The World Netball Series will take place at the MEN Arena from the 9 -11th October after a great deal of development over the last 12 months to create a netball competition with the ‘wow’ factor.
In the space of three hours spectators will witness some of the world’s greatest netball promising a fast, ferocious and vibrant competition in an aim to raise the profile of the sport and attract new participants and spectators.
With a number of innovative rule changes the new format will test the fitness, technical ability and tactical awareness of the best players in the world. Each game will be played over four six minute quarters and promises to be high energy and an awesome spectacle.
The series will involve the world’s top six netball nations, England, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Samoa and Malawi, in association with IFNA, Manchester City Council, England Netball, Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and UK Sport.
Molly Rhone IFNA President, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to further showcase our sport to the world and we are eagerly looking forward to October when we welcome the top six teams to Manchester. It is a moment in history for us, as it is the first time the best teams from all around the globe will gather to compete in a new faster format of netball.
“This event promises three days packed with action, excitement and drama. We envisage that everybody who experiences a match, either on TV or at the MEN Arena will be truly entertained and will love this new international competition."
Tickets are now on sale to see the top six netball nations perform to a brand new set of rules in the World Netball Series.
Each match promises to be fast and ferocious, raising the profile of netball and attracting new spectators to the sport. With children’s tickets as low as £5, this is an unmissable family event!
Friday 9th October - Adult £15/ Adult day ticket £24. Concession £5/ Concession day ticket £8. Family £35/ Family day ticket £56.
Saturday 10th October - Adult £15/ Adult day ticket £24. Concession £5/ Concession day ticket £8. Family £35/ Family day ticket £56.
Sunday 11th October - Adult £20. Concession £7.50. Family £47.50.
Concession - Under 16’s, OAP & Registered disabled
Family - 2 adults & 2 children
Group Discount - Buy 10 get 11th free
For World Netball Series tickets please visit www.worldnetballseries.com