Providence Pirates is a professional basketball franchise that has been founded on September 19, 2019 but due to COVID-19 started their inaugural season as a part of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 2021-22 season. The Pirates are focused on providing fun and affordable family entertainment to our Ocean State residents by bringing in top professional talent. We are committed to making a positive impact in the community through partnerships with corporate, non-profit and community-based organizations to help our families, neighbors, and children in need.​The Pirates will compete in the very competitive Northeast Region and against teams from the New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.