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Derby Arena to host National Championship Finals 2026!
Derby Arena has been selected as the venue for National Championships Finals, the pinnacle event in the British Wheelchair Basketball National League.
In partnership with Derby City Council, British Wheelchair Basketball will deliver the 2026 National Championship Finals on Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th May, with clubs from across the country gathering to compete at the highest level in the domestic league.
The venue is situated in Pride Park, Derby, easily accessed by car and public transport, and is a fully accessible venue that is purpose built to host world-class sporting events.
Jo Rutavičius, Participation Director at British Wheelchair Basketball, commented:
“We’re delighted to share that Derby Arena will be home to the National Championship Finals for 2026. Pride Park has a high sporting pedigree and is in a great central location, providing an ideal venue for the pinnacle event of our domestic season. We’re confident that the facilities have an excellent standard of accessibility for competitors as well as spectators, and that the court is ready for high intensity wheelchair basketball.
“As the standard in the National League grows, we want to replicate that by elevating the quality of the National Championship Finals to provide the very best atmosphere for our teams.”
Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Streetpride, Public Safety and Leisure said:
“We are incredibly proud that Derby Arena will host the British Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Finals in 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our excellent facilities and Derby’s dedication to inclusive sport.”
BWB’s Technical Working Group and Competitions Working Group have been involved in the decision making, including site visits with athlete testing to ensure the quality of the venue and floor.
DYNAMIK, British Wheelchair Basketball’s Official Sports Flooring Partner, installed the court surface at Derby Arena and are responsible for maintaining it to world-class standards.
The DYNAMIK sports floor is a high-performance, area-elastic fully sprung system built on a multi-layer timber DYNAMIK sprung undercarriage, allowing for the floor to perform to top-levels of performance and protection. It is finished with a solid synthetic surface designed to mirror the feel of traditional timber in rolling and slip resistance.
Tested to EN14904, the system meets all European standards and achieves area-elastic performance status, ideal for wheelchair sports due to consistent rolling resistance.
The seamless DYNAMIK PU surface, as used in Derby Arena, offers high indentation and impact resistance, supporting both sports and non-sports use. The court adds value to the playing experience due to its fast, smooth feel without the unwanted fatigue caused by softer, cushioned floors or those with joints or gaps between boards.
DYNAMIK are UK leaders within the sports surfacing industry due to their expertise and knowledge of indoor sports and the interaction athletes have with flooring, walling and equipment. DYNAMIK have been partners to BWB for over seven years and have worked closely with leading sports testing consultancies and BWB to achieve ideal surfaces and systems for this demanding wheelchair sport. Having a partnership with a company that can provide a range of surfaces and maintenance, or aftercare services allows interaction between our clubs, facilities allowing DYNAMIK to create more suitable venues for wheelchair basketball to take place without compromising performance, safety or player perception.
Event details, including ticketing and schedule, will be released in the coming months. Follow British Wheelchair Basketball on social media to keep up to date!
Image credit: Graham Commons
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