Leicester Riders

Leicester Riders
Leicester Riders logo
LeagueSLB
Established1967; 57 years ago (1967)
HistoryLoughborough All-Stars
(1967–1981)
Leicester All-Stars
(1981–1986)
Leicester City Riders
(1986–1997)
Leicester Riders
(1997–present)
ArenaMattioli Arena
Capacity2,400
LocationLeicester, Leicestershire
Team coloursRed, Black, White
     
Main sponsorJelson Homes
Head coachRob Paternostro
OwnershipKevin Routledge
Russell Levenston
ChampionshipsMen:
6 BBL Championship
6 BBL Playoffs
3 BBL Cup
3 BBL Trophy
1 National Cup
Woman:
1 WBBL Cup
3 WBBL Trophy
WebsiteLeicesterRiders.co.uk

Leicester Riders are a British professional basketball team and the oldest club in the British Basketball League (BBL). Riders compete in the Super League Basketball (SLB). Established in 1967, the club have played in various locations around Leicestershire before moving to their current purpose-built home venue, the Mattioli Arena, in 2016.