The Leicester Riders have officially secured their Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Final matchup and will face the London Lions in a two-legged tie, with a place in the Playoff Final on the line.
Semi-Final Schedule Confirmed
The Riders begin their Semi-Final campaign at home on Thursday 7 May, hosting the Lions at the Mattioli Arena with tip-off scheduled for 7:30PM.
The second leg will take place away from home on Sunday 10 May, as the Riders travel to the Copper Box Arena for a 4:00PM tip-off.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Tip-Off |
| Thurs 7 May 2026 | Leicester Riders | London Lions | Mattioli Arena | 19:30 |
| Sun 10 May 2026 | London Lions | Leicester Riders | Copper Box Arena | 16:00 |
Important Information
With everything to play for across both games, Riders fans will have a crucial role in creating a playoff atmosphere at the Mattioli Arena and helping push the team toward the Final.
Due to arena availability and a scheduled event on Friday night, the club will be operating at a reduced capacity for this fixture.
As a result, tickets will only be available in the Duncan & Toplis Stand and Digital Planning Stand.
With the WBR Stand closed for this fixture, a selection of reserved seats will be allocated within the central sections of the Duncan & Toplis Stand for affected Season Ticket Holders who usually sit in the WBR Stand. These seats offer a strong, central view of the court, ensuring fans can still enjoy an excellent game-day experience.
Supporters are encouraged to secure tickets as early as possible, as availability will be limited.
Ticket Information
Please note that all supporters, including Season Ticket Holders, are required to purchase a ticket for this fixture.
Season Ticket Holders will receive priority access to claim their usual seats until Tuesday 5 May at 1:00PM via our reception 0116 326 9700 or email [email protected]. After this deadline, any unclaimed seats will be released for general sale.
All tickets for this fixture will be priced at £10.
Tickets are available via the Leicester Riders website.
Make It Count
This is playoff basketball — and every moment matters.
The Riders need your support. Be there, bring the noise, and help drive the team one step closer to the Final.
