Leicester Riders are set to begin their 2026/27 home league campaign with three exciting Friday night fixtures at Mattioli Arena this October.
With a new-look Riders roster ready to take to the court, supporters will have three opportunities during the opening month of the home campaign to get behind the team and experience live professional basketball in Leicester.
Tickets are on sale now for all three October home fixtures.
Leicester Riders vs Bristol Flyers – Friday 9 October, 7:30pm
The Riders’ first home league game of the season sees Bristol Flyers visit Mattioli Arena on Friday 9 October.
It will be the first opportunity for Riders fans to see the team in league action on their home court, as the 2026/27 campaign gets underway.
We want to start the season with a big crowd inside Mattioli Arena, so bring your friends and family and help us create a brilliant atmosphere for our first home game.
Leicester Riders vs Bristol Flyers
Friday 9 October | 7:30pm
Mattioli Arena
[GET TICKETS – RIDERS VS BRISTOL FLYERS]
Leicester Riders vs Manchester Basketball – Friday 23 October, 7:30pm
Friday night basketball returns to Mattioli Arena two weeks later when the Riders welcome Manchester Basketball on Friday 23 October.
It’s another chance to see the Riders on their home floor and enjoy a full evening of professional basketball at Mattioli Arena.
Get your seats booked early and join us for our second home league fixture of the season.
Leicester Riders vs Manchester Basketball
Friday 23 October | 7:30pm
Mattioli Arena
[GET TICKETS – RIDERS VS MANCHESTER BASKETBALL]
Leicester Riders vs Newcastle Eagles – Friday 30 October, 7:30pm
October finishes with another big Friday night as the Riders take on Newcastle Eagles on Friday 30 October.
Newcastle’s visit completes a run of three home games during October and gives Riders fans another opportunity to get behind the team at Mattioli Arena.
Make sure you’re there and help us finish our opening month of home basketball with a packed arena.
Leicester Riders vs Newcastle Eagles
Friday 30 October | 7:30pm
Mattioli Arena
[GET TICKETS – RIDERS VS NEWCASTLE EAGLES]
Be There This October
Whether you’re a regular Riders supporter or looking to experience a game at Mattioli Arena for the first time, October is the perfect opportunity to join us.
Three home games. Three Friday nights. One home.
Friday 9 October – Bristol Flyers
Friday 23 October – Manchester Basketball
Friday 30 October – Newcastle Eagles
Secure your seats now and join us as we begin another season of Riders basketball at Mattioli Arena.
