The location for this year’s Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final has been confirmed, with Melbourne to host in partnership with Visit Victoria.
The 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season decider will be played at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Saturday 4 July.
The 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season had a total attendance of 386,455 - the biggest in league history and the most attended women's sport league in Australia for the second-year running.
Last year’s Grand Final in Melbourne attracted a record crowd of more than 15,000 fans and generated almost $5.4 million for the Victorian economy – turning more than 4,000 interstate supporters into sightseers who connected with local businesses, hotels and hospitality venues. It was also the most watched SSN match on the Foxtel Group platform. This year’s season decider will be played at John Cain Arena due to venue availability.
The world’s best netball league returns in just under a month, before the Diamonds set their sights on the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2.
Off the court, Visit Victoria’s partnership with Netball Australia is also continuing to reap rewards, with Diamonds superstars Jo Weston, Sophie Garbin and Kate Moloney spearheading a tourism push to help drive more visitors to Victoria.
The ‘Every bit different’ campaign playfully uses netball terms together with the players at iconic experiences – including the ‘Tactical Timeout Bit’, promoting the state’s spa and wellbeing offering at About Time Bathhouse in Torquay, and the ‘Perfect Shot Bit’, showcasing world-class coffee at Good Measure in Carlton.
The advertising has been rolled out across television, digital media and billboards across Australia and New Zealand and has reached more than 5 million people.
Fans unable to secure a ticket will be able catch the game on Foxtel, Kayo and Binge. With unrivalled access and expert commentary, sports lovers will not want to miss a moment.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos
“Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia and securing the Super Netball Grand Final means fans will once again experience a blockbuster decider in their own backyard.”
“Major events like this back our record $46 billion visitor economy, with thousands of fans keeping hotels, restaurants and local businesses busy.”
Quotes attributable to Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements
“Hosting the Super Netball Grand Final strengthens our huge pipeline of major events and builds on a fantastic partnership with Netball Australia which has delivered world-class events in communities right across Victoria.”
“This will be yet another opportunity to created demand among potential visitors, showcasing Melbourne on the national stage while delivering real economic benefits for Victorian businesses.”
Quotes attributable to Netball Australia CEO Stacey West
“The Suncorp Super Netball League is the highest attended female sporting competition in Australia and the Grand Final is the jewel in the crown, having sold out four years in a row.”
“We are excited to partner with Visit Victoria once again to bring this year’s Grand Final to Melbourne and showcase the world’s best netball league in front of a full house at John Cain Arena.”
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