Womens Team
Comprised of inspirational role models, our players are drawn from across the World, as well as young players from the Basketball England talent pathway.
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 in the 2018/2019 season, becoming the 12th team in the Women’s British Basketball League.
The Essex Rebels are now in their sixth season in the Women’s British Basketball League, and have clinched a Playoff spot every season since 2020/2021.
In the ongoing 2023/2024 season, the team as achieved a significant milestone by making it to their inaugural major final, the Women’s British Basketball League Trophy Final in Birmingham. The Rebels secured the runner-up position in the Trophy Final, marking a commendable achievement in their journey.
Upcoming matches & events
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!
