nowadaysbasketball is an extremely popular sport in the city - visitors walking past green spaces  will see a variety of courts filled with cariocas playing energetic games of five on five.

if individuals are looking to play basketball in rio de janeiro a local might recommend they check the courts scattered around lagoa rodrigo de freitas, or around the bike paths in flamengo park. the residents of rio de janeiro are extremely welcoming so asking to join a local basketball game is completely acceptable.

For a list of indoor clubs and gyms an individual can take a look at the basketball federation of rio state website.