Super Netball is set to light up in 2027 and the NSW Swifts are ready to make it a season to remember.
With seven blockbuster home games locked in at Ken Rosewall Arena, Swifts fans can expect high-speed action, fierce rivalries and plenty of big moments.
From a historic season opener to a brand-new NSW derby and a showdown with the reigning premiers, the home fixture is packed with unmissable battles. Here are a few must-see matchups to mark in your diary.
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Round 1: Swifts vs Firebirds
The Swifts’ season opener is far more than a Round 1 fixture. It is a rematch of the Club’s very first game, when the Swifts defeated the Firebirds 62-49 on the same April weekend 30 years ago.
That result launched three decades of unforgettable contests, dramatic finishes and passionate fan moments. The 30th anniversary adds extra significance to an already highly anticipated opening round.
Led by new head coach Dylan Nexhip, a new-look team will take the court at Ken Rosewall Arena, carrying that history with them. Founding-era players, long-time members and a new generation of fans are all part of the story, setting the stage for another Round 1 nail-biter.
With both sides determined to make an early statement and begin their 2027 campaigns with a win, every contest and every possession will count. This milestone match promises history, heart and intensity, creating an atmosphere no netball fan will want to miss.
Swifts debutant Mary Cholhok will take the court for the first time as a Swift against her former team, the Firebirds. The newly appointed Swifts goal shooter will go head-to-head with New Zealand star Kelly Jackson in what promises to be one of the matchups of the round.
With a new dress, a familiar opponent and 30 years of history behind the rivalry, Cholhok’s debut is shaping up as a defining moment.
Round 6: Swifts vs Sirens
Round 6 delivers the first NSW Derby of 2027 and the first-ever showdown between the NSW Swifts and the new Sydney Sirens.
A fresh chapter is beginning for the Sirens, but the rivalry is already building, with the Swifts determined to defend their home court and stake their claim in the state.
Adding to the intrigue, former Swifts Grace Nweke and Teigan O’Shannassy will line up against their old side.
They know the Swifts’ game, their former teammates know theirs, and every matchup will carry an extra edge as the teams battle for the first bragging rights in this new Sydney rivalry.
Expect passion in the stands, intensity on the court and a derby atmosphere from the first centre pass.
Round 8: Swifts vs Thunderbirds
Round 8 brings the reigning premiers, the Adelaide Thunderbirds, to Ken Rosewall Arena for a blockbuster Saturday afternoon clash. Fans can expect a fierce, high-quality contest packed with pressure, intensity and match-winning talent.
The Swifts will be determined to defend their home court and test themselves against the competition’s benchmark, while the Thunderbirds will arrive ready to show exactly why they lifted the trophy.
There will be plenty of key matchups to watch. New Swifts recruit and Australian Diamond Matilda Garrett will face South African international Elmere van der Berg, while Australian pathway athlete Lucy Voyvodic goes up against recently debuted Diamond Georgie Horjus.
The match-up between Commonwealth Games medallists Shamera Sterling-Humphrey and Latanya Wilson against Helen Housby will also be one to watch. Both featured in Jamaica’s Commonwealth Games side that defeated the Australian Diamonds in the semi-final at the 2026 Games.
From the first centre pass to the final siren, every possession will matter in a battle promising speed, physicality and plenty of big moments. Get behind the Swifts and help turn Ken Rosewall Arena into a sea of red for one of the must-see matches of the 2027 season.
Seven home games. One unforgettable season. From historic rivalries to a brand-new Sydney derby, Ken Rosewall Arena will be the place to be in 2027.
Rally your family and friends, lock in the dates and get ready to cheer the NSW Swifts all the way!
