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Our vision is to grow our Essex Rebels family to enhance lives and become the UK’s leading volleyball programme.
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!
Proud to be a Rebel.
Volleyball was the first performance sport introduced at the University of Essex, 9 years ago. Current Head Coach Alex Porter was recruited and has since built a program that has reached the pinnacle of the sport in the UK. Whilst winning their way up through the BUCS tiers into the BUCS Premier Division a partnership with Tendring Volleyball Club was initiated.
The partnership helped both the Men’s and Women’s teams win promotion from National League Division 2 South, into Division 1 and finally into the National Super League. The program has tasted national success five times, the men and women winning the Volleyball England National Student Cup four times between 2017 and 2019.
Then in 2019 the Men’s team competing as the Essex Blades were able to bring home the BUCS National Championship, the first time any Essex team from any sport has won a BUCS National Championship. In the same season, the Women’s team, competing as Tendring Volleyball Club, won the National Super League title. At the close of the 2021-22 season, the agreement between the club and the university was taken to the next level, as everyone joined together under the name Rebels, ready to change the sport in the UK.
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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!