Super Netball could grow to 10 teams as Netball Australia invites licence bids
Super Netball could have two additional teams by 2027, with Netball Australia calling for expressions of interest to expand the competition.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
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Expansion talks: Netball Australia has invited expressions of interest for adding up to two new teams to Super Netball, with the goal of potentially reaching 10 teams by 2027. This follows the Melbourne Mavericks’ entry and signals a strategic push to grow the league, though formal board approval and timelines remain pending. [source: ABC News, 2025-11-27][1]
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NZ involvement: There has been ongoing discussion about New Zealand teams joining or rejoining Super Netball, including talks of revisiting a trans-Tasman format or adding Kiwi teams beyond 2026. Financial considerations for Kiwi and Australian leagues have been a recurring theme in these discussions. [source: ABC News roundup, 2024-04-21][2]
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Context and backlog: Super Netball has pursued a multi-year strategic plan to strengthen its status as Australia’s premier women’s league and to elevate the Diamonds’ profile, while balancing sustainable growth and financial viability for clubs. Expansion is framed as a measured, long-term objective rather than an immediate change. [source: ABC News, 2025-11-27][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the current official Netball Australia statements or recent press releases to confirm the exact wording of the EOI process and any updated timelines. I can also summarize potential candidate markets for expansion (e.g., Geelong/Bendigo/Geographical regions in Victoria, Tasmania, or NZ-based franchises) and their implications.[2][1]