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
Love & Basketball Special | Essex Rebels vs Derby Trailblazers
Swap date night for game night at the Essex Sport Arena on Friday, 14 February, as the Essex Rebels Men take on the Derby Trailblazers in a Valentine’s-themed British Championship Basketball fixture.
Enjoy a lively gameday atmosphere with a special Love & Basketball twist, making it the perfect night out for couples, friends, and basketball fans alike.
What to Expect
- Valentine’s-themed game night experience
- Live DJ and MC throughout the evening
- Charity raffle in support of The Robin Cancer Trust
We’ve teamed up with The Robin Cancer Trust for a huge gameday raffle, featuring a range of exciting prizes — including a Prosecco and Pamper Day for two at Lifehouse Hotel & Spa and an overnight stay for two at Wivenhoe House Hotel.
All raffle proceeds will go directly to The Robin Cancer Trust, supporting their vital work in cancer awareness and prevention.
Don’t miss out on a gameday filled with love, basketball, and a great cause.
Get your tickets now.
Essex Rebels Doubleheader | Women vs Cardiff Met Archers & Men vs Milton Keynes Breakers
The Essex Rebels return to the Essex Sport Arena on Saturday, 28 February, for their first doubleheader in over a month.
The afternoon tips off with the Essex Rebels Women facing Cardiff Met Archers in the Super League Basketball Championship at 4 pm.The action continues into the evening as the Essex Rebels Men take on Milton Keynes, a fierce competitor currently sitting third in the British Championship Basketball, with tip-off at 6:30pm.
Two games. One ticket – Come out and support your Rebels at home!
Essex Rebels vs City of Birmingham Rockets
The second-to-last regular season home game is here. Join us at the Essex Sport Arena on Saturday, 21 March 2026, as the Essex Rebels Men take on the City of Birmingham Rockets in a crucial British Championship Basketball clash at 6:30pm.
With the playoffs fast approaching and the race for the eight playoff spots tighter than ever, every game matters — and this matchup could be decisive in the Rebels’ postseason push.
Expect a competitive, high-intensity contest as the Rebels look to defend home court and strengthen their playoff position in front of the home crowd.
Don’t miss your chance to support the Rebels at home – Secure your tickets now!
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!