Participating Clubs
The superleague was formed with eight founding clubs, with nine participating at any one time at its peak. Ten clubs have played in the Superleague.
Club | Founded | City | Arena(s) | Capacity | Years in BISL |
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Ayr Scottish Eagles* | 1996 | Ayr | Centrum Arena | 2,733 | 1996–2002 |
Basingstoke Bison* | 1988 | Basingstoke | Planet Ice Silverdome | 2,000 | 1996–1998 |
Belfast Giants | 2000 | Belfast | Odyssey Arena | 8,300 | 2000–2003 |
Bracknell Bees* | 1987 | Bracknell | John Nike Leisuresport Complex | — | 1996–2003 |
Cardiff Devils* | 1986 | Cardiff | Cardiff Arena | 2,500 | 1996–2001 |
London Knights | 1998 | London | London Arena | 12,500 | 1998–2003 |
Manchester Storm* | 1995 | Manchester | Manchester Evening News Arena | 17,245 | 1995 - 2002† |
Newcastle Cobras* | 1996 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Telewest Arena | 4,500 | 1996–1998 |
Newcastle Riverkings | 1998 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Telewest Arena | 4,500 | 1998–2000 |
Newcastle Jesters | 2000 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Telewest Arena | 4,500 | 2000–2001 |
Nottingham Panthers* | 1946 | Nottingham | National Ice Centre | 10,000 | 1996–2003 |
Scottish Eagles | 2002 | Renfrewshire | Braehead Arena | 4,000 | 2002 - 2003† |
Sheffield Steelers* | 1991 | Sheffield | Sheffield Arena | 8,500 | 1996–2003 |
* Denotes founding member
† Club folded in the 2002-03 season.
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