Schools across Australia are invited to register their interest in the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 (NWC2027) Schools Program, delivered in partnership with Netball Australia, and experience world-class sport at NWC2027.
From 25 August to 5 September 2027, Sydney will host the world's best netball nations across 64 matches and 12 days of competition as they battle to become Netball World Cup (NWC) champions. NWC2027 will be bold, fearless and impossible to ignore.
REGISTER NOW: nwc2027.com/schools
Schools are encouraged to register early to receive:
- Priority access when school excursion bookings open in November 2026.
- Dedicated school excursion pricing for selected weekday competition sessions.
- Curriculum-linked educator resources.
- Tournament-inspired classroom activities.
- Updates on future Schools Program opportunities.
Schools are where many people first pick up a netball, helping build a lifelong passion for a sport played by more than 1.3 million people across Australia.
Designed for primary and secondary schools nationally, the NWC2027 Schools Program will connect students with the energy of the tournament through live weekday competition experiences, educator resources and tournament-inspired classroom activities.
As the world's pinnacle international netball tournament, NWC2027 offers students the chance to witness elite competition firsthand while exploring leadership, international cultures and global connection.
The Schools Program supports the ambitions of Made in Netball, Netball Australia’s 10 Year Strategic Plan 2025–2035, and HerPower27: Netball Legacy Vision, including harnessing the tournament to inspire the next generation of players and fans, and growing the netball community to more than two million people by 2035.
Schools are encouraged to register their interest now to receive priority access to excursion bookings on sale November 2026 and future Schools Program resources as the country prepares to host one of the most anticipated Netball World Cups in history.
READ: How the Netball World Cup works
DISCOVER: Meet our Host City – Sydney
READ: HerPower27: Legacy Vision
Jane Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer, NWC2027 said:
“Hosting the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 provides a unique opportunity to bring the world's biggest celebration of netball directly to students across Australia.
"Together with Netball Australia, we're harnessing the power and inspiration of a home Netball World Cup to engage schools, enrich learning and connect participants with elite athletes, global cultures and the values that sport teaches.
"Whether in the classroom or in the stands, students will have the opportunity to be part of an unforgettable Netball World Cup experience on home soil.”
Nikki Horton, Head of Participation, Netball Australia said:
"Schools are where many young people first discover netball. More than 750 schools nationally chose to participate in netball through Australian Sport’s Commissions Sporting Schools program last year.”
"The NWC2027 Schools Program supports Netball Australia's National Participation Plan by connecting those students with the excitement of our sport's pinnacle event and creating more opportunities for them to discover, enjoy and stay involved in netball.”
For ongoing updates beyond the tournament, teachers, HPE coordinators and principals can also register with Netball Australia's Teacher Ambassador Program to be among the first to receive news, resources and event updates.
Register at Netball Australia.
