England to host Netball World Cup in 2031

England to host Netball World Cup in 2031 as tournament heads to Manchester England to stage Netball World Cup for third time, after inaugural edition in Eastbourne in 1963 and 2019 event in Liverpool; England have claimed bronze medals in previous home World Cups; Manchester's Co-op Live venue for 2031 tournament with 16 teams to compete Thursday 8 October 2026 10:00, UK Manchester will stage the Netball World Cup in 2031 after England was awarded hosting rights for the third time. The nation previously hosted the inaugural edition in 1963 in Eastbourne as well as the 2019 event in Liverpool. Sixteen teams will be involved in the World Cup at Manchester's Co-op Live, the venue for this year's Netball Super League Grand Final. - Latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract - Latest netball news, video, podcasts and more - Listen to Sky Sports' range of podcasts England claimed bronze medals at their previous two World Cups on home soil. The 2027 World Cup is in Australia next summer, with England out to go one better than their silver medal in South Africa in 2023 and win the competition for the first time. 'We can inspire next generation of players and fans' On the 2031 tournament, Baroness Sue Campbell, chair of England Netball, said: "As a proud Northerner, I am absolutely thrilled to see the world's biggest netball event coming to Manchester. "This is a city with an incredible sporting heritage and a real passion for bringing people together through sport. "To have the best netball players in the world coming to Manchester is a hugely exciting prospect, and I know the city will give them the welcome they deserve. "This is a fantastic opportunity not only to showcase our sport on the biggest stage, but also to inspire the next generation of players and fans." World Netball president Dame Liz Nicholl DBE added: "England last hosted our pinnacle event in 2019, for which the legacy still lives on globally through Net2019 legacy projects in Zambia and Argentina, as well as in Great Britain where 160,000 women were inspired to start playing or play more netball because of the event. "After reviewing their strong bid, I am confident England Netball will host another thrilling international event, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together in 2031 and beyond." England netball chief executive Fran Connolly said: "[This World Cup] gives us a powerful platform to grow the visibility, profile and impact of women's sport and netball across the UK. "Having witnessed the spectacle of Netball Super League Grand Final at Co-op Live earlier this summer, we know Manchester is the perfect stage on which to take our sport to another level. "The energy, atmosphere and ambition we saw in the arena demonstrated what is possible when women's sport is given the platform and investment it deserves. "Hosting the World Cup in Manchester will allow us to showcase the very best of our sport to a global audience, inspire more people to pick up a netball, and create a lasting legacy for players, fans and communities." [Image text:] LAND ENGANND ENGLANI KKUKR KUKRI IN EEN deagen,