Where to watch the NSL: Round 1
The Netball Super League (NSL) gets underway this Friday, with all four games across the weekend available to watch live on Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
The Netball Super Cup last weekend saw all eight NSL Clubs take to court for the first time in 2025, setting the scene for an epic season which is just about to begin.
After many months of pre-season preparation, the NSL’s Clubs, coaches, athletes, and fans are ready and raring to go for round one. All four games across the weekend will be available to watch free-to-air, live and on-demand across Sky Sports and BBC Sport, so read on to find out exactly where to watch each game.
LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons vs London Mavericks - Friday 14 March, FCP 19:00
The LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons host London Mavericks in their first home game of the 2025 season on Friday evening, welcoming the London side to the House of Sport live on Sky Sports. Which of these two teams will get their first win of the season on the board in the opening game of NSL 2025?
Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports YouTube.
International viewers can watch on NetballPass.
LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons player to watch: Bethan Dyke is no stranger to the Dragons, having made her NSL debut for the team in 2013. Moving back to the Welsh side after captaining Team Bath in 2024, Dyke will look to build on the strength of her existing connections with her fellow Welsh Feathers in the Dragons squad throughout the 2025 season. In round one, whilst many Clubs will be working to finetune new combinations, Dyke’s experience could be key to a successful start for the Dragons.
London Mavericks player to watch: After sinking the first ever Soft & Gentle Super Shot at the Netball Super Cup, Emily Andrew has already made her mark on the League. Joining the NSL from Australia, she is no stranger to a two-goal shot and all the tactics that come with it, so fans should watch out as she uses this experience when she takes to court to make her NSL debut with her new side.
NIC Leeds Rhinos vs Birmingham Panthers - Friday 14 March, FCP 19:00
A new-look NIC Leeds Rhinos team burst onto the court at the Netball Super Cup with consistent and gritty performances that saw them reach the final. Returning to Sheffield this week to host new Club Birmingham Panthers at the Canon Medical Arena, Lauren Palmer’s side will be keen to continue this momentum in front of their home crowd.
Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports YouTube.
International viewers can watch on NetballPass.
NIC Leeds Rhinos player to watch: Geva Mentor showed her class at the Netball Super Cup with a stand-out performance helping to take her team all the way to the final. She had four deflections, two pick-ups and an interception in just 14 minutes of play in the final against London Pulse and will certainly be one to watch as she returns to Sheffield this weekend.
Birmingham Panthers player to watch: Shelly Magee has made the move to Birmingham Panthers this season after four years at NIC Leeds Rhinos. Taking on her old Club in her first game with her new team, she’ll be keen to make a statement with her performance on court. Fans should watch out for her relentless defensive pressure and how she connects with her new teammates, Gabby Coffey and Jas Brown, in the defensive end.
London Pulse vs Nottingham Forest – Sunday 16 March, FCP 17:00
Champions of the first-ever Netball Super Cup, London Pulse will be keen to continue their winning ways into the start of the regular season. The Copper Box Arena is bound to be bouncing as Pulse’s loyal fans show up whilst others can tune in on BBC iPlayer to watch them take on Nottingham Forest in what will be a historic debut NSL match for the side regardless of the result.
Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer.
International viewers can watch on NetballPass.
London Pulse player to watch: Liv Tchine was picked by Nia Jones as the standout goal shooter in her Team of the Week following the Netball Super Cup after Tchine’s outstanding performance helped power her team to victory. Coming into the NSL season off the back of a breakthrough international window, Tchine will be a vital cog in the Pulse machine and certainly one to watch for fans.
Nottingham Forest player to watch: As Nottingham Forest make their NSL debut all eyes will be on captain Niamh Cooper to show us what the Forest way is all about. An NSL stalwart, Cooper joined the League in 2014 and achieved a top four finish in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Fans will have to follow Nottingham Forest’s journey through the season to see if she can replicate this success as she steps up as captain of the new Club this year.
Manchester Thunder vs Loughborough Lightning – Sunday 16 March, FCP 18:30
What better way to start the 2025 NSL season than with a Grand Final rematch? Manchester Thunder versus Loughborough Lightning is a famous battle on the netball court with plenty of history between the two sides. Set to be played at the AO Arena in Manchester, Thunder will be looking for passionate support from their home fans to get them across the line against defending champions Loughborough Lightning.
Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports YouTube.
International viewers can watch on NetballPass.
Manchester Thunder player to watch: Amy Carter will play her first regular round match as captain of Manchester Thunder this weekend, and if the Netball Super Cup is anything to go by, she’s likely to be a captain who lets her on court performances do a lot of the talking. With both attacking flair and defensive prowess, Carter’s performance this Sunday will be critical to Manchester Thunder’s play across the court.
Loughborough Lightning player to watch: Nat Panagarry is another mid-courter that fans will be keeping an eye on this weekend, and her battle with Carter in the centre position will certainly be fierce and fantastic to watch. Panagarry is hoping to lead her side to a historic three-peat victory this NSL season and will be sure to leave it all out on court in a bid to get their campaign off to a winning start this Sunday.
