Brodie Rec League plans to be in 100 cities by the end of 2027.
Brodie Rec League’s inaugural season in Metro Vancouver is playing ball right now.
The massive recreational basketball league was founded in Toronto in 2019 and now counts 50,000 players across more than 35 cities. Those numbers now include Metro Vancouver, with new branches in Richmond and Burnaby launched last month.
On its site it claims to be the biggest adult basketball league in the world, and the plan is to keep growing, with 100 cities by the end of 2027.
In Richmond and Burnaby, the fall season (lasting 12 weeks) is currently underway, with a winter season planned for December. Each city is hosting 24 teams right now.
“We currently operate at SFU Burnaby and The Hoop Vancouver in Richmond. We would love to expand to other areas of Metro Vancouver in the future,” spokesperson Faith Meek tells Vancouver Is Awesome in an email.
On the Brodie site, a waitlist is up for Surrey as well, which may turn into a new league.
Players can join as individuals or teams.
“Individuals can join or drop in to Ambassador teams, which are captained by Brodie ambassadors who welcome single players,” Meek says. “Alternatively, you can join with friends or captain your own team. Full teams require 12 players.”
Seasons run about $300, which includes a uniform and welcome package. Skill levels range from newcomer to semi-pro.
“Our goal is to give everyday athletes around the world a professional basketball experience,” says Brodie founder Connor Renton, in a press release. “We’re building a company that can deliver that same premium experience in any city – from the app and the brand to the content and operational infrastructure.”