New Zealand will face the might of Jamaica in pool play after Glasgow 2026 unveiled the official Netball match schedule for next year’s Commonwealth Games.
Twelve of the world’s best teams are set to go head-to-head over nine days playing at the iconic Hydro, at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
The 12 competing nations have been divided into two pools (World Netball’s World Rankings as of 1st September 2025 in brackets):
Pool A: Australia (1), England (4), South Africa (5), Malawi (8), Tonga (9), Northern Ireland (12)
Pool B: New Zealand (2), Jamaica (3), Wales (6), Uganda (7), Scotland (10), Trinidad & Tobago (11)
The tournament gets off to an explosive start with an action-packed first day of competition on 25 July, as hosts Scotland play the opening game against number two ranked New Zealand at 09:00 (BST).
Fans from around the world will be treated to a not-to-be-missed clash between historic rivals Australia and England at 11:00 (BST) on 26 July, with the England Roses hoping to replicate their historic 52–51 victory over Australia in Gold Coast 2018, which was sealed by Helen Housby’s iconic, last-second goal.
Later that evening, the New Zealand Silver Ferns will play Birmingham 2022 silver medallists, the Jamaican Sunshine Girls, with the aim of going one better than 2022’s semifinal match when Jamaica beat the Silver Ferns 67-51 to seal their place in the final.
Natalie Cunningham, Director of Sport, Glasgow 2026 said:
“This schedule reflects the incredible depth and global reach of the sport. Fans can expect fast-paced, high-energy matches from day one to the final whistle.
“With Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and England among the top contenders—and Scotland eager to make home advantage count— the stage is set for a tournament that will capture the imagination of fans here in Glasgow but also across the Commonwealth.”
World Netball President, Dame Liz Nicholl DBE said:
“It is fantastic to see the full schedule for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games now live.
“The Commonwealth Games is always a highlight in the international netball calendar for the players, officials, and netball family, and with these unmissable matchups between the 12 teams now confirmed, I have no doubt that Glasgow 2026 will live up to all expectations.
“From the very first whistle, when our hosts Scotland take to court against New Zealand, please make sure you show your support for our world class athletes both in the Hydro and online, around the world."
A full copy of the match schedule: www.glasgow2026.com