After taking home silver at last year’s Marie Little Shield, the Victorian All Abilities team is back and ready to compete in the 2026 tournament in Melbourne this week.
You can cheer them on from home or get along to their matches and show your support.
Netball Australia chief executive Mark Falvo said the tournament is an important part of the sport’s commitment to inclusion and creating opportunities for athletes of all abilities.
“The Marie Little Shield continues to showcase the skill and passion of athletes with an intellectual disability, and is a powerful reminder that netball is a sport for everyone,” Falvo said.
Here’s everything you need to know:
WHEN & WHERE
Friday 4 – Sunday 6 September
Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury
TICKETS
The 2026 Marie Little Shield will be open and free to the public.
HOW TO WATCH
Every match of the tournament will be livestreamed on kommunityTV.
Subscription required (access is free for existing Herald Sun subscribers).
MATCH CENTRE AND LADDER
You can keep up with the live scores and ladder positions through PlayHQ.
FIXTURE
| Date | Round | Details |
| Friday 4 September | Round 1 | 10:00am – SA v VIC |
| Round 2 | 12:30pm – VIC v WA |
| Saturday 5 September | Round 3 | 10:00am – NSW v VIC |
| Round 4 | 12:00pm – A1/A2 |
| 1:30pm – A3/A4 |
| Sunday 6 September | Round 5 | 9:30am – A1/A2 |
| 10:00am – A2/A3 |
| Sunday 6 September | FINALS | 12:00pm – Bronze Medal |
| 1:30pm – Gold Medal |
