Overview

The Netball Super League (NSL) is the highest level of domestic netball in the UK, bringing together the country’s leading players and teams in elite competition.

Established in 2005, the league entered an exciting new chapter in 2025 with a major relaunch designed to elevate the sport and accelerate the growth of professional netball. Eight teams from across England and Wales now compete for the NSL title.

The regular season consists of 14 rounds, followed by the play-offs as teams battle for a place in the NSL Grand Final and the chance to be crowned champions.

With every match available to watch and some of the best netball talent taking to court each week, the NSL is at the heart of the continued growth of the women’s game.

Teams

Eight teams currently compete in the Netball Super League:

Birmingham Panthers — 0 NSL titles
LexisNexis Dragons — 0 NSL titles
London Mavericks — 2 NSL titles*
London Pulse — 1 NSL title
Loughborough Lightning — 4 NSL titles
AO Manchester Thunder — 5 NSL titles**
NIC Leeds Rhinos — 0 NSL titles
Nottingham Forest Netball — 0 NSL titles

*London Mavericks’ total includes the championships won as Hertfordshire Mavericks in 2008 and 2011.

**Manchester Thunder’s total includes the 2012 championship won as Northern Thunder.

History

Since the competition began, seven different clubs have been crowned NSL champions, with some of the biggest names in British netball adding their names to the trophy.

NSL Champions

2026 — AO Manchester Thunder
2025 — London Pulse
2024 — Loughborough Lightning
2023 — Loughborough Lightning
2022 — Manchester Thunder
2021 — Loughborough Lightning
2020 — No champion
2019 — Manchester Thunder
2018 — Wasps
2017 — Wasps
2016 — Surrey Storm
2015 — Surrey Storm
2014 — Manchester Thunder
2013 — Team Bath
2012 — Northern Thunder
2011 — Hertfordshire Mavericks
2010 — Team Bath
2009 — Team Bath
2008 — Hertfordshire Mavericks
2007 — Team Bath
2006 — Team Bath

AO Manchester Thunder are the current NSL champions, having lifted the trophy in 2026.

Where To Watch

You can follow the Netball Super League throughout the season from wherever you are.

Fans across the UK and Ireland can watch NSL action across Sky Sports, Sky Sports YouTube and BBC iPlayer, making it easier than ever to follow London Mavericks and the rest of the league.

For supporters watching from outside the UK and Ireland, matches are also available internationally through NetballPass.

Whether you’re watching from the stands or following from home, there are plenty of ways to keep up with the action throughout the NSL season.