Basketball Manitoba is proud to support the second season of the Inner City Basketball League (ICBL), a free, inclusive basketball initiative serving youth across Winnipeg’s core communities. The 2026 season has expanded significantly, now involving 500 participants from 32 inner-city schools (up from 20 schools), and will run over 20 full game days between January 19 and March 26, 2026, at the Sport Manitoba Courts.
The ICBL delivers barrier-free access to sport by covering all costs associated with participation (transportation, uniforms, equipment, and facility use), ensuring that no child is left on the sidelines. The league promotes structured physical activity, skill development, and positive peer engagement in a safe and welcoming environment.
Over 50 teachers/coaches and youth officials contribute to the program’s delivery.
The ICBL is supported by a strong network of partners, including the Winnipeg School Division, Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association, Manitoba Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Council (MASRC), the Province of Manitoba, Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials, Zueike, and Basketball Manitoba.
Game Details
- Location: Sport Manitoba Courts, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg
- Courts: Five
- Game Times:
- Game 1: 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM
- Game 2: 12:30 PM – 12:55 PM
Participating Schools (32):
- Carpathia School
- Champlain School
- David Livingstone School
- Dufferin School
- Faraday School
- Fort Rouge School
- George V School
- Glen Elm School
- Greenway School
- John M King School
- Keewatin Prairie School
- Kent Road School
- King Edward School
- Lord Roberts School
- Lord Selkirk School
- Machray School
- Mulvey School
- Niji Mahkwa School
- Norquay School
- Pinkham School
- Prairie Rose School
- Principal Sparling School
- Ralph Brown School
- River Elm School
- Robertson School
- Shaughnessy Park School
- Sister Mac School
- Strathcona School
- Victoria Albert School
- Wellington School
- Weston School
- William Whyte School
Partnerships:
This initiative is made possible through the collaboration of several key organizations:
- Winnipeg School Division (WSD): The largest school division in Winnipeg, dedicated to providing quality education and extracurricular opportunities to its diverse student population.
- Basketball Manitoba: The governing body for basketball in Manitoba, committed to the promotion and development of basketball across the province.
- Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council (MASRC): An organization that empowers Indigenous communities in Manitoba through sports and recreation initiatives.
- Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association (WMBA): Established in 1997, WMBA provides structured basketball leagues for Winnipeg’s youth, fostering skill development and sportsmanship.
- Zueike: Designs and manufactures premium athletic apparel for all lifestyles, contributing to the success of this league.
- Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute: Providing trained varsity student-athletes as referees for all games, with support from the Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials (MABO).
The Inner-City Basketball League exemplifies the power of community partnerships in creating meaningful opportunities for youth engagement and development.
For more information about the Inner-City Basketball League, please contact Adam Wedlake at adam@basketballmanitoba.ca.