Essex Sport Arena
Home to the Essex Rebels the Essex Sport Arena is a modular, state of the art facility that offers the perfect platform to host both sporting and non sporting events of all sizes.
Essex Sport Arena.
The £12 million Essex Sport Arena is an innovative, multi-purpose space, available for sporting events, conferences, exhibitions, trade and craft shows and dance events. At its core the Arena is a highly versatile, multi purpose event space that can be configured to suit your exact requirements.
An exceptional space.
The main arena has 2,076m2 of floor space (60m x 34.6m) and seating for up to 1,655 people. It can be sub-divided into five separate spaces, giving full flexibility to suit your event. On the first floor there is a 150m2 (25m x 6m) function room, bar and lounge area, ideal for hosting drinks’ receptions and smaller meetings, and a glass fronted studio space over-looking the Arena.
For enquiries about how the Essex Sport Arena can support your next event, please email Jonathan Lowdell, Head of Sport Operation, [email protected].
Sports at the Arena.
The Essex Sport Arena is a competition and spectator venue, built to international sporting standards. It offers 20 courts, including basketball, volleyball, netball, badminton and futsal; with seating for up to 1,655 spectators. The Arena and entertainment areas can be hired for county, regional, national or international sporting competitions and training camps.
The main Arena is ideal for staging televised sporting events, offering a giant video entertainment screen, integrated sound system, LED lighting, and a performance analysis system, which can be used for live-streaming events in HD. Other features include a Dynamik sprung floor; height adjustable drop down and rollout basketball goals, international specification volleyball, netball and futsal equipment, and a customisable scoreboard.
Sports at the Arena.
If you’d like to add a drinks reception to your event, this can be hosted in one of our entertaining spaces on the first floor; either in our function room or in the bar and lounge area. A fully fitted kitchen and on-site catering is also available. The Arena is home to the Essex Rebels elite basketball and volleyball teams and the newly formed School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences.
So whether its grassroots or professional level sporting events the Essex Sport Arena can be transformed by our experienced staff to ensure your event provides an amazing experience for participants and spectators alike.
Upcoming matches & events
BCB Trophy: Essex Rebels vs Reading Rockets
British Championship Basketball Trophy
The wait is over — Essex Rebels Basketball is back! Join us at the Essex Sport Arena for our first home game of the 2025/26 season, as the Rebels Men tip off their British Championship Basketball Trophy campaign.
The Rebels will be looking to get their first home win in the inaugural BCB against no other than the Reading Rockets, last season’s KitKing Trophy and National Cup champions. With silverware pedigree and some familiar faces for Rebels fans in their line-up, this one promises to be an exciting match-up to kickstart the season!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of history as the Rebels launch their new era in the BCB with a high-stakes clash you won’t want to miss.
🎟 Tickets are available now — secure your seat and be part of the action!
SEASON OPENER: Essex Rebels vs London Lions
Join us for our Season Opener at the Essex Sport Arena
The 2025/26 season officially tips off as the Essex Rebels Women take on the London Lions in the Super League Basketball Trophy, in what promises to be a thrilling opening clash at the Essex Sport Arena.
But the action doesn’t just start on the court — we’re kicking off with a big Fan Zone outside the arena, bringing the community together for an afternoon of fun before tip-off!
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Exciting activities and yard games for all ages
- Music and good vibes to set the tone
- Giveaways and fan competitions
- Local food vendors serving up great eats
It’s the perfect family day out and a chance to celebrate the start of a brand-new season of Rebels Basketball. Grab your tickets, bring your energy, and join us as we pack the Essex Sport Arena for the ultimate season opener!
DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Oaklands Wolves & Essex Rebels Men vs Bristol Hurricanes
🏀 Essex Rebels Basketball Double-Header at the Essex Sport Arena
Join us for an action-packed day of basketball as the Rebels Women take on last season’s league champions, the Oaklands Wolves, in the Betty Codona Trophy at 4:00pm.
Then stick around as the Rebels Men hit the court at 6:30pm for their first-ever British Championship Basketball home game, facing off against the Bristol Hurricanes.
Two huge games and a full evening of elite basketball and the award-winning Rebels gameday experience.
🎟 Secure your tickets now and be part of the atmosphere!
DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Caledonia Gladiators & Essex Rebels Men vs Reading Rockets
The Essex Rebels are back at the Essex Sport Arena for another epic night of basketball action!
At 4:00pm, the Rebels Women face off against the Caledonia Gladiators in what promises to be a high-energy showdown.
Then at 6:30pm, the Rebels Men take on the Reading Rockets, last season’s KitKing Trophy and National Cup champions, in a must-see British Championship Basketball clash.
Enjoy two top-level games, an award-winning gameday experience, and an atmosphere like no other — all under one roof.
🎟 Don’t miss it — secure your tickets now and get behind the Rebels!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Loughborough Riders
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back in action at the Essex Sport Arena as they go head-to-head with the Loughborough Riders in a thrilling British Championship Basketball showdown.
Get ready for high-energy basketball, big plays, and all the excitement of a Rebels gameday.
🎟 Tickets on sale now — don’t miss it!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Worthing Thunder
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back at #OurHouse to take on Worthing Thunder in what promises to be another action-packed British Championship Basketball clash.
Bring the energy, back your Rebels, and be part of the atmosphere at the Essex Sport Arena.
🎟 Tickets available now — secure your seats today!
JERSEY NIGHT: Essex Rebels Women vs Oaklands Wolves & Essex Rebels Men vs Newcastle Knights
Rep your favourite Jersey at our JERSEY NIGHT!
It’s Jersey Night at the Essex Sport Arena — and we want everyone to get involved! Whether it’s your favourite Rebels jersey or any jersey from around the world, wear it with pride and be part of the action.
The Essex Rebels Women hit the court at 4:00pm against the Oaklands Wolves in the Super League Basketball Championship, followed by the Rebels Men at 6:30pm as they take on the Newcastle Knights in a British Championship Basketball showdown.
Bring your jersey, bring your energy, and enjoy a night of basketball, entertainment, and community spirit at its best.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Essex Rebels Women vs B. Braun Sheffield Hatters & Essex Rebels Men vs Nottingham Hoods
Get into the Festive Spirit at the Rebels Christmas Special!
Get ready for some festive hoops fun as the Essex Rebels bring Christmas cheer to the Essex Sport Arena! The Rebels Women tip off at 4:00pm against the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters in an SLB clash, before the Rebels Men face the Nottingham Hoods at 6:30pm in BCB action.
We’re inviting all fans to show up in their ugliest Christmas jumpers — the louder, the better! Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our Ugly Christmas Jumper Competition during the game for festive prizes!
Celebrate the season with high-energy basketball, holiday vibes, and plenty of Rebels spirit & Don’t miss out on the last home game of 2025!
🎟 Tickets are on sale now — join us for a Rebels Christmas you won’t forget!
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!