Raiders are to start their new campaign in Sussex (Jane Emery)

Plymouth Raiders will travel to the BBL's new addition Worthing Thunder on Saturday 27 September for their opening game of the season.

Their first home game is the following Sunday against the Scottish Rocks.

BBL Champions Newcastle Eagles come to Plymouth on Sunday 19 October, while play-off winners Guildford Heat are due at the Pavilions six days later.

The Raiders have been drawn in Group Four of the BBL Trophy with Worcester Wolves and Worthing Thunder.