The Commonwealth Games are set to begin this week, with the world's best netball nations ready to go head-to-head in Glasgow. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament, including when the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns are in action.
A proven performer on the international stage, Sarah Klau will be a key piece of an Australian Diamonds squad aiming to add another Commonwealth Games gold medal.
While sharpshooter Grace Nweke returns as the focal point of the Silver Ferns' attack, with New Zealand determined to add another title to its proud history.
WHEN ARE THE DIAMONDS AND SILVER FERNS PLAYING?
Netball at the Commonwealth Games begins on Saturday 25 July.
HOW DOES THE TOURNAMENT WORK?
Teams have been split into two pools for the opening stage of the tournament.
Australia has been drawn in Pool A alongside Tonga, England, Malawi, South Africa and Northern Ireland.
New Zealand will compete in Pool B with Scotland, Wales, Uganda, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
Each team will play every other nation in its pool, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the Semi Finals.
The remaining teams will contest the Classification Games to determine places 5–12.
The winners of the Semi Finals will meet in the gold medal match on the final day of competition, Sunday 2 August, while the losing semi-finalists will play for bronze earlier that day.
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE GAMES?
Australian fans can tune in live and free on the Seven Network and 7plus, with full match replays also available on 7plus.
New Zealand fans can watch all the action on Sky Sport and stream matches via Sky Sport Now.
WHEN DID THE DIAMONDS AND SILVER FERNS LAST WIN GOLD?
Australia heads to Glasgow as the reigning Commonwealth Games champions after defeating Jamaica in the 2022 Gold Medal match.
New Zealand last won Commonwealth Games gold in 2010 after defeating Australia in the final in Delhi.
KEY TIMES IN AEST
Saturday 25 July
New Zealand Silver Ferns vs Scottish Thistles — 6:00pm
Australian Diamonds vs Tonga — 8:00pm
Sunday 26 July
Australian Diamonds vs England Roses — 8:00pm
Monday 27 July
New Zealand Silver Ferns vs Jamaica Sunshine Girls — 6:00am
Wednesday 29 July
New Zealand Silver Ferns vs Uganda She Cranes — 4:00am
Australian Diamonds vs Malawi Queens — 6:00am
Thursday 30 July
New Zealand Silver Ferns vs Wales — 4:00am
Australian Diamonds vs South Africa — 6:00am
New Zealand Silver Ferns vs Trinidad and Tobago — 11:00pm
Friday 31 July
Australian Diamonds vs Northern Ireland — 1:00am
Saturday 1 August
Semi Final 1 — 6:00pm
Semi Final 2 — 10:00pm
Sunday 2 August
Bronze Medal Match — 6:00pm
Gold Medal Match — 10:00pm
