Our Teams
The Essex Rebels is a big family formed of numerous teams from men’s, women’s and multiple junior teams.
Womens team
The women’s senior team entered the Basketball England National League for the first time in the 2015-16 season as the Essex Blades. The team won the National Cup final at the EIS in Sheffield in that first season in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to score the winning basket with the final score of the game. The team went on to win the Division One title in 2017-18, losing just one game in the whole season.
Following that successful season the team moved from the NBL to the women’s professional league, becoming the 12th team in the WBBL (Women’s British Basketball League) at that time. The Essex Rebels now enter their 4th season in the WBBL now comprising of 13 teams, having had a winning year that saw them make the play offs for the first time as a professional club, and finishing 6th overall the highest the team has achieved since inception. This coming year the team looks to continue to improve on the last and now have their sights set on a top four finish.
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Mens teams
Having secured back-to-back promotions in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, the Essex Rebels men will play in the Basketball England National League Division 1 for the first time in 2020-21.
The Essex Rebels men’s second team also play in National League Division 3, providing a development opportunity for young players making their early entry in to senior competition.
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RETRO NIGHT
Who’s ready to turn back the clock?
On Saturday, 30 November, we’re bringing Retro Vibes to life with a full day of basketball action and a celebration of the best of the past!
Here’s what’s on:
🏀 1pm: Rebels D2 Men vs. Ipswich Basketball in a local derby showdown
🏀 4pm: SLB Rebels vs. Oaklands Wolves
🏀 6:30pm: Rebels D1 Men take on Bradford Dragons
But that’s not all—we’re going FULL RETRO:
🎵 Throwback tunes from your favorite decades
👕 Retro outfits (80s, 90s, 00s—you choose!)
🏆 A Retro Outfit Competition
🌭 Hot dogs for just £2.50
🎟️ One ticket gives you access to all 3 games!
Entertainment starts at 3pm, so don’t miss out! Grab your tickets now and get ready to relive the vibe of your favourite era!
SLB CUP: Essex Rebels vs Bristol Flyers
Rebels Men in the SLB Cup! 🏀
We’re excited to announce that our NBL Division 1 Essex Rebels have been invited to compete in the SLB Cup alongside 7 top NBL and Irish Super League teams! In the first round, we’ll face Bristol Flyers on Friday, 13 December at 7.30 PM at the Essex Sport Arena.
This is a huge cross-league match, and we need your support to make it a night to remember. Let’s pack the arena and show what we’re all about!
🎟️ Tickets are available now on Fanbase. Don’t miss out!
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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!
