The Road to Sydney starts in Scotland
International netball continues in Scotland this September as the Netball World Cup Qualifiers come to Playsport Arena, East Kilbride from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026.
Across three days, Scotland will welcome Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for a crucial stage in the international netball calendar, with qualification for the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 at stake.
The World Cup Qualifiers are a critical part of the four-year international cycle, giving nations the opportunity to earn their place on the global stage. For the Thistles, it is also a chance to compete for World Cup qualification in front of a home crowd.
Coming just weeks after Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, this event continues a huge year for international netball in Scotland. Supporters will have another opportunity to watch high-level international netball on Scottish soil and get behind the Thistles on the road to Sydney.
Schedule
Friday 25 September
5pm – Wales v Northern Ireland
7pm – Scotland v Republic of Ireland
Saturday 26 September
3pm – Republic of Ireland v Wales
5pm – Scotland v Northern Ireland
Sunday 27 September
12pm – Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
2pm – Scotland v Wales
NEWS ITEMS
TICKET PRICES
Each ticket allows for allocated seating to both matches on the selected day. For group bookings of more than ten (10) people, click on the link below.
For all other enquiries, including members of the media please contact: digital@netballscotland.com
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Scottish Thistles will return to Playsport Arena, Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, G74 4GT. The PLAYSPORT Arena is the home of Caledonia Gladiators Basketball Club and we are delighted to be working together to host these Test matches here. In 2025 the Test matches vs New Zealand were held here and the atmosphere was electric.
Venue information can be found here:
Please note that limited parking is available at Playsport on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend planning your journey in advance and using nearby parking where possible.
The venue is just a short 10-minute walk from several nearby parking options.
Fans will be able to buy tickets from 11.00am, Friday 19 June via the Fanbase Ticketing Platform.
Accessible seating can be booked via the ticketing platform and selecting the accessible seating option.
1 x companion seat is included with each accessible seat booked and can be selected at the same time.
Group bookings will open when tickets go on sale in the following order:
Groups of up to 10 seats can be booked in a single transaction directly on Netball Scotland Fanbase, Netball Scotland’s ticketing site.
Group prices are available in the Silver and Bronze price categories.
For groups of 11+, the ticketing team at Netball Scotland will manage enquiries. The availability of group tickets may be limited due to demand and we will fulfil as many requests as possible. Group bookings are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are available for groups of 11-50 tickets.
Group booking requests can be made online by completing the Group Booking Form
Group booking enquiries: digital@netballscotland.com
The Fanbase portal allows fans to buy up to 10 tickets in one single purchase. Should you wish to purchase 11 or more tickets (up to 50) please use the Group Bookings process (as above).
Family tickets are available in the following combinations:
- 2 adults & 2 children under-16 or 1 adult & 3 children under-16.
Children aged 0-3 do not require their own ticket if they are able to sit on the lap of an adult for the duration of the event. Child tickets are for children aged 4 – 15 years.
Concession tickets are available for those aged 65+ with a valid photo ID confirming proof of age. Student tickets include school pupils aged 16+ with a valid student card, as well as full-time students with a valid Student ID card.
Each team will play each other once over the course of the three days. At the end of the tournament the top two teams in the standings will qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup to be held in Sydney, Australia.
