The Telkom Netball League (TNL), South Africa’s premier netball competition, returns for the 2026 season this April. The country’s top provincial teams and rising stars, alongside international invitational sides, will take to the court in a competition that continues to shape the future of South African netball. With matches set to take place in Durban and Johannesburg, the new season marks another important chapter in the journey of South Africa’s netball talent — from first pass to national crown.
The 2026 season will officially get underway with Power Week One in KwaZulu-Natal from 24 April to 2 May at the Durban University of Technology (Steve Biko Campus), while Power Week Two will take place in Johannesburg at Ellis Park from 22 to 31 May, before the final week of the tournament take place from 12 to 15 June.
This year’s competition will once again feature the best provincial teams from across South Africa, alongside international invitational sides, including Malawi and Zimbabwe, adding an exciting global dimension to the competition.
Now firmly established as the country’s leading netball competition, the Telkom Netball League continues to play a critical role in the growth of the sport, providing a platform for players to progress to the national team, the SPAR Proteas, while inspiring the next generation of netball talent across South Africa.
“The Telkom Netball League continues to be the heartbeat of netball in South Africa. Every year, this league showcases the incredible depth of talent that exists across the country and plays a vital role in building the pipeline for the SPAR Proteas. The 2026 season is particularly exciting as we once again bring together the best players in the country, while also welcoming Malawi’s U21 side and Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Eagles, who also participated last year. We would like to thank Telkom for their continued support and commitment to the growth of netball in South Africa. We look forward to a highly competitive season and to seeing new stars rise through the ranks. This season is particularly important for netball in this country, over and above what is happening within the four lines, we are invested in upskilling our people off court as well. It is important that we empower our people in every area we host netball games and tournaments,” said Mami Diale, Netball South Africa President.
As a long-term partner of South African netball, Telkom’s involvement in the league forms part of a broader commitment to growing the game at every level, from grassroots development to the national stage.
The 2026 season also forms part of Telkom’s Stand Tall: From First Pass to Crown initiative — a platform that celebrates the full journey of netball in South Africa, from young players discovering the game for the first time, to league players competing on the national stage, to Proteas representing the country internationally.
“The Telkom Netball League represents the very best of South African netball, and we are proud to support not just the league, but the full journey of the sport — from young girls picking up a ball for the first time, to players competing in the TNL, to those who go on to represent South Africa on the international stage. Through Stand Tall: From First Pass to Crown, we want to ensure that the players, coaches, and communities who build netball in this country are seen, recognised and celebrated. The TNL remains one of the most important platforms in making those journeys possible,” added Gugu Mthembu, Telkom Chief Marketing Officer.
With the new season set to begin, fans across the country can once again look forward to world-class netball, fierce provincial rivalries, and the opportunity to witness the future stars of South African netball in action.
The Telkom Netball League remains more than a competition; it is a platform for opportunity, a pathway to the national team, and a celebration of the talent and dedication that continues to grow netball in South Africa.
Power Week 1: 24 April – 2 May 2026 | Durban University of Technology, Steve Biko Campus, KwaZulu-Natal
Power Week 2: 22–31 May 2026 | Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg
Final Week: 12–15 June 2026 | Venue To Be Announced
Participating teams include teams from all nine provinces, and invitational teams from Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Matches will be broadcast on SuperSport. Tickets for all Power Weeks can be purchased online. Follow match fixtures here.
