Founding and Host Partner
Visit Rwanda is proud to be the official Founding and Host Partner of the Basketball Africa League.
Through the partnership, Rwanda hosted the first-ever Basketball Africa League tournament at the world class BK Arena during its first three seasons in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Rwanda will host the 2024 playoffs and finals on 24 May – 1 June.
This unique collaboration showcases Rwanda as a world-class tourism and investment destination and positions the country as a continental hub for sporting events and sports-based tourism.
Visit Rwanda and the Basketball Africa League also collaborate on basketball and youth development initiatives.
Basketball Africa League 2023 Playoffs and Finals Highlights
Explore Rwanda during the BAL
Known as the “Land of A Thousand Hills,” Rwanda offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda is one of the few countries where you can find mountain gorillas. Thanks to the incredible conservation efforts, endangered mountain gorillas are now the only great ape species in the world growing in number. Rwanda offers unforgettable adventures that allow you to get up close with these majestic creatures in the Volcanoes National Park.
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park is central Africa’s largest protected wetland and Rwanda’s refuge for savannah adapted species. In this park you will encounter the Big Five, and enjoy a hot air balloon safari and a boat safari among other unique experiences. Here you can encounter the Big Five, enjoy a hot air balloon ride or a sunset boat safari, among other unique experiences. Akagera offers captivating views of the savannah, serene lakes, and wetlands, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife game drives.
Nyungwe National Park
Located in the southwestern Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Your journey will include an opportunity to traverse the canopy walkway, spot incredible biodiversity on beautiful trails, and enjoy breathtaking views of the lush rainforest canopy.
City of Kigali
The vibrant city of Kigali offers a unique mix of art, culture, and modernity. Dive into lively markets that offer a mix of tastes and crafts and stroll around ambient and welcoming neighbourhoods. You will enjoy the variety of culinary tastes offered by local eateries, an exciting nightlife and the friendliness of the city’s residents.
Basketball Africa League
The Tournament
This season’s Basketball Africa League season will tip off on Saturday, 9 March 2024 at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa with defending BAL Champions, Al Ahly (Egypt) among seven teams that have competed in the BAL before, alongside first-time participants from Burundi, Central African Republic, Libya, Morocco and Rwanda.
The fourth BAL season will feature a record 48 games in Pretoria; Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; and Kigali, Rwanda, marking the first BAL games in South Africa and the first time the league will play games in four different countries.
The 12 teams have been divided into three conferences of four teams each. Seven of the teams have competed in the BAL before, two of which – Petro de Luanda (Angola) and US Monastir (Tunisia) – will be competing for a record fourth season.
Basketball fans around the world are welcome to watch the playoff and final games live at the BK Arena and on broadcast partners.
BK Arena
The Location
The BK Arena is the largest indoor stadium in East Africa, with a capacity to seat 10,000 people. The multi-purpose arena will host all the playoffs and final games of the 2024 Basketball Africa League Season.
