#FIRSTLOOK: SCARBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE TO HOST SCARBOROUGH SHOOTING STARS ACTIVATION

Scarborough Town Centre (STC) is teaming up with the Scarborough Shooting Stars to bring basketball culture, community energy and friendly competition to the mall. On Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Centre Court will transform into a lively basketball court for 5 Spot, a community basketball activation. Participants will compete in a series of qualifiers and playoff rounds for the opportunity to be crowned the first-ever Scarborough Shootout Champion. The event is free for spectators and participating teams.

Rooted in Scarborough’s deep connection to basketball, sport and community, the activation brings together local players, fans and recognizable basketball personalities for a day that celebrates the city’s energy on and off the court. The event will be hosted by The Real Smilez (@therealsmilez) and Brady Heslip (@heslip), creating an engaging experience for participants and guests.

“Scarborough Town Centre is proud to be a community gathering place, and 5 Spot is a great example of how we can bring people together through shared passions and experiences,” said Karen Calibuso-Kwa, Marketing Manager of Scarborough Town Centre. “In partnership with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, a team that reflects the culture, diversity and pride of our community, we’re excited to welcome residents, families and basketball fans to an event that truly embraces the spirit of Scarborough.”

Scarborough Shooting Stars

The Scarborough Shooting Stars are Scarborough’s own professional basketball team, proudly competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Since tipping off in 2022, the Shooting Stars have electrified the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre each summer, backed by one of the most passionate and culture-driven fan bases in the country.

Inspired by the grit, diversity, and creative pulse of Scarborough, the team’s identity reflects the city’s strength, pride, and unstoppable energy on the court and in the community. The team is entering its 5th season with the ultimate goal of bringing back its second CEBL championship to Scarborough.

Scarborough Town Centre

Scarborough Town Centre is the largest regional shopping centre in the eastern Greater Toronto Area, with more than 200 shops and services and 1.6 million square feet of retail space. Ranked as one of the top 20 performing shopping centres in Canada, Scarborough Town Centre welcomes 20 million shoppers per year. Located at HWY 401, between Brimley Road and McCowan Road. Scarborough Town Centre is managed by Oxford Properties Group and owned by AIMCo and Omers Realty.

Oxford Properties Group

Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$82 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 100 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees.