Sydney will host 2027 Super Netball grand final

SYDNEY will host the 2027 Super Netball grand final for the first time since the competition began, in what will be the largest Netball World Cup in history.

The event is expected to attract more than 8,000 visitors to Sydney and inject more than $4 million into the NSW visitor economy, supporting hotels, restaurants, pubs, retailers and local jobs.

The match will also showcase Sydney to a national broadcast audience, building excitement ahead of the 2027 Netball World Cup, which will be held exclusively in Sydney in August and September.

Chair of Netball Australia, Liz Ellis AO, is thrilled that the event will be held in Sydney.

“Bringing the Super Netball grand final to Sydney in 2027 is a fantastic moment for our game and a celebration of the incredible passion for netball across New South Wales and the country,” Ms Ellis said.

““The grand final is the pinnacle event on our calendar. It showcases the very best athletes in the world competing on the biggest stage, and Sydney will provide a spectacular backdrop for players, members, fans and partners to come together and celebrate everything that makes our game so special.”

Sixteen of the world’s best teams will compete across 64 matches during the Cup. Organisers are targeting more than 200,000 attendees as the Australian Diamonds look to defend their 2023 world title.

“This is also about more than one match. It’s about inspiring the next generation of netballers, creating lasting memories for fans, and continuing to grow the profile and reach of Super Netball,” Ms Ellis said.

“We look forward to welcoming supporters from every corner of Australia to Sydney for what promises to be an outstanding grand final week in 2027.”

The 2027 Super Netball grand final adds to NSW’s blockbuster 2027 sporting calendar, which includes the Netball World Cup, Men’s Rugby World Cup, UFC Fight Night, Rugby Nations Championship, Bathurst 1000, TCS Sydney Marathon and the New Year’s Test Match.

The Super Netball grand final is proposed to take place on Saturday 31 July at Afterpay Arena, Sydney Olympic Park.

“Netball is one of the biggest participation sports in NSW, with thousands of kids and adults taking to the court every week, and it deserves the same attention and support we give our other major sports,” said NSW Premier Chris Minns.

“For too long, we haven’t invested enough in netball and we’re working to change that – from grassroots facilities and participation right through to bringing the biggest events in the sport to NSW”

“2027 is shaping up to be an incredible year of sport for NSW, and securing the Super Netball grand final gives fans another great opportunity to see the best players in the country competing right here in Sydney.”