Leicester Riders Basketball Club are excited to announce a new partnership with Blindside Trading Cards, the innovative UK-based trading card brand, to create a limited-edition collection of Leicester Riders-themed trading cards for fans to collect.
The bespoke set will feature this season’s roster of Riders players alongside a selection of former club legends and icons, offering supporters a unique way to celebrate both the present and the proud history of Britain’s oldest professional basketball team.
The collection will be released later in the 25/26 season, with each card showcasing exclusive artwork, player stats, and career highlights. Designed with collectors and Riders fans in mind, the series aims to bring fans closer to their favourite players while honouring the club’s rich legacy.
As part of the partnership, Blindside Trading Cards has also sponsored Riders player Flynn Boardman-Raffet for the season, with their logo placed on the back of his playing jersey and will be running a pop-up store in our Fanzone on a selection of home games this season in the build-up to our official launch.
Ashley Fontaine, Head of Marketing at the Leicester Riders, said:
“We are thrilled to be teaming up with Blindside Trading Cards on this exciting project. Trading cards are a fantastic way to engage with our supporters, giving them something truly unique to collect and treasure. This collaboration allows us to celebrate our current stars while also paying tribute to the incredible legends who have shaped our club’s history.”
Fans will be able to purchase the Leicester Riders trading card packs via the club’s merchandise store on game nights at the Mattioli Arena in the near future. Keep an eye on the Riders’ social media and website for more details on when they launch.
