How Much Does a Basketball Court Cost in the UK?
cost20 May 2026·3 min read·By OnCourt Team
Key courts start around £2,000, half courts run £8,000 to £15,000, and a full court is £25,000 and up. Where the money actually goes, with groundwork costed separately so you can see it on its own.
Summary: basketball court costs in the UK
The total cost of a basketball court in the UK depends mainly on:
- Court size and layout
- Flooring type (Super X or Dynamic Pro II modular tiles)
- Groundwork/base preparation (existing vs new slab, DIY vs contractor)
- Hoop system and accessories
Typical project ranges
- Compact key court with modular tiles + wall-mounted hoop: from ~£2,000 (assuming existing flat base and DIY install)
- Regulation half court with pro flooring, MegaSlam hoop, and professional base prep: typically £8,000–£15,000
- Larger or fully custom builds: £30,000+ possible depending on size, accessories, and branding
Court size and tile-only costs
Tile-only prices (modular flooring, excluding groundwork, hoops, and accessories):
- Compact key court (6.11 × 6.72 m, ~41 m²): £1,200–£2,000
- Extended key court (5.3 x 9.4 m, ~50 m²): £1,500–£2,500
- FIBA 3×3 half court (15 x 11 m, ~165 m²): £5,000–£8,000
- NBA-spec half court (15.2 x 14.3 m, ~217 m²): £6,500–£10,500
- Full FIBA court (28 x 15 m, ~420 m²): £12,500–£20,000
Use the OnCourt 3D court designer (opens in a new tab) to configure exact dimensions and get specific pricing.
Flooring options
Super X
- Open-grid, all-weather tile with good drainage
- Lower price point, robust and suitable for residential and community courts
- Installs without adhesive over a flat base
Dynamic Pro II
- Closed-surface, multi-layer tile
- Higher performance: better ball response, traction, and shock absorption
- Favoured for competition-standard and commercial courts
Both systems:
- Click-together modular tiles
- Can typically be laid in a day on a prepared base
- Cost scales linearly with area
More detail: Flooring guide (opens in a new tab).
Basketball hoops & accessories
- MegaSlam 60 (60" tempered glass, in-ground): £2,500–£3,200
- MegaSlam 72 (72" tempered glass, NBA-size): £3,500–£4,500
- Game Light add-on: £800–£1,200
- Net Protect rebound net: £400–£700
MegaSlam systems are commercial-grade, height-adjustable, and designed for serious play.
More detail: Hoop buying guide (opens in a new tab).
Groundwork & base preparation
- Tiles require a flat, stable base (concrete or similar)
- If you already have a good concrete/paved surface: tiles can go directly on top (lowest cost route)
- For a new purpose-built base, a poured concrete slab is standard
Typical costs for a new slab (supply + install):
- £40–£80 per m²
- Example: FIBA 3×3 half court (~165 m²) base: ~£6,500–£13,000 via local groundworks contractor
OnCourt provides base specification drawings you can give to any local contractor; a specialist sports installer is not required.
More detail: Installation guide (opens in a new tab).
Example total project costs
1. Garden key court — £3,500–£5,500
- Extended key court (5.3 x 9.4 m)
- Existing flat concrete base
- Super X tiles
- Wall-mounted hoop
- DIY tile installation
2. Backyard half court — £12,000–£20,000
- FIBA 3×3 half court (15 x 11 m)
- New concrete base
- Dynamic Pro II tiles
- MegaSlam 60 hoop
- Professional groundwork, DIY tile install
- Very popular for family homes with space
3. Club or commercial half court — £18,000–£30,000+
- NBA-spec half court or full 3×3 court
- Dynamic Pro II flooring
- MegaSlam 72 hoop
- Game Light + Net Protect
- Professional installation throughout
- Optional branded line markings and custom colours (extra)
Costs not included in the above
- Planning permission (usually not required for most residential courts; see planning permission guide)
- Fencing/enclosures: typically £1,500–£4,000 depending on size and height
- Drainage remediation if the site needs it
- Delivery costs, which vary by location and order size
Getting an accurate quote
- Use the 3D court designer (opens in a new tab) to:
- Set your court size and layout
- Choose Super X or Dynamic Pro II
- Select hoop and accessories
- See instant pricing for your configuration
- For groundwork questions or design help, contact OnCourt (opens in a new tab).
| Court Type / Item | Dimensions / Area | What’s Included | Typical Cost Range (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact key court (tiles only) | 6.11 × 6.72 m (~41 m²) | Super X or Dynamic Pro II modular tiles, no groundwork or hoop | £1,200–£2,000 |
| Extended key court (tiles only) | 5.3 x 9.4 m (~50 m²) | Modular tile surface only | £1,500–£2,500 |
| FIBA 3×3 court (tiles only) | 15 x 11 m (~165 m²) | Modular tile surface only | £5,000–£8,000 |
| NBA-spec half court (tiles only) | 15.2 x 14.3 m (~217 m²) | Modular tile surface only | £6,500–£10,500 |
| Full FIBA court (tiles only) | 28 x 15 m (~420 m²) | Modular tile surface only | £12,500–£20,000 |
| MegaSlam 60 hoop | 60" tempered glass backboard | In-ground, height-adjustable system | £2,500–£3,200 |
| MegaSlam 72 hoop | 72" tempered glass backboard | In-ground, NBA-size backboard | £3,500–£4,500 |
| Game Light add-on | Hoop-mounted lighting | LED game light accessory | £800–£1,200 |
| Net Protect rebound net | Back-of-hoop netting | Ball-stop net behind hoop | £400–£700 |
| Concrete base (typical) | Any court size, priced per m² | Poured slab, supply and install by contractor | £40–£80 per m² |
| Half court base example | FIBA 3x3 (~165 m²) | Concrete slab groundwork only | ~£6,500–£13,000 |
| Garden key court (complete example) | Extended key (~50 m²) | Existing base, Super X tiles, wall-mounted hoop, DIY install | £3,500–£5,500 |
| Backyard half court (complete example) | FIBA 3x3 (~165 m²) | New base, Dynamic Pro II tiles, MegaSlam 60, pro groundwork, DIY tiles | £12,000–£20,000 |
| Club/commercial half court (complete example) | NBA-spec half or full 3x3 | Dynamic Pro II, MegaSlam 72, Game Light, Net Protect, pro install, branding | £18,000–£30,000+ |
| Fencing / enclosures | Varies by court size | Perimeter fencing or ball-stop enclosure | £1,500–£4,000 |
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