At the Leicester Riders, partnerships are about more than logos on jerseys – they are about shared ambition, community impact, and creating unforgettable experiences for our fans. That is why our relationship with Champions Speakers continues to be such an important part of our journey.
As we enter another chapter together, we reflect with pride on how far this collaboration has come. Over the past few seasons, Champions Speakers has played a vital role in helping us grow both on and off the court. Their support has enabled us to enhance fan engagement, bring inspiring voices into our environment, and strengthen our position within British basketball.
Champions Speakers is widely recognised as the UK’s and indeed Europe’s largest keynote speaker agency. Operating in 66 countries and delivering talent to more than 5,000 events and summits every year, they bring a truly global perspective to everything they do. From keynote speakers and industry experts to influencers and celebrity personalities, their network is unmatched, and their ability to connect audiences with world-class talent aligns perfectly with our own mission to inspire through sport.
From our perspective as a club, this partnership is about unlocking opportunity. Whether it’s through motivational speakers engaging our players, collaborative events energising our supporters, or shared initiatives that extend into the wider community, Champions Speakers consistently elevate what we can offer as an organisation. Together, we are building experiences that go beyond game day.
Our Chairman, Kevin Routledge, summed up the significance of this relationship:
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Champions Speakers. As a Leicester-based brand representing our city on both a national and international stage, working alongside an organisation of this calibre allows us to keep growing, innovating, and delivering for our fans.”
That sense of alignment is mutual. Jack Hayes, Director at Champions Speakers, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership:
“We are incredibly proud to continue our journey with the Leicester Riders. Their commitment to excellence and the strong community they’ve built reflects everything we stand for at Champions Speakers. We’re excited to support their success both on and off the court.”
What makes this partnership so powerful is the shared vision at its core. Both organisations are rooted in the Midlands, both operate on an international stage, and both are driven by a desire to connect people, whether that’s through sport or through the spoken word.
As we look ahead, we are excited about what the future holds. With Champions Speakers by our side, we are not just competing, we are inspiring, engaging, and growing. Together, we will continue to push boundaries, create memorable moments, and represent Leicester with pride on the biggest stages.
