Gameday entertainment and activities
Come along to one of the premier sports venues in the East of England, the Essex Sport Arena to watch top quality professional basketball and volleyball featuring the Essex Rebels stars.
Fast paced and action-packed fun, there is nothing like a gameday at the Essex Sport Arena, from the energy of the pre-game fanzone to larger-than-life mascot Queen B, each match day features a range of fan activities to keep you entertained throughout your visit.
Find all the details you need to know below about our award-winning gameday experience:
Gameday Entertainment & Atmosphere
Our award-winning gameday entertainment includes a live DJ, Huncho Stan on the mic, amusing sound effects during the game, competitions, half-time acts, dance-cam, kiss-cam, fan voting, bring the noise decibal meter, and much more!
We were awarded Best Gameday Experience Award from Basketball’s national governing body last season – read more here.
Queen B
Queen B, named after Boudicca, who led the Iceni Rebels to defeat the Romans at Colchester, entertains children and gets involved in on-court performances at games.
Rebels Fanzone
The Essex Rebels fanzone is the place to be before the game tips off. Pre match activity usually includes a Live DJ, basketball hoop and volleyball spike challenges, street food, alcoholic and soft drinks, face paint, and much more.
Food and Drink
A range of hot and cold drinks (including a licenced bar), slush puppies, hot and cold snacks, cakes, and confectionary are available from the Time Out bar throughout match day. Time Out also features views of the court, so that you need never miss any of the action.
Gameday activity typical schedule
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*Please note that pre-game Fanzones for the Autumn Term/Winter Term will be taking place on the following dates
- Saturday 7 October | SEASON OPENER |18:30 TO | Basketball | Essex Rebels D1 Men vs. Worthing Thunder
- Saturday 18 November | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION GAME | 16:00 TO | Basketball Doubleheader | Essex Rebels Women vs Oaklands Wolves / Essex Rebels D3 Men vs ARU