Netball World Cup 2027: Dates, Venue, Teams and the SPAR Proteas
Netball World Cup 2027 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25 August to 5 September 2027 |
| Host city | Sydney, Australia |
| Main venue | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Teams | 16 |
| South Africa | Qualified (SPAR Proteas) |
| Last champions | Australia, who won the 2023 World Cup in Cape Town |
How the SPAR Proteas Qualified
The host, Australia, and the top five other teams in the World Netball rankings on 1 December 2025 were invited straight away. South Africa was one of them, together with New Zealand, Jamaica, England and Uganda. The other 10 places were decided at five regional qualifiers in 2026.
Teams Qualified So Far
| How they qualified | Teams |
|---|---|
| Host | Australia |
| World rankings | New Zealand, Jamaica, England, South Africa, Uganda |
| Africa qualifier (Nairobi, Kenya) | Malawi, Namibia |
| Asia qualifier (Hong Kong) | Singapore, Hong Kong |
| Oceania qualifier (Tonga) | Samoa, Tonga |
| Europe qualifier (Glasgow) | Scotland, Northern Ireland |
| Americas qualifier (Barbados, 19 to 26 October 2026) | Two places still to be decided |
Africa has four teams at the World Cup: South Africa, Uganda, Malawi and Namibia.
What Time Will Matches Be in South Africa?
During the World Cup, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of South Africa:
| Time in Sydney | Time in South Africa |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 04:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 |
The full match schedule has not been released yet. We will add the SPAR Proteas’ matches when it is.
South Africa at Netball World Cups
South Africa hosted the Netball World Cup in Cape Town in 2023, the first time the tournament was played in Africa. The Proteas’ best World Cup result is second place, in 1995.
Netball World Cup 2027 Questions
When is the Netball World Cup 2027?
From 25 August to 5 September 2027.
Where is the Netball World Cup 2027?
In Sydney, Australia. The main venue is Qudos Bank Arena.
Have the SPAR Proteas qualified for the 2027 World Cup?
Yes. South Africa qualified through the world rankings on 1 December 2025.
How many teams play at the Netball World Cup 2027?
16 teams.
Who won the last Netball World Cup?
Australia won the 2023 Netball World Cup, which was played in Cape Town.
More sport: Rugby World Cup 2027, Cricket World Cup 2027 and all sport news.