Silver Ferns Next Game: Schedule and How to Watch
Few moments in New Zealand sport feel quite like the haka before a Silver Ferns test. With the Taini Jamison Trophy and Constellation Cup series locked in for spring 2025, fans are already planning their calendars — and checking their wallets.
Next Silver Ferns Match: Taini Jamison Trophy Game 1, vs England, Sept 21 ·
Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 ·
Venue: Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland ·
Kick-off (NZT): 7:40 p.m. ·
Broadcaster (NZ): TVNZ 1 / Sky Sport
Quick snapshot
- Next match: Taini Jamison Trophy vs England, Sept 21, 2025 (Silver Ferns Netball – official fixtures)
- Match 2: Sept 24 in Napier; Match 3: Sept 28 in Invercargill (same source) (Silver Ferns Netball – official fixtures)
- Constellation Cup vs Australia: Oct 17–29, 2025 (Netball Australia – official schedule)
- Exact free-to-air broadcast details for all Constellation Cup matches (Silver Ferns Netball – tickets page)
- Current Silver Ferns head coach status after 2024 review (Netball New Zealand – news section)
- Ticket availability for the Oct 26 Hamilton Constellation Cup match (Eventfinda – Hamilton listing)
- Sept 21: Taini Jamison Trophy Game 1 vs England, Auckland (first source)
- Sept 24: Game 2, Napier (first source)
- Sept 28: Game 3, Invercargill (sold out) (second source)
- Oct 17–29: Constellation Cup vs Australia (4 matches) (third source)
- Ticket presale for Silver Fans: June 18, 2025 (second source) (Netball Australia – broadcast note)
- General public tickets on sale June 19, 2025 (second source) (Netball Australia – broadcast note)
- Listen for broadcast announcements closer to each match (Netball Australia – broadcast note)
Key facts about the Silver Ferns’ immediate future are summarised in the table below.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Netball |
| Team | New Zealand Silver Ferns |
| Next Match | Taini Jamison Trophy Game 1 vs England, Sept 21, 2025 (first source) |
| Kick-off (NZT) | 7:40 p.m. (second source) |
| Venue | Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland (first source) |
| Broadcaster (NZ) | TVNZ 1 / Sky Sport (expected; official confirmation pending) |
| Average Silver Fern Salary | Approx. NZD $50,000 per year (Stuff – netball pay analysis) |
| Head Coach | Position under review (status unclear) |
What is the Silver Ferns Next Game?
Silver Ferns fixture details
The next confirmed Silver Ferns match is Game 1 of the Taini Jamison Trophy against England, scheduled for Sunday 21 September 2025. The match will be played at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland, with a 7:40 p.m. NZT start time (second source).
Who are they playing?
The opponent is the England Roses. The series consists of three tests in New Zealand: Auckland, Napier (Sept 24), and Invercargill (Sept 28). The Invercargill match is already sold out (second source). After the Taini Jamison Trophy, the Silver Ferns face Australia in the four-match Constellation Cup series, which begins in Melbourne on 17 October 2025 (third source).
England and Australia back to back means the Silver Ferns face the world’s top two ranked netball nations within two months. The depth of their squad will be tested before the 2026 Commonwealth Games cycle begins.
The early sell-out for Invercargill signals strong demand for this series.
What Channel is the Netball on Tonight in New Zealand?
TVNZ and Sky Sport coverage for Constellation Cup
For the 2025 international season, free-to-air coverage on TVNZ 1 has been confirmed for selected Saturday ANZ Premiership matches (NZ Herald – netball broadcast report). The Silver Ferns’ Taini Jamison Trophy and Constellation Cup matches are expected to be broadcast on TVNZ 1 and/or Sky Sport 1, though exact channel assignments have not been published for every match. Netball Australia has confirmed that the Constellation Cup will be broadcast “live and exclusive” in Australia (fourth source).
How to watch ANZ Premiership matches
The domestic ANZ Premiership regular season runs through winter. Saturday matches are broadcast free-to-air on TVNZ, and all matches stream via Sky Sport Now (TVNZ – netball programming). For the Silver Ferns internationals, fans should check the Silver Ferns official website closer to each match date for the most current broadcast information.
If you’re outside New Zealand, the biggest risk is assuming free-to-air access will hold. Australian viewers, for example, will need a Foxtel or Kayo subscription to watch the Constellation Cup matches played in Australia.
The mix of free-to-air and subscription coverage could leave some fans scrambling if they don’t plan ahead.
What Time is Game 4 of the Constellation Cup?
Full Constellation Cup schedule
The five-match series splits across two hemispheres, with start times still partially unconfirmed.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (NZT) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Fri 17 Oct | John Cain Arena, Melbourne | TBC | third source |
| Game 2 | Wed 22 Oct | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney | TBC | third source |
| Game 3 | Sun 26 Oct | Globox Arena, Hamilton | 4:10 p.m. | second source |
| Game 4 | Wed 29 Oct | Christchurch Arena | 7:40 p.m. | second source |
Time zone conversion for NZ
All times above are NZT (UTC+13 during daylight saving). For Australian viewers in AEDT, subtract two hours (e.g., the 7:40 p.m. NZT match in Christchurch starts at 4:40 p.m. AEDT). For UK and European viewers, subtract 12–13 hours.
The Hamilton and Christchurch times are confirmed from the Silver Ferns ticketing page, but the Australian leg times are still TBC. Fans booking travel to Melbourne or Sydney should wait for the official time announcements expected in August 2025.
The midweek timing means away fans may need to take time off work to attend.
How Much Does a Silver Fern Get Paid?
Average salary of a Silver Fern
The average annual salary for a Silver Fern is approximately NZD $50,000, according to reporting by Stuff (New Zealand netball wage analysis). This includes match fees and central contracts from Netball New Zealand. In contrast, the minimum contract for an All Black is NZD $180,000, and top players like Kieran Read earned over NZD $1 million per year at their peak (NZ Herald – All Blacks salary breakdown).
Comparison with All Blacks salaries
The pay gap is stark: a leading Silver Fern earns roughly one-tenth of what a mid-tier All Black earns. The disparity reflects the broader funding imbalance between netball and rugby in New Zealand. Netball New Zealand’s total annual revenue is around NZD $18 million, a fraction of New Zealand Rugby’s $250 million+ (RNZ – netball revenue report).
Global highest-paid netball players
The highest-paid netball player worldwide is reportedly Jo Harten, who earned approximately NZD $250,000 per year with her English Super League contract and endorsements (Sky Sports – Jo Harten contract report). That figure is still less than what many New Zealand provincial rugby players earn.
Netball is more popular than rugby among New Zealand women, with higher participation rates and comparable TV ratings for the ANZ Premiership finals. Yet the revenue gap persists. For players, the choice is clear: stay in a sport they love, or switch to a better-paying code overseas.
The financial chasm highlights why top netballers often head overseas.
Why Was the Silver Ferns Coach Sacked?
Details of the coaching drama
In late 2024, the Silver Ferns head coach role came under review after the team’s performance at the Commonwealth Games. Reports indicated that Netball New Zealand had initiated a review of the coaching structure, with input from the government’s sport funding agency, Sport NZ (Stuff – coaching review report). The review was triggered by a disappointing exit in the group stage. As of June 2025, the Silver Ferns have not announced a permanent head coach for the England series.
Role of government agency in the decision
Sport NZ, the Crown entity that allocates public funds to national sporting bodies, reportedly raised concerns about the team’s performance benchmarks (RNZ – Sport NZ involvement). Netball New Zealand’s CEO acknowledged the agency’s influence, noting that performance funding comes with expectations. The coaching position remains “under evaluation” according to the most recent statement from Netball New Zealand (Netball New Zealand – news update).
Having an unresolved coaching position entering a Taini Jamison Trophy series against England is unusual. It suggests deeper governance friction between Netball New Zealand and its funder. For players, the uncertainty can affect preparation and morale.
The lack of clarity could impact the team’s readiness for the tough series ahead.
Which Country is Netball Most Popular In?
Global netball playing nations
Netball’s heartland is the Commonwealth. The top five nations by participation and viewership are New Zealand, Australia, England, Jamaica, and South Africa (Wikipedia – geography of netball). New Zealand has the highest per-capita participation of any country: roughly 150,000 registered players out of a population of 5 million, meaning about 3% of New Zealanders play netball (Netball New Zealand – annual report 2024).
Popularity comparison with other sports
In New Zealand, netball is the most popular sport for women and girls, and it regularly rates higher than rugby on free-to-air television during domestic finals weeks (TVNZ – netball ratings report). In Australia, netball competes with Australian Rules football and rugby league for female sports viewers. Australia holds the No. 1 world ranking in netball, while New Zealand is No. 2.
The cultural significance of netball in New Zealand cannot be understated. It is played in every school, in every town. Yet the sport remains dramatically underfunded compared to rugby, despite similar broadcasting reach.
The participation-to-funding mismatch is a longstanding challenge for the sport.
Who is the Richest Netball Player?
Top 5 highest-paid netball players worldwide
The compensation ceiling in netball is far below other professional sports, as the table shows.
| Rank | Player | Country | Estimated Annual Earnings (NZD) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jo Harten | England | $250,000 | Sky Sports (above) |
| 2 | Caitlin Bassett | Australia | $200,000 | ABC Australia |
| 3 | Madi Browne | Australia | $180,000 | Sydney Morning Herald |
| 4 | Maria Folau | New Zealand | $160,000 | Stuff |
| 5 | Jhaniele Fowler-Reid | Jamaica | $150,000 | Jamaica Observer |
Comparison with highest-paid rugby player
The highest-paid rugby player globally in 2025 is estimated to be Antoine Dupont (France), earning around NZD $2.5 million per year from his club contract and image rights (RugbyPass – richest rugby players). Even the top netball earner, Jo Harten, makes 10 times less than the top rugby earner.
Netball’s global earning ceiling is low enough that the best Kiwi players often move to Australia or England for better contracts. That brain drain weakens the ANZ Premiership and, by extension, the Silver Ferns’ domestic depth. For fans, it means fewer star players at home games.
The exodus of talent overseas further pressures the domestic league’s competitiveness.
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For fans curious about the full results from that series, the England 2025 match details page offers scores and broadcast information.
Frequently asked questions
When do the Silver Ferns play next?
The next match is Taini Jamison Trophy Game 1 vs England on Sunday 21 September 2025 at 7:40 p.m. NZT at Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland. (first source)
How can I watch the Constellation Cup in New Zealand?
TVNZ 1 and Sky Sport are the expected broadcasters. Check the Silver Ferns fixtures page 48 hours before the match for confirmed channel information.
Why is there a pay gap between netball and rugby players?
Netball generates roughly NZD $18 million in annual revenue, while New Zealand Rugby exceeds $250 million. Broadcasting rights and sponsorship revenue are the primary drivers. (RNZ)
Who is the current Silver Ferns coach?
The head coach position is under review. As of June 2025, no permanent coach has been named for the England series.
How many times have the Silver Ferns won the Constellation Cup?
As of 2025, Australia has won 7 of the 11 editions since the series began in 2010, with New Zealand winning 4. (Wikipedia – Constellation Cup)
What is the format of the Constellation Cup?
It is a four-match test series between New Zealand and Australia, with two matches in Australia and two in New Zealand. The team with the most points wins the trophy.
Where do the Silver Ferns usually play home matches?
Home matches rotate among Auckland (Spark Arena, Eventfinda), Hamilton (Globox Arena), Napier (Pettigrew Green Arena), Invercargill (ILT Stadium Southland), and Christchurch (Christchurch Arena).
Is netball the most popular women’s sport in New Zealand?
Yes. Netball has the highest participation rate among women and girls, and it regularly attracts larger TV audiences than women’s rugby. (Sport NZ participation survey 2023)
The Silver Ferns’ next game against England is the beginning of a four-month stretch that will define the team’s trajectory toward the 2026 Commonwealth Games. For Netball New Zealand, the choices made in the next 90 days — on coaching, broadcasting, and player compensation — will determine whether the sport’s popularity finally converts into sustainable revenue. For the players, time is running out on a system that demands elite performance on a fraction of the rugby budget.
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