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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NBL D2: Essex Rebels vs Barnet Bulldogs
Join Us for an Exciting Match-Up: Essex Rebels vs. Barnet Bulldogs!
The Essex Rebels D2 Men are kicking off 2025 with the only basketball home game of the month! Currently sitting in 10th place, the Rebels are ready to take on the 8th-placed Barnet Bulldogs in what promises to be an intense NBL Division 2 South clash.
📅 Date: Thursday, 18 January
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Essex Sport Centre
Don’t miss the action as the Rebels aim to start the year strong and challenge the Bulldogs on home court.
Please note: There will be no entertainment for this game.
JERSEY NIGHT: Essex Rebels Tripleheader
Get Ready for JERSEY NIGHT at Essex Sport Arena!
Join us for our first-ever Jersey Night and an action-packed gameday at Essex Sport Arena! On February 15th, we’re hosting an exciting tripleheader featuring all three Essex Rebels Basketball teams and the first home games for our SLB Women and D1 Men of the year.
Here’s the schedule:
🏀 1 PM: Essex Rebels D2 Men vs. Greenwich Titans
🏀 4 PM: SLB Essex Rebels Women vs. Manchester Basketball
🏀 6:30 PM: Essex Rebels D1 Men vs. Newcastle Knights
Jersey Night is all about showing off your favorite jerseys—basketball, football, baseball, or whatever you’ve got in your closet! Of course, you’ll earn extra points for basketball jerseys, and even more for Rebels gear! 😉
🎉 Entertainment starts at 3:00 PM, so come early and soak in the atmosphere as we celebrate our Rebels and the love of the game.
Don’t miss Jersey Night and the first tripleheader of 2025—mark your calendars now!
Essex Rebels Doubleheader: SLB Women & D1 Men
Join us at the Essex Sport Arena on 22 February for an exciting basketball doubleheader, featuring both the Essex Rebels SLB Women and NBL Division 1 Men’s teams.
The action kicks off at 4 PM, as the Essex Rebels Women take on the Leicester Riders in a highly anticipated Super League Basketball clash. Following their game, the Rebels Men will hit the court at 6:30 PM to face the London Cavaliers in an exciting NBL Division 1 match-up.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience two competitive games back-to-back and see some of the region’s top basketball talent in action. With plenty of energy and excitement guaranteed, it’s the perfect event for basketball fans, families, and anyone looking for an entertaining evening.
Don’t miss out—come and support the Essex Rebels at the Essex Sport Arena!
SLB Women: Essex Rebels vs B. Braun Sheffield Hatters
Super League Basketball Action
Mark your calendars for 22 March as the Essex Rebels take on the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters at the Essex Sport Arena! The Hatters have had a strong season, but the Rebels are ready to rise to the challenge in this exciting Super League Basketball showdown.
Tip-off is at 4 PM, so don’t miss your chance to catch the action live and cheer on the Rebels at home at the Essex Sport Arena!
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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!
