Riverside Museum 3x3 basketball court

Grab a ball, grab you friends and get playing
Close-up action shot of two boys jumping to shoot a basketball near the hoop, with a distinctive modern building in the background.

Everything you need to know

Glasgow's first-ever 3x3 basketball court is outside the iconic Riverside Museum. Why not try it out before or after your visit to the museum?

All the details about the court are in the sections below.

No, just like entry to the Riverside Museum, the court is free of charge.

No, there is no need to book. All you have to do is turn up, walk on, and play. The court operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

The court is open 24 hours a day. Although it is not directly floodlit.

Everyone is welcome to use the court. You can play whether you're an experienced player or have never tried basketball before.

Yes, you'll have to bring your own ball with you to use on the court.

Local players try out the court

Three young people play basketball on an outdoor court at Riverside Museum, viewed from below the hoop.
Young people playing on the court
Young people play on an outdoor basketball court near the entrance of the Riverside Museum.
A wide shot of the court at the Riverside Museum
A young person in red jumps to shoot a basketball while six others stand around the hoop.
Someone scoring during a game on the court
Five young people play basketball on an outdoor court with trees and buildings in the background.
A group of young people playing 3x3 on the court
We realised there was a bit of a gap in the market for a court here. We're so keen to promote urban sports at Riverside Museum.
Ruth Forsyth Assistant Museum Manager at Glasgow Life
Riverside Museum exterior with Tall Ship Glenlee on a sunny day

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