Australia bids for 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney

Netball Australia has submitted a "compelling" bid to host the 2027 World Cup in Sydney, aiming to deliver the most successful tournament of the modern era.

Australia, which hosted the competition in Perth (1967) and Sydney (1991 and 2015), expects a decision to be made by the International Netball Federation at the end of the year.

"Last week we celebrated the fantastic news Australia and New Zealand will host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, let's hope we continue that winning way with our compelling bid," said Netball Australia CEO Marne Fechner.

"Having last hosted the Netball World Cup in Sydney in 2015, we've experienced first-hand the incredibly far-reaching impact that an event of this calibre can have on a nation.

"The legacy for women's sport and netball, both within our region and for the global netball family, was significant.

"Our vision for 2027 is to deliver the most successful women's world cup of the modern era; one that powers a lasting global legacy for netball and women, showcases the game's best athletes and welcomes the international netball family to Sydney yet again.

"2027 will be Netball Australia's 100th anniversary so it would be an honour to host the global netball community in Sydney to help us celebrate this significant milestone – to recognise how far netball in Australia and around the world has come."