VITALITY Netball Superleague (VNSL) fans will have a triple treat each week of the 2022 season. Returning to a more normalised season in 2021 – after the 2020 season featured matches at just two venues – it was announced yesterday that three matches per round will be available to stream. Back in 2020 there was just one match per round, but under an exciting deal with Sky Sports, the VNSL will be able to showcase three matches games live per week.

The 2022 VNSL season will run from February 5 until June 5, and the massive Season Opener and Easter Weekend double-headers will all be shown live. In regular rounds, three of the six games will be available for those netball fans unable to attend in person. As the VNSL is the first major domestic league to get underway, it is anticipated plenty of viewers from Australia and New Zealand will tune in before their own domestic competitions commence.

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VNSL Chairman Steve Elworthy said it was an exciting announcement for the future of the United Kingdom’s major netballing league.

“We are pleased to see our clubs return to their home venues to grow local fan bases and generate important commercial revenue, and are excited to see fans return to arenas to show their support and get behind their teams for the season ahead,” Elworthy said.

“We have worked in partnership with Sky Sports and all Vitality Netball Superleague clubs to offer multiple ways to watch and follow the 2022 season, be that by going to games or watching matches across Sky Sports TV and YouTube channels as we look to continue to grow our sport and take our league to new audiences.

“Three out of five regular round games will be broadcast live to fans, which is more games than ever before in a traditional home and away season. And where we do operate central venue rounds, for ‘Season Opener’ and ‘Easter Weekend’ double headers, we are delighted to once again be able to bring fans all games live across Sky Sports TV and YouTube channels.

“Last season was a unique and challenging one and our thanks must go to the 11 clubs, Sky and our partners for their efforts in completing a fantastic season. Now though the clubs and players are focused on final preparations for the season ahead and we cannot wait to see them back on court and in action in front of fans in Birmingham on February 5 and 6 when the 2022 season gets underway.”

The opening two rounds of action takes place at Resorts World Arena, with five consecutive games on each of Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6.