The 2026 Netball Super League kicked off with London Pulse edging Manchester Thunder 56‑51 in Round 1, while Nottingham Forest narrowly beat London Mavericks 60‑59. The eight‑team circuit now counts 14 rounds before the play‑offs, with live coverage on Sky Sports.

A surge of tight contests defined the early season; Loughborough Lightning topped the table after a 75‑60 win over LexisNexis Dragons, and Birmingham Panthers trailed after a 39‑54 loss to NIC Leeds Rhinos. Manchester Thunder continued their momentum, dropping only one defeat in six matches.

Round 14 will feature a decisive clash as NIC Leeds Rhinos fall 43‑67 to Birmingham Panthers, while London Pulse faces Nottingham Forest in a Sunday showdown. The outcomes will tighten the chase for playoff spots and shape the final standings.

The league’s schedule places all 14 rounds before the playoffs, ensuring that every match carries weight as teams vie for the 2026 Grand Final spot.