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Fast paced, action packed fun and entertainment for the whole family. Find all the details you need to know below. We look forward to welcoming you to our next big Essex Rebels home game!
Entertainment at heart.
Come along to one of the premier sports venues in the East of England, the Essex Sport Arena, to watch fast-paced, end-to-end, action-packed, top quality professional basketball featuring the Essex Rebels stars. Each match day also features a range of performances and activities to keep the whole family entertained throughout your visit.
Travelling to the Arena.
Car Parking at the Essex Sport Arena: Weekend and weekday evening on-site parking is free, and there are over 1000 spaces next to the Essex Sport Arena.
Train Travel: The Essex Sport Arena is located 2 miles from Hythe Station in Colchester, and 2 miles from Wivenhoe Station.
Bus Travel: Buses from Colchester, Wivenhoe, Brightlingsea, St Osyth, Clacton, Weeley and Frating stop at the University of Essex next to the Essex Sport Arena (South Courts bus stop).
Upcoming matches & events
ESSEX REBELS SEASON OPENER
Get ready for an exciting evening with the Essex Rebels, featuring high-energy basketball and entertainment for all ages!
Join us as we kick off the season at the Essex Sport Arena with back-to-back games. Cheer on our Super League Basketball Women’s team as they take on Ipswich Basketball, followed by our Men’s NBL1 team going head-to-head with the newly promoted Milton Keynes Breakers. It’s going to be an action-packed night with double the excitement!
Here’s What’s Planned:
- Live DJ
- Spectacular Half-Time Show
- Queen B Mascot: Perfect for fun photos with family and friends
- Fan Competitions: Win great prizes!
- Kiss, Dance & Swag Cam: Your chance to be featured on the big screen
- Food & Drink: Enjoy a range of options to keep you energized
This is set to be one of the biggest events of the season! Gather your friends, family, and neighbours, and and let’s fill the arena with the loudest, most passionate fans in British Basketball – it’s OUR HOUSE!
REBELS DOUBLEHEADER: SLB Women vs Nottingham Wildcats & D1 Men vs Nottingham Hoods
Join us for an exciting Essex Rebels Basketball Doubleheader at the Essex Sport Arena on October 19th! The action kicks off at 4:00 PM with the Essex Rebels Super League Basketball (SLB) Women facing off against the Nottingham Wildcats. Then, at 6:30 PM, the Essex Rebels D1 Men take on the Nottingham Hoods. Don’t miss out on this thrilling day of top-tier basketball!
Essex Rebels D1 Men vs Reading Rockets
Get ready for another thrilling Sunday of basketball at the Essex Sport Arena on 20 October! The Essex Rebels D1 Men will go head-to-head against Reading Rockets at 4:00 PM. Don’t miss out on the excitement and energy of this must-see matchup!
Essex Rebels D1 Men vs Derby Trailblazers
Mark your calendars for an intense showdown on Sunday, 27 October, at the Essex Sport Arena! The Essex Rebels D1 Men take on the Derby Trailblazers at 6:30 PM. This matchup promises to be a thrilling battle between last year’s #1 and #2 finishers in the league standings. Don’t miss the action!
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Don’t miss our next big game
Come and see fast-paced, action-packed, top-level professional basketball in a first-class venue. Match days offer family-friendly entertainment including a DJ, big screen, cheerleaders, interactive competitions, children’s activities, refreshments, and our larger-than-life mascot, Queen B.
We Are Rebels – come join the rebellion!