NEWS

Steelers Head to Warwickshire Looking for First League Win

Black Country Steelers are back on the road this Saturday as they travel to face Warwickshire Hawks, with the team looking to pick up their first NBL Division 2 win of the season. The Steelers currently sit at 0–3 after a tough start to the league campaign, with the latest defeat coming against Anglia Ruskin University last weekend. Despite the 80–72 loss, there were plenty of positives to take from the game. After falling as much as 23 points behind, the Steelers showed plenty of fight to bring the deficit back and finish strongly. Now it's about taking that performance into Saturday from the start. There is no hiding from the fact that the Steelers want that first league win. The opening three games have been competitive in spells, but the team knows it needs to put together a complete performance for 40 minutes. Warwickshire will provide another tough test, particularly on their home court. The squad have been back in training this week and will head into Saturday knowing exactly what is at stake.

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Steelers Split Weekend Double-Header With Cup Victory

Black Country Steelers endured a demanding weekend of basketball, falling to Charnwood Riders in Saturday's league fixture before bouncing back with a hard-fought victory over Cardiff City in Sunday's National Cup clash. It was a weekend that tested the Steelers physically and mentally, with the team facing two competitive fixtures in the space of 24 hours. Tough Night Against Charnwood Saturday saw the Steelers return to league action against Charnwood Riders, but it proved to be a frustrating evening for Black Country as they were unable to produce their best basketball. Charnwood took advantage of their opportunities and the Steelers struggled to build any sustained momentum throughout the contest, ultimately suffering a tough defeat. With little time to dwell on the result, attention quickly turned towards Sunday's National Cup fixture. Steelers Bounce Back Against Cardiff The response came less than 24 hours later as the Steelers welcomed Cardiff City for their latest National Cup test. In another closely fought contest, Black Country showed plenty of resilience to battle through the difficult moments and come away with a valuable cup victory. The win provided the perfect response to Saturday's disappointment and gave the Steelers an opportunity to celebrate in front of their home support. A Weekend of Character While the Steelers would have wanted a different outcome against Charnwood, Sunday's result ensured the weekend ended on a positive note. Two games in two days provided another valuable test for a team continuing to build together, with the Steelers now turning their attention back towards league action. The season is still in its early stages, and there is plenty of basketball still to be played. One tough loss. One important win. The Steelers move forward.

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Pre-Season Complete as Steelers Turn Attention to League Campaign

The Black Country Steelers have officially completed their pre-season schedule following three competitive fixtures against strong NBL Division 1 opposition. The Steelers produced a number of encouraging performances throughout pre-season, including a 73–66 victory over Liverpool, while also competing strongly in their final fixture against Worcester Wolves. With the team testing themselves against higher-level opposition throughout pre-season, the coaching staff can now turn their full attention to the NBL Division 2 campaign. The Steelers begin their regular-season schedule on Sunday 20 September, with the team targeting a strong start as they look to compete at the top end of the division. Pre-season is over. The real work starts now.

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Steelers Set for Final Pre-Season Test Against Worcester Wolves

The Black Country Steelers will take on Worcester Wolves on Saturday 12th September in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the new campaign. The Wolves, who compete in NBL Division 1, enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, finishing as winners of their Division 1 pool. They will provide another strong test for the Steelers as preparations for the new season reach their final stage. The fixture will provide one final opportunity for the squad to test themselves in a competitive setting before the NBL Division 2 campaign officially gets underway on Saturday 20th September. The game will be played behind closed doors, with no spectators permitted, as both teams use the fixture as a final opportunity to prepare ahead of their respective league campaigns. Following a productive pre-season, the Steelers will be looking to build on the progress made so far and finish their preparations on a positive note against high-level opposition. Saturday's meeting with Worcester represents the final test before the games start to count, with the Steelers ready to enter the new NBL Division 2 season with confidence and intent.

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Steelers Secure First Preseason Victory

The Black Country Steelers secured their first preseason victory on Saturday, defeating Liverpool 73–66 in an impressive performance against Division 1 opposition. The Steelers produced a composed and competitive display against a strong Liverpool side, with the squad showing plenty of character to come away with a seven-point victory. After a closely contested opening, the Steelers grew into the game and established control as the contest progressed, before holding their nerve to close out the win. The result moves the Steelers to a 1–1 preseason record, with preparations continuing ahead of the 2026–27 season. The Steelers now have one preseason fixture remaining, with Worcester Wolves next on the schedule on September 12th in a closed-door fixture. The final test will provide one last opportunity to fine-tune preparations before the competitive season gets underway.

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Steelers Set for Liverpool Test in Second Pre-Season Friendly

The Black Country Steelers return to action this Saturday as they continue their preparations for the new season with a pre-season friendly against Liverpool Men’s Division 1. The Steelers will be looking to bounce back after a thrilling opening friendly last time out, narrowly falling to a two-point defeat in a competitive contest against BCU that provided plenty of positives to build on. With another valuable test ahead, Saturday’s game will give the squad an opportunity to continue developing their systems, build chemistry and sharpen up ahead of the competitive season. 📅 Saturday 29th August ⏰ Tip-off: 15:00 📍 HARBOURNE ACADEMY, BIRMINGHAM B15 3JL With pre-season building momentum, the Steelers will be looking to put together another strong performance and get back to winning ways.

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Sponsor a Steelers Player 🏀

Want to get closer to the action and directly support one of our players this season? Our Player Sponsorship Programme is now LIVE, giving supporters and local businesses the opportunity to sponsor an individual Black Country Steelers player for the upcoming season. Your sponsorship directly contributes towards that player's season subscription while helping support the continued growth of basketball across the Black Country. Why sponsor a player? 🏀 Support a local athlete competing for the Black Country Steelers 🔴 Support the club and help us continue to grow 🤝 Become part of their journey throughout the season 📣 Show your support for a player and the team Whether you're a family member, friend, colleague, local business or simply a Steelers supporter, your contribution can make a real difference. Find a player to sponsor Browse our Player Directory, choose a player and find out how you can support them. https://blackcountrysteelers.com/player-directory Every player has a story. Every supporter can be part of it. Who will you sponsor? 🔥

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2026/27 YBL Fixtures Now Live

The fixtures for our 2026/27 YBL Women's Team and U17 Team have now been released and are available to view on the Black Country Basketball Club website. Supporters, players and families can now see the full schedule for both teams, including home and away fixtures, helping you plan ahead for an exciting season of YBL basketball. Head over to our Fixtures page to view the complete schedules and keep up to date throughout the season. Fixtures, results and any changes will be updated as the season progresses. We look forward to seeing plenty of support for both teams throughout the 2026/27 campaign. View the fixtures now via the Fixtures page on our website.

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Black Country Steelers Women's Team – Join Us This July!

Black Country Basketball Club are excited to announce that training for our Women's Team will officially be commencing on Thursday 16th July. Whether you're an experienced player looking to compete or you're ready to get back into basketball after some time away, we'd love to welcome you to our programme. Our women's programme is built around high-quality coaching, player development and a positive, supportive team environment where players can improve, compete and enjoy the game. Training Details Date: Thursday 16th July Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm Venue: Shireland CBSO Academy, Providence Place, West Bromwich Postcode: B70 8SZ Training is open to players looking to compete, develop their game and become part of a growing basketball community in the Black Country. If you're passionate about basketball and want to be part of an ambitious club both on and off the court, now is the perfect time to get involved. We welcome players of all backgrounds and experience levels, and our coaching staff are committed to helping every player reach their potential. If you're interested in joining us or would like more information, get in touch today. We look forward to welcoming you to the Black Country Steelers family.

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Steelers Learn 2026/27 Division 2 Opponents

The Black Country Steelers Men's D2 team now know the teams they will face in the upcoming season, with a competitive and exciting schedule ahead. Joining the Steelers in this year's division 2 are: - Anglia Ruskin University - Bromsgrove Bears - Cambridge Cats - Charnwood Riders - Derby Trailblazers II - Endeavour Ipswich - Milton Keynes Breakers II - University of East Anglia - Warwickshire Hawks The season promises a mixture of familiar rivalries, challenging road trips, and exciting new matchups as the Steelers continue their preparations for the campaign ahead. Fixture dates and ticket information will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. We look forward to seeing our supporters behind us throughout the season as we represent the Black Country on the national stage.

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Birmingham vs Barcelona 1v1 Officially Sold Out

We are pleased to announce that all player spots for the Birmingham vs Barcelona 1v1 Showcase have officially been filled. The event will bring together top talent from Birmingham and Barcelona for an exciting international basketball showdown, with pride, bragging rights, and city rivalry on the line. Hosted by Black Country Basketball Club and featuring players connected to the Black Country Steelers programme, this promises to be a day of elite competition, great atmosphere, and pure basketball culture. More event updates, player announcements, and schedules will be released soon. Birmingham. Barcelona. One Court. One Winner.

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New Partnership Opportunities Available

Businesses across the West Midlands are invited to explore commercial partnerships with the region's fastest-growing basketball organisation.

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Pre-Season Training Camp Announced

The Men's team will undertake an intensive pre-season programme starting June, featuring high-level practice games and fitness testing.

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