Everything you need to know about South Africa’s premier club netball competition.
The Telkom Netball League is back — and 2026 promises to be the biggest season yet. South Africa’s premier club netball competition returns with 16 teams, three Power Week venues, and a packed schedule of high-intensity matches that will keep fans on the edge of their seats from April right through to June. Whether you’re a seasoned TNL follower or discovering the league for the first time, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the action.
The Format: Three Power Weeks, Three Cities
TNL 2026 is structured around three Power Weeks — intense multi-day tournament blocks held across the country, each at a different venue:
Power Week 1: 24 April – 2 May 2026 | Durban University of Technology – Steve Biko Campus, Durban
Power Week 2: 22 – 31 May 2026 | Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg
Power Week 3: 12 – 15 June 2026 | TBC
It’s a model that brings world-class netball to different corners of the country — and gives fans in Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria the chance to experience the atmosphere up close.
The Teams: 16 Sides, Two Divisions, One Mission
This season features 16 competing teams split across two divisions, alongside exciting invitational sides adding a continental dimension to the competition.
Division 1
Aloes | Crinums | Flames | Golden Fireballs | Jaguars | Kingdom Stars | Southern Stings
Invitational Side (Power Week 2): Zambezi Eagles
Division 2
Baobabs | Comets | Diamonds | Kingdom Queens | Lilies | Sonoblomo | Sunbirds | Tornados | Tshukudu
Invitational Side (Power Week 1): Malawi U23
The inclusion of Malawi U23 (Malawi Queen Cubs) and Zambezi Eagles (Zimbabwe) speaks to the league’s growing regional significance — giving African talent a platform to compete against some of the best club sides in the country.
Power Week 1 Kicks Off in Durban
The tournament gets underway in Durban on Friday, 24 April, with matches running daily from 07:00 through to the evening slot at 19:00. An Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 25 April at 17:00 — a moment that marks the official start of the season and sets the tone for the weeks ahead. The Steve Biko Campus will be a hive of activity, with multiple games on the court each day across both divisions.
Where to Watch
Select matches will be broadcast on SuperSport — visit supersport.com/tvguide for the full broadcast schedule. Can’t make it to the venue? You can still be part of the action from your living room. And if you want to experience the energy courtside, tickets are available online at netball-sa.org.za.
Why TNL 2026 Matters
The Telkom Netball League has always been more than a competition — it’s a showcase of the depth and talent within South African netball. It’s where future Proteas earn their stripes, where rivalries are forged, and where communities rally behind their teams. The 2026 edition adds a layer of regional excitement with the multi-city Power Week format, ensuring the league’s footprint continues to grow.Supported by title sponsor Telkom and a strong portfolio of partners including SPAR, SuperSport, Southern Sun, Energade, Hollywood Bets, Puma, Renault, and Gilbert Netball, the league has the backing to deliver a season that will live long in the memory.
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