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Sky Sports to show all five matches from the opening round of the Netball Super League on Saturday 11 February including defending champions Manchester Thunder against Celtic Dragons; The new weekly show is Night Netball from February 17 with London Pulse vs Team Bath
Last updated: 06/02/23 9:11
Manchester Thunder are the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague champions
The Netball Super League will be shown again on Sky Sports in the 2023 season with five games from the bumper opening day broadcast live before the new weekly Friday night slot.
The new campaign kicks off on Friday 11th February at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham with all 10 teams in action, kicking off with Team Bath taking on Loughborough Lightning from 10.30am.
The matches are followed by Surrey Storm vs Strathclyde Sirens (12.45pm), Saracens Mavericks vs Severn Stars (2.30pm), Leeds Rhinos vs London Pulse (4.15pm) and defending champions Manchester Thunder vs Celtic Dragons (6pm). Sky Sports and Sky Sports YouTube.
Opening weekend games – live on Sky Sports Arena and YouTube
| Date & Time | corresponding |
|---|---|
| February 11 at 11 a.m | Team Bath vs Loughborough Lightning |
| February 11 at 12:45 p.m | Surrey Storm vs Strathclyde Sirens |
| February 11 at 2:30 p.m | Saracens Mavericks vs Severn Stars |
| February 11 at 4:15 p.m | Leeds Rhinos vs London Pulse |
| February 11 at 6 p.m | Manchester Thunder vs Celtic Dragons |
The first Friday Night Netball then comes six days later on February 17 when Pulse and Bath meet live at the Copper Box Arena from 7pm.
A new 15-minute hype show on social media with exclusive access to players and behind-the-scenes footage will lead to Sky Sports’ flagship channel and analysis.
The other two games will be streamed each week on the Sky Sports YouTube channel.
The 2023 Netball Super League season gets underway on February 11 with Hannah Joseph (pictured) and Loughborough Lightning taking on Team Bath.
Helen Falkus, Director of Multi Sports at Sky Sports said, “We are looking forward to another NSL season with England Netball and continuing to bring the best live coverage to Sky Sports viewers.
“As netball audiences continue to grow, we are delighted to introduce the new Friday Night Netball which will allow existing and new fans to engage with the sport and bring the atmosphere and energy right to the front of our coverage.”
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Exciting scenes as Manchester Thunder won the Vitality Netball Superleague last season after beating Loughborough Lightning in the final!
Fran Connolly, CEO of England Netball commented: “We are delighted to be working with Sky Sports once again to bring our fans back to witness the drama of the NSL.
“This promises to be a fantastic and fantastic season for the visibility and growth of the sport where there will be plenty of live netball action to enjoy on broadcast and online channels every week.
“The new Saturday night slot will provide a new level of entertainment for fans, and after last year’s season that saw an unprecedented level of fans watching in the arena and from home, we are excited to show the sport to a growing audience.
“I urge all netball fans to tune in and get behind that team. This season is going to be a cracker and you don’t want to miss it.”
After 20 rounds of the NSL, the top four teams will advance to the semi-finals before the Grand Final takes place on Sunday 11 June.
Remaining fixtures 2023 (all Friday night matches air at 7pm)
| Act | Date & Time | corresponding |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | February 17 at 7:30 p.m | London Pulse vs Team Bath |
| 3 | February 20 at 7:30 p.m | Celtic Dragons vs Team Bath |
| 4 | February 24 at 7:30 p.m | Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Mavericks |
| 5 | March 3 at 7:30 p.m | Manchester Thunder vs Loughborough Lightning |
| 6 | March 10 at 7:30 p.m | Team Bath vs Surrey Storm |
| 7 | March 17 at 7:30 p.m | Strathclyde Sirens vs Saracens Mavericks |
| 8 | March 24 at 7:30 p.m | Leeds Rhinos vs Severn Stars |
| 9 | March 27 at 7 p.m | Celtic Dragons vs Strathclyde Sirens |
| 10 | March 31 at 7:30 p.m | Team Bath vs Leeds Rhinos |
| 11 | April 7 at 7:30 p.m | Celtic Dragons vs Manchester Thunder |
| 12 | April 14 at 7:30 p.m | Manchester Thunder vs Surrey Storm |
| 13 | April 21 at 7:30 p.m | Severn Stars vs London Pulse |
| 14 | April 28 at 7:30 p.m | Leeds Rhinos vs Strathclyde Sirens |
| 15 | May 1 at 7 p.m | Manchester Thunder vs London Pulse |
| 16 | May 7 and 6 p.m | Manchester Thunder vs Leeds Rhinos |
| 17 | May 12 and 7:30 p.m | Team Bath vs Manchester Thunder |
| 18 | May 19 at 7:30 p.m | Surrey Storm take on Loughborough Lightning |
| 19 | May 26 at 7:30 p.m | Strathclyde Sirens vs Celtic Dragons |
| 20 | June 2 at 7:30 p.m | Loughborough Lightning vs Team Bath |
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