This years draw for the 2019 National Netball League has been announced.

The Southern team, the Blast, will be playing two games in Dunedin, on Sunday 24 March against WBOP at 11.40am and Sunday 31 March against Hellers Mainland at 1.10pm.

The final trials for this team are being held at the end of January, competition will no doubt be tight to gain selection into the squad!

See below for more details on the National League Draw, and click here to view the draw.

2019 BEKO NETBALL LEAGUE DRAW RELEASED 19 December, 2018

Netball New Zealand has confirmed the draw for the 2019 Beko Netball League.

The Beko Netball League is fundamental to strengthening Netball New Zealand’s performance pathway for new talent.

Starting on 2 March 2019, the Northern Marvels, Northern Comets, Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty, Central Manawa, Hellers Mainland and Southern Blast will go head-to-head for the title over a 12-week round robin competition. A total of 25 matches, 10 of those televised live on SKY Sport, will culminate in a Grand Final on 19 May at Horncastle Arena, Christchurch.

Last year the competition was fierce with less than two points between the top three after the final round. However, it was Netball Central (now Central Manawa) who snatched back-to-back titles after winning 62-53 against Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty. 

2019 Beko Netball League

Regular Season: 2 March - 12 May, 2019

Grand Final: 19 May, 2019 at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch. 

25 games run over 12 weekends, allowing players to continue with work and study commitments, culminating in a Grand Final.

Broadcast partner: SKY TV10 matches to be televised on SKY Sport NZ (prior to ANZ Premiership matches) and 15 non-televised games.