The location for this year’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Grand Final has been confirmed, with Melbourne to host at John Cain Arena in partnership with Visit Victoria.
Last year’s Grand Final in Melbourne attracted a record crowd of more than 15,000 fans and generated almost $5.4 million for the Victorian economy – turning more than 4,000 interstate supporters into sightseers who connected with local businesses, hotels and hospitality venues. It was also the most watched SSN match on the Foxtel Group platform. This year’s season decider will be played at John Cain Arena due to venue availability.
In 2025, the SSN drew a total attendance of 386,455, setting a league record and marking the second consecutive year as the most attended women’s sporting competition in Australia, as of Saturday 4 July.
Visit Victoria have a strong partnership with Netball Australia, with their ‘Every bit different’ campaign being fully supported by Melbourne Vixens players Jo Weston, Sophie Garbin and Kate Moloney.
The campaign has been promoted across television, digital media and billboards across Australia and New Zealand, which has led it to reach over five million people.
Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements said:
“Hosting the Super Netball Grand Final strengthens our huge pipeline of major events and builds on a fantastic partnership with Netball Australia which has delivered world-class events in communities right across Victoria.”
“This will be yet another opportunity to created demand among potential visitors, showcasing Melbourne on the national stage while delivering real economic benefits for Victorian businesses.”
Netball Australia CEO Stacey West said:
“The Suncorp Super Netball League is the highest attended female sporting competition in Australia and the Grand Final is the jewel in the crown, having sold out four years in a row.”
“We are excited to partner with Visit Victoria once again to bring this year’s Grand Final to Melbourne and showcase the world’s best netball league in front of a full house at John Cain Arena.”
