Perth to host 2022 Suncorp Super Netball League Grand Final

Western Australia’s support for netball will see Perth host the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final and the Australian Diamonds use the state as their base for Commonwealth Games training camp.

With Western Australia's own team, West Coast Fever, currently second on the ladder and vying for a place in the Grand Final over the coming weeks, the competition’s Grand Final will be held at Perth’s RAC Arena on Sunday 3rd July - with up to 14,000 spectators expected to descend on the venue.

The event will bring athletes and visitors from out-of-state, stimulating the local visitor economy and showcasing Western Australia through the live television broadcast.

For the first time in the league's history, there will be prize money for the Grand Final with $100,000 for the winning team and $25,000 for second place, which will further support netball in Australia.

In addition, the Australian national netball team, the Australian Diamonds, will be based in Perth from July for a training camp ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Supporting sporting events such as the 2022 Suncorp Super Netball League Grand Final is part of the Western Australian Government and Tourism WA's strategy to attract more visitors to the state.

Commenting on the hosting, Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister, David Templeman stated “this agreement between the WA Government and Netball Australia demonstrates our support for netball and women's sports, from the grassroots level to the elite.

"Events such as this help ignite a passion for the sport among children and young people, ensuring a strong future for the sport.

"Having such a fantastic event in town will showcase the superb RAC Arena to netball fans across the country through the televised broadcast, attracting even more visitors to our beautiful state.

“The State Government is proud to support Netball Australia in bringing such a prestigious event to Perth and we look forward to welcoming the Grand Final and Australian Diamonds training camp to our city next month, to inspire young netball players and showcase our beautiful Perth city."

Image: Super Netball Grand Final action at the RAC Arena. Credit: VenuesWest.