The fixtures for the 2027 Netball Super League have been confirmed, with the Netball Super Cup set to take place on February 27. Defending champions AO Thunder will kick off the season with a clash against Loughborough Lightning on Friday, March 5, at Belle Vue Arena (7pm), while Nottingham Forest faces Birmingham Panthers at Motorpoint Arena (7.30pm) on opening night.
The Netball Super Cup, a one-day event showcasing all eight Super League teams, will be held for the first time at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena since its inception in 2025. Last year's champions Loughborough Lightning will defend their title in front of a Midlands crowd as all clubs aim for strong starts to their 2027 campaigns.
The 2027 season also sees the return of double-header matches, with four scheduled across the campaign. Netball Super League Competitions Director Ian Holloway highlighted the league's growth and commitment to providing bigger platforms for female athletes.
Key fixtures include AO Thunder vs Loughborough Lightning on March 5, London Mavericks vs NIC Leeds Rhinos on March 7, and multiple double-headers throughout March and April at venues including Motorpoint Arena, Copper Box Arena, and Brighton Centre.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing