Newcastle Eagles, for sponsorship purposes Esh Group Newcastle Eagles, is a British Basketball League team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Holding the franchise for Tyne & Wear, they are the most successful team in the league’s history. Since 2010, the Eagles have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.[1]The Eagles will move into the purpose built Eagles Community Arena on the 11th January 2018 when they host the Plymouth Raiders.[2]. Their traditional arch rivals are the Glasgow Rocks, however in recent years a rivalry with the Leicester Riders has also developed.