Finding a gym with basketball courts isn’t easy—and here’s why: gyms often prioritize space for strength & cardio areas, or group fitness and cycling classes over courts. Regulation courts, at a massive 94 x 50 feet, are challenging to fit within the gym footprint, and even smaller half-courts or high school-sized spaces can be hard to accommodate.
While it’s a tough search, it’s not impossible. We gathered up all the gym chains where you can get your hoop on: 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Equinox, Gold's gym and many more below.
There’s nothing quite like the clean hardwood, regulation lines, a single rim, and a wide backboard. Basketball enthusiasts can be picky—and for good reason. (Or maybe you're like me, avoiding the cement courts because your knees can’t take it anymore.)
Whatever your reason, there’s a special kind of joy in hooping indoors. Here are a few reasons why playing at a gym is worth it:
When you step onto a basketball court at a gym, you can typically expect a well-maintained space designed for quality play. Most courts feature smooth hardwood flooring, regulation hoops with sturdy backboards, and clearly marked lines for games like full-court, half-court, or even casual pick-up. At many regulation style courts, you'll see the "high-school" setup with 6 hoops, enough for a full-court 5-on-5 or just multiple spots for different basketball options (21, drills, 2-on-2, etc).