro-basketball fixture
Guggenheim Musem, Bilbao
El Tibidabo
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"A fantastic experience, success for all who attended and MSG tours made it a memorable one.“
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Basketball tours to Portugal
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively cultural scene. Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, it boasts a unique charm with its narrow cobblestone streets, pastel-coloured buildings, and iconic trams that traverse its steep hills.
The city's landmarks include the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lisbon's diverse neighbourhoods', such as the historic Alfama district and the trendy Bairro Alto, offer a mix of traditional fado music, modern art, and delicious cuisine, making it a must-see destination for travellers.
Basketball is gaining popularity in Portugal, with a growing community of enthusiasts and players. Several clubs and organisations offer opportunities for both recreational and competitive play. Lisbon's basketball scene benefits from the city's excellent sports facilities and its active promotion of healthy lifestyles and team sports.
When to visit Portugal? Basketball tours to Portugal are available from September - April.
Excursions
Stadium tours and museum
Go Karting
Lisbon walking tour
Tram journey to the 'Miradouro de Senhora de Monte'
Surfing lessons
Lisbon buggy tours
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"A fantastic experience, success for all who attended and MSG tours made it a memorable one.“
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Basketball tours to the USA
Take your team on a basketball tour to America to experience arguably our most exciting set of itineraries for touring sports groups.
From Florida’s Space Coast to California’s Pacific Coast Highway, everything in between across its 48 contiguous states offers something truly unique. From big city New York to Yosemite National Park, the most iconic sights and highlights of this welcoming country can feature in your tour itinerary.
The US offers many touring options thanks to airlines’ coverage of major airport hubs. As a British Airways Preferred Partner, our tours allow groups to arrive and exit from different cities across the airline’s network, bringing multiple cities together in one travel schedule.
Think basketball, think NBA. All the big franchises are embedded in iconic cities that are ready to host your team on tour to America.
Our basketball tours to USA guarantees one thing, and that’s enthusiasm; from your opposition and appreciation for visiting their club or school. Expect to be well received both on and off the court as part of an itinerary that fuses sightseeing of iconic cities to incredible destinations.
With the game played in every town, city and state – not to mention on public courts wherever you travel – there's no better touring zone than the US to rehearse, play and watch the global stars in live action.
We recommend:
February: Florida, California, New York
Easter: California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas
May: New York, Illinois, Washington & Tennessee
Summer: Off-season
October: Florida, New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
Case Studies
What was your highlight or #magicalmoment on tour?
"All of us being up the edge in New York City as a group was wonderful and the game in Worcester. But I feel a special mention has to go to the trip around Mile high stadium in Denver, and the karaoke bar in New York."
Bedlinog RFC
Basketball tours to Canada
Take your team on a basketball tour to Canada for the ultimate all-round travel experience.
More affordable than the USA and with some of the highest living standards in the world, Canada provides a safe but thrilling adventure for all ages thanks in part to excellent flight links from several UK airports.
With so much to see and do, it’s remiss to limit your time in-country to less than ten days. Competitively priced hotels, affordable attractions and a generous spring and summer climate all combine to enhance the country’s reputation as THE go-to long haul tour for clubs, schools and universities.
Known for its beautiful scenery and bustling cities, Canada is one of the most welcoming and diverse countries in the world. Home to nearly 40 million people and ten provinces, this multicultural environment embraces tourists across its breadth of cities from Halifax in Nova Scotia through to British Columbia’s Vancouver Island.
Thanks to the NBA’s Toronto Raptors franchise, a basketball tour to Canada offers a live sport option for teams travelling during the seasonal months of October – May.
Tours are created across Canada to each of the major cities for club, school and university teams. Follow our Case Studies to review past tour itineraries and match reports.
When to visit Canada? Basketball tours to Canada are available year-round.
Touring
Options
Toronto and Niagara Falls
Our most popular tours incorporate Ontario’s Toronto and Niagara Falls, just a 7-hour flight from London. Experience the iconic CN Tower, traverse Toronto’s many waterfront attractions, catch a Blue Jays ‘ball game at the Skydome and finish up with seeing one of the wonders of the world on a boat trip to Niagara Falls.
Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec
With a little extra time and budget, tag on the capital – Ottawa – and French-speaking Montreal in the Quebec province to extend your experience in the eastern regions. A favourite activity for our regular touring teams incorporates an overnight stay at a wilderness lodge inclusive of white-water rafting and river-side BBQ dinners.
Alberta
For the Rocky Mountain experience, consider exploring Alberta. Cities such as Edmonton and Calgary flank the majestic mountain range with the ski resort of Banff enticing groups in the warmer months. Raft the Kananaskis River, soak in the thermal pools and appreciate the beauty via gondola to the town’s highest peak.
Vancouver and Victoria
A little further via air sits Vancouver and Victoria – the capital of British Columbia – located on Vancouver Island. Its coastal location offers whale watching opportunities, Grouse Mountain’s views of the Pacific and the unique Capilano Suspension Bridge. Extend your tour with stays in Whistler Village or with a USA side trip to Seattle.
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"A fantastic experience, success for all who attended and MSG tours made it a memorable one.“
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in Canada
