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The Mattioli Arena, Leicester.
A purpose-built indoor sports arena alongside one of the main routes into Leicester city centre. Season One brings every raid under the lights, every seat close to the mat, and a backdrop built for broadcast, hospitality and a landmark launch moment.
Getting there
Your route to Memory Lane.
By train
Leicester Railway Station is about 1.7 miles from the venue. The walk from the station takes around 25 minutes.
By bus
St Margaret’s Bus Station is a 5-minute walk from the entrance on Memory Lane.
By car
The Mattioli Arena is well served by road links, situated alongside one of the main arteries into Leicester city centre, a short distance from the inner ring road and directly off the A607.
Parking
On-site car parking is available via Memory Lane. Payment for parking is exclusively through the Evology Parking app.
The Arena event entrance, Box Office and Reception are only accessible from Memory Lane, LE1 3UL.View on Google Maps →
On the day
Doors open ahead of the first raid. Food and drink concessions operate throughout the arena. The venue is fully accessible, with step-free routes, accessible seating and facilities, contact us in advance for assistance.
Bag policy, prohibited items and the full venue guide are published on the Mattioli Arena website.
Hospitality
Premium hospitality and partner entertainment packages are available for every fixture, with courtside access and player appearances on selected dates.
Season One
Fixtures & results
Thirty league matches over five weekends, then the play-offs. Kick-off times are shown in UK, India (IST) and US Eastern (EST) time. All matches at The Mattioli Arena, Leicester. Season One runs from 22 May to 25 July 2027.
| Date | Day | Venue | Kick-off | Fixture | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Manchester Shakti v Birmingham Lions | Matchday 1 | — |
| 22 May 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Swansea Seahawks v London Royals | Matchday 1 | — |
| 22 May 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | Leicester Waves v London Victory | Matchday 1 | — |
| 23 May 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Birmingham Lions v Swansea Seahawks | Matchday 1 | — |
| 23 May 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | London Victory v Manchester Shakti | Matchday 1 | — |
| 23 May 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | London Royals v Leicester Waves | Matchday 1 | — |
| 29 May 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Manchester Shakti v Swansea Seahawks | Matchday 2 | — |
| 29 May 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Leicester Waves v Birmingham Lions | Matchday 2 | — |
| 29 May 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | London Royals v Manchester Shakti | Matchday 2 | — |
| 30 May 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Birmingham Lions v London Victory | Matchday 2 | — |
| 30 May 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | London Victory v London Royals | Matchday 2 | — |
| 30 May 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | Swansea Seahawks v Leicester Waves | Matchday 2 | — |
| 12 Jun 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Leicester Waves v Manchester Shakti | Matchday 3 | — |
| 12 Jun 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Swansea Seahawks v London Victory | Matchday 3 | — |
| 12 Jun 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | Birmingham Lions v London Royals | Matchday 3 | — |
| 13 Jun 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | London Victory v Leicester Waves | Matchday 3 | — |
| 13 Jun 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | London Royals v Swansea Seahawks | Matchday 3 | — |
| 13 Jun 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | Manchester Shakti v Birmingham Lions | Matchday 3 | — |
| 26 Jun 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Leicester Waves v London Victory | Matchday 4 | — |
| 26 Jun 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Birmingham Lions v Swansea Seahawks | Matchday 4 | — |
| 26 Jun 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | Manchester Shakti v London Royals | Matchday 4 | — |
| 27 Jun 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | London Royals v Leicester Waves | Matchday 4 | — |
| 27 Jun 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Swansea Seahawks v Manchester Shakti | Matchday 4 | — |
| 27 Jun 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | London Victory v Birmingham Lions | Matchday 4 | — |
| 10 Jul 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Manchester Shakti v Leicester Waves | Matchday 5 | — |
| 10 Jul 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Birmingham Lions v Swansea Seahawks | Matchday 5 | — |
| 10 Jul 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | London Victory v London Royals | Matchday 5 | — |
| 11 Jul 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 15:00 UK 19:30 IST 10:00 EST | Birmingham Lions v Manchester Shakti | Matchday 5 | — |
| 11 Jul 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Leicester Waves v London Royals | Matchday 5 | — |
| 11 Jul 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | Swansea Seahawks v London Victory | Matchday 5 | — |
| 24 Jul 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | 1st v 4th | Semi-final 1 | — |
| 24 Jul 2027 | Saturday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 17:00 UK 21:30 IST 12:00 EST | 2nd v 3rd | Semi-final 2 | — |
| 25 Jul 2027 | Sunday | The Mattioli Arena, Leicester | 16:00 UK 20:30 IST 11:00 EST | Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 | Final | — |