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Where to watch the NSL: Round 6

Round six of the Netball Super League (NSL) continues this weekend, with all four games available to watch live on Sky Sports and BBC Sport. 

Round five saw Manchester Thunder take home the spoils in the first northern derby of the 2025 season, whilst London Mavericks beat Nottingham Forest Netball to claim third place in the League table. 

As round six begins, 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. 


London Pulse vs Manchester Thunder - Friday 18 April, FCP 19:00, Copper Box Arena 

Top of the table London Pulse take on second place Manchester Thunder in what is sure to be an exciting game for fans watching at the Copper Box Arena. Will Pulse be able to maintain their unbeaten record after this battle of the north versus the south? 

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer

International viewers can watch on NetballPass

You can buy tickets to watch live here

Image: Ben Lumley

London Mavericks vs Loughborough Lightning – Saturday 19 April, FCP 17:00, Hertfordshire Sports Village 

London Mavericks return to Hertfordshire Sports Village in front of a sold out crowd this week where they’ll look to continue their successful run in this year's NSL, which has seen them win four of their first five games. However, facing a Loughborough Lightning side riding high after a win over the LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons in round four is the task ahead for Camilla Buchanan’s side and it’s sure to be no easy feat. 

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports YouTube

International viewers can watch on NetballPass

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Birmingham Panthers vs Nottingham Forest Netball – Saturday 19 April, FCP 18:00, Worcester Arena 

Birmingham Panthers and Nottingham Forest Netball are the League's two newest sides, both currently in the middle of their debut NSL season, and this game marks the first time that the two teams will meet on court. In what will be a historic game, either Chelsea Pitman’s Forest side will pick up their first ever win against Birmingham Panthers, or Jo Trip’s Panther’s side will pick up their first ever NSL win. 

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports YouTube

International viewers can watch on NetballPass

You can buy tickets to watch live here

Image: Ritchie Sumpter

LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons vs NIC Leeds Rhinos – Saturday 19 April, FCP 19:00, House of Sport 

Reinga Bloxham was proud of the improved performance that her Dragons side put out against reigning champions Loughborough Lightning in round five. Can they go all the way on Saturday and secure their first win of the season against an NIC Leeds Rhinos team who are determined to return to winning ways. 

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports YouTube

International viewers can watch on NetballPass

You can buy tickets to watch live here.

Image: Tom Pearson

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