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The Niagara River Lions are a men's basketball team. Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, they are a member of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

Free River Lions Fan Festival on July 18

July 15, 2026 - Join us on Sunday July 18 as the Niagara River Lions host a Pre-Game Fan Festival on Christmas in July. The Festival is completely FREE and will feature lots of free games, activities, giveaways, and more. FAN FEST INFORMATION Date: July 18 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Game Tip-Off: 3:30 pm Location: Outside the Meridian Centre Details: Experience FREE inflatables, games, face painting, skills challenges, trivia, and giveaways at the River Lions Fan Fest. Also enjoy music from DJ Lavish Beatz along with with Hot... Full Story

It's Game Day: Niagara River Lions Take on the Ottawa BlackJacks

June 28, 2026 - It's Game Day Niagara, and your Niagara River Lions are on the road to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks. Niagara looks to bounce back in the final game of a three game road trip after a close loss to the Alliance on Friday. Khalil Ahmad is getting closer to becoming the all-time leading scorer in CEBL History. Ahmad is now 4 points away from tying Ahmed Hill for the number one spot. Tune in this Sunday for the opportunity to witness CEBL History! Cat's Caboose would like to welcome you back as the official team watch part... Full Story

River Lions Embrace New Era in Chase for Third Straight Title

May 29, 2026 - Any way you slice it, there was no need for change around the Niagara River Lions after winning their second straight championship last season. This was an organization firing on all cylinders behind a star player in Khalil Ahmad and the league's winningest head coach and general manager in Victor Raso. If the River Lions had simply run it back for this season, no one would have blamed them. Instead, in February, they announced a massive change, Raso would be moving into an advisory role, and team captain Kimbal Mac... Full Story

Biskup's Historic Win - Leading the River Lions While Breaking Barriers in Canadian Men's Pro Sports

September 18, 2025 - Michelle Biskup paced nervously along the sidelines of Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre. As Niagara's Khalil Ahmad stepped to the free-throw line with the 2025 CEBL championship in his fingertips, Biskup couldn't help but battle flashbacks from one year earlier, when Ahmad missed a shot to win it all. Some things were different: the locale, for one. The River Lions' path to the Final (one much more fraught this time around), for two. And, of course, Biskup's title, now president of the franchise. One thing, though, did... Full Story

• Free River Lions Fan Festival on July 18 - July 15, 2026
  
• It's Game Day: Niagara River Lions Take on the Ottawa BlackJacks - June 28, 2026
  
• River Lions Embrace New Era in Chase for Third Straight Title - May 29, 2026
  
• Biskup's Historic Win - Leading the River Lions While Breaking Barriers in Canadian Men's Pro Sports - September 18, 2025
  
• River Lions Capture Second Straight Championship in Thrilling Win over Surge - August 25, 2025
  
• Ahmad Shines Late as River Lions Knock off Shooting Stars to Reach CEBL Finals - August 22, 2025
  
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Niagara River Lions guard Khalil Ahmad
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League: Canadian Elite Basketball League
Home: St. Catharines, Ontario
Class: Men's
Website: Niagara River Lions site
Schedule: Full Niagara River Lions Schedule

Wed., Jul 29		Niagara at Saskatoon	9:30 p.m.
Sun., Jul 26	W	Ottawa 102 at Niagara 106	Final
Fri., Jul 24	L	Niagara 75 at Scarborough 82	Final
Sat., Jul 18	L	Edmonton 102 at Niagara 91	Final
Thu., Jul 16	W	Brampton 90 at Niagara 99	Final
Tue., Jul 14	W	Niagara 91 at Brampton 81	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Niagara River Lions Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Niagara River Lions:

• AFC Toronto (NSL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Brampton Honey Badgers (CEBL) - Brampton, Ontario
  
• Brampton Steelheads (OHL) - Brampton, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Bandits (NLL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Buffalo Bisons (IL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Forge FC (CPL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Hamilton Hammers (AHL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Inter Toronto FC (CPL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Oshawa FireWolves (NLL) - Oshawa, Ontario
  
• Oshawa Generals (OHL) - Oshawa, Ontario
  
• PWHL Hamilton (PWHL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Raptors 905 (G League) - Mississauga, Ontario
  
• Scarborough Shooting Stars (CEBL) - Scarborough, Ontario
  
• Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC (MLS) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Marlies (AHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Rock (NLL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Tempo (WNBA) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Pro Soccer (USL) - Buffalo, New York
  

• Niagara moves into third in hotly-constested conference - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (July 27)
  
• Niagara falls to fourth in CEBL's Eastern Conference - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (June 22)
  
• River Lions even record at 3-3 in second title defence - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (June 4)
  
• River Lions begin five-game homestand with loss to Bandits - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 31)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits head to Ontario for trio of games - CEBL Abbotsford News (May 30)
  
• River Lions start CEBL season on road with 2-2 record - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 27)
  
• Sea Bears feast on River Lions - CEBL Winnipeg Free Press (May 23)
  
• Sea Bears feast on River Lions - CEBL Winnipeg Free Press (May 23)
  
• River Lions open 2026 season with 4 road games - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 19)
  
• Niagara River Lions begin title defence with four road games - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 5)
  
• Niagara River Lions encourage kids to play ball - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 24)
  
• River Lions' home game with Edmonton to be shown nationally - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 24)
  
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