The Leicester Riders are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling 2025/26 Super League Basketball season, with the full fixture list now officially released.
The Riders will open their campaign with a Friday night showdown at home against the London Lions on 19 September 2025, as they look to lay down an early marker in the Championship.
With intense rivalries, cup clashes, and high-stakes playoff implications ahead, fans can expect a season packed with action and drama both home and away.
Key Dates for the Season
- Opening Game: 19 September 2025 vs London Lions (H)
- Trophy Final: 1 February, 2026
- Super League Cup Final: 22 March, 2026
- Playoff Final: 17 May, 2026
Competition Format
Championship
- Teams face each other home and away across the season.
- Runs from September 2025 through April 2026.
- The top 8 teams qualify for the Playoffs.
Leicester Riders Men’s Super League Basketball Fixtures
Ticket Information
Come out and support your Leicester Riders at home this season and experience the fast-paced, high-energy basketball action live!
| Date | Time | Competition | Home/ Away | Opponent |
| 19 Sep 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | H | London Lions |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Sheffield Sharks |
| 28 Sep 2025 | 15:00 | Championship | A | Bristol Flyers |
| 5 Oct 2025 | 15:00 | Championship | A | Manchester Basketball |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Newcastle Eagles |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 19:00 | Championship | A | Surrey 89ers |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Cheshire Phoenix |
| 2 Nov 2025 | 16:00 | Championship | A | London Lions |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Caledonia Gladiators |
| 7 Dec 2025 | 17:30 | Championship | A | Cheshire Phoenix |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | A | Newcastle Eagles |
| 27 Dec 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | H | London Lions |
| 30 Dec 2025 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Bristol Flyers |
| 11 Jan 2026 | 15:00 | Championship | H | Manchester Basketball |
| 18 Jan 2026 | 15:00 | Championship | A | Bristol Flyers |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Surrey 89ers |
| 8 Feb 2026 | 15:00 | Championship | H | Newcastle Eagles |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | A | London Lions |
| 7 Mar 2026 | 18:00 | Championship | A | Surrey 89ers |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Cheshire Phoenix |
| 15 Mar 2026 | 16:00 | Championship | A | Caledonia Gladiators |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Sheffield Sharks |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Caledonia Gladiators |
| 29 Mar 2026 | 15:00 | Championship | A | Manchester Basketball |
| 3 Apr 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | A | Sheffield Sharks |
| 5 Apr 2026 | 15:00 | Championship | H | Bristol Flyers |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Surrey 89ers |
| 12 Apr 2026 | 16:00 | Championship | A | Caledonia Gladiators |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | H | Manchester Basketball |
| 19 Apr 2026 | 16:00 | Championship | A | Sheffield Sharks |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 19:30 | Championship | A | Newcastle Eagles |
| 26 Apr 2026 | 17:30 | Championship | A | Cheshire Phoenix |
- Adult Tickets £20 + Booking Fee
- Concession £16 + Booking Fee
- Child £10 + Booking Fee
Please note, these fixtures may be subject to change due to SLB/Broadcasting. For our up-to-date fixture list, please click HERE.
Tickets for the upcoming Leicester Riders SLB Men’s games between September – December 2025 will go on sale shortly. Tickets for fixtures from January onwards will be released later in the year, and will be visible on our website.
