Netball World Cup Sydney 2027: Dates, Teams & Package Info

The countdown to the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 is officially on. From 25 August – 5 September 2027, Sydney will host the world's best netball nations for twelve days of Pool, Qualifying Round and Finals action.
With so much still to be locked in before the opening whistle – we've pulled together everything that's confirmed so far, to help you plan with confidence.

Updated 12/10/26: 14 of the 16 nations are now confirmed, with the final two places decided at the Americas Qualifier in Barbados from 19–26 October 2026.

The essentials

How the Tournament Is Shaping Up

Tournament Stages

The Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 will feature 64 matches across 12 days, from 25 August to 5 September 2027. It's the first World Cup to include Cup and Plate competitions, and every match will be played on one court. The official tournament draw will be conducted in December 2026, with the competition comprising three stages:

• Pool Stage – 25–28 August 2027 (Days 1–4): The 16 teams are split into four pools of four, and each team plays the other three teams in its pool. Runs across Day and Night Sessions, with 4 matches held during each Day Session and 2 matches held during each Night Session.

• Qualifying Round – 29 August–1 September 2027 (Days 5–8): The top two teams from each pool go into the Cup, and the third and fourth placed teams go into the Plate. Each competition forms two new pools of four and plays another three matches. Also runs across Day and Night Sessions, with 4 matches per Day Session and 2 matches per Night Session.

• Finals Stage – 2–5 September 2027 (Days 9–12): Every team plays a cross-over semi-final, then a placing match, so all 16 teams finish with a final position. Each session features 4 matches, culminating in the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Final.

Each team plays six games across the first eight days, with two rest days built in. Results are not carried over between stages, so every team starts the Qualifying Round on zero. The Cup winner is crowned world champion, while the team that places 9th wins the Plate.

How the Pools Are Drawn

Teams are ranked on the World Netball Rankings in December 2026. The eight top-ranked teams are spread evenly across the four pools, so the strongest teams don't meet in the Pool Stage:

• Pool A – 1st and 5th ranked teams

• Pool B – 2nd and 6th ranked teams

• Pool C – 3rd and 7th ranked teams

• Pool D – 4th and 8th ranked teams

The teams ranked 9th to 16th are then drawn at random to complete each pool.

Who's In So Far

Based on World Netball Rankings as of 1 December 2025, six nations earned automatic invitations to Sydney 2027:

• Australia (hosts)

• New Zealand (2nd)

• Jamaica (3rd)

• England (4th)

• South Africa (5th)

• Uganda (6th)

The remaining ten spots are decided through five Regional Qualifiers held across 2026, with the top two from each qualifier invited to Sydney. Four of the five have now been played:

By late October 2026, the full 16-team line-up for Sydney 2027 will be confirmed.

How to Experience Netball World Cup Sydney 2027

Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Experiences is the Official Fan Travel, Hospitality and Events Partner of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027. Our Official Fan Travel and Exclusive Hospitality Packages include the best available range of tickets and hospitality, hand-picked local accommodation, plus exclusive tourism and event experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Packages fall into two categories, giving fans and corporate groups a range of ways to experience Sydney 2027.

Fan Travel Packages

Fan Travel packages combine reserved tickets with hand-picked accommodation, plus money-can't-buy inclusions like Express Entry and a trophy photo opportunity. Options include:

• Tournament Opener: 3 nights' accommodation covering the opening two days of action (4 sessions / 12 matches).

• First Weekend: 3 nights' accommodation covering the first weekend of the tournament (4 sessions / 12 matches).

• Follow Your Team – Pool Matches: 9 nights' accommodation with tickets to all of your chosen team's Pool Stage and Qualifying Round matches (6 sessions, matches TBC*).

• Follow Your Team – Pool Matches, Qualifying Matches and Finals: 13 nights' accommodation covering your team's full Pool Stage and Qualifying Round campaign, plus the Semi-Finals and the Final (10 sessions, matches TBC*), including entry to the Exclusive Finals Brunch.

• Finals: 4–5 nights' accommodation covering the Semi-Finals and Final Matches (4 sessions, matches TBC*), including entry to the Exclusive Finals Brunch.

• All Tournament Package: 13 nights' accommodation with tickets to every session of the tournament (20 sessions, 64 matches), including the Opening Ceremony and Exclusive Finals Brunch.

*The number of matches included in each session will be confirmed following completion of the official tournament draw in December 2026.

Hospitality Packages

Hospitality Packages follow the same package structure as Fan Travel – Tournament Opener, First Weekend, Follow Your Team, Finals, and All Tournament – covering the same dates, sessions and matches. The key difference is what's included: hospitality guests trade the money-can't-buy experiences for premium reserved seating and exclusive access to a hospitality venue, with Express Arena Entry still included.

Instead of a single fixed venue, you can choose from a range of in-arena, off-site and courtside hospitality venues. Each one comes with its own food and beverage package and entertainment line-up, which might include:

• Exclusive photo opportunities and guest appearances

• Live stage performances and roving entertainment

• Massages and fan activations

Seating categories vary by venue, with ticket upgrades available on select packages, and every Hospitality Package includes a commemorative gift.

Accommodation isn't included as standard but can be added on at checkout to suit your length of stay.

With such a broad range of venues on offer, there's something for almost every type of guest – corporate groups entertaining clients, families after a fun day out, or premium seekers after the most comfortable, luxurious way to enjoy the tournament.