New Home, Same Fierce Rivalries - ANZ Premiership Returns in 2026 to TVNZ

Get ready for a thrilling return to the court – with the ANZ Premiership competition airing exclusively on TVNZ in 2026. Netball New Zealand and TVNZ have today announced a partnership that will see the domestic season shown across TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+ next year.  

The 2026 season will showcase the best of New Zealand’s domestic netball teams, with elite athletes, epic clashes, and high-stakes match ups broadcast to audiences nationwide. The comprehensive coverage will build on TVNZ’s match-of-the-week offering, this year. TVNZ’s expert commentary, in-depth analysis, and exclusive courtside access will continue to be a key feature of the expanded partnership. 

TVNZ is committed to delivering high-quality local sport to New Zealanders and showcasing women’s sport across the motu. 

TVNZ’s Head of Sports, Events and Partnerships, Melodie Robinson, said: “Netball is one of New Zealand’s most popular codes and we’re excited to have the national domestic competition with TVNZ. Our Netballers are at the top of their game, they’re powerful wāhine toa, and we’re thrilled to be connecting tamariki with the heroes who inspire them, bringing the excitement straight into their homes each weekend.” 

Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie has welcomed the return of netball to free-to-air television, calling it a fantastic outcome for fans of a sport that continues to thrive across the country. 

“Following a season where we’ve seen, strong broadcast numbers, fantastic match attendances and unprecedented global viewership, it’s exciting to now have the opportunity for even more New Zealanders to enjoy the game on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+. Netball is played and loved by hundreds of thousands across Aotearoa, and this move will help bring the sport closer to communities nationwide.” 

With the popular rule innovations introduced this year, including the captain’s timeout and the game changing two-point shot set to remain, viewers can look forward to even more thrilling netball action across Saturdays and Sundays when the competition returns in April. 

The 2026 ANZ Premiership will follow the two-round format, played between the six domestic teams across the motu before the Finals Series. There will be 30 round robin matches and two finals over a 12-week period.