Proposal Made for New Leicester Riders Arena

British Basketball League (BBL) team Leicester Riders may have a new arena for next season as proposals for a new 2,000-seat amphitheater were made.

The £2.5 million stadium will be used as a link-up between the Riders, Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Leicester College.

The lease on the team’s current home ends at the end of the season, Riders director Kevin Routledge said: “This venue is an absolute must for us, so we are determined to make sure it happens.

“We are going to deliver this venue, there are no ifs or buts about it, we will be building this venue here at Grace Road this year. We have to deliver it, it is crucial for the future of Leicester Riders.”