England Netball to Host 2031 World Cup in Manchester

England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031, as announced by World Netball and England Netball. The tournament will take place at Manchester’s Co-op Live indoor arena.

Previously, England hosted the event in 2019 in Liverpool. World Netball president Liz Nicholl expressed confidence in England Netball's ability to deliver an exciting international event, looking forward to the collaboration for 2031 and beyond.

The inaugural tournament was held in Eastbourne in 1963, with Birmingham hosting the 1995 edition. England's national team, known as the Roses, finished as runners-up in the 2023 tournament held in Cape Town, where they were defeated by Australia, who have won the title 12 times.

Baroness Sue Campbell, chair of England Netball, highlighted the significance of welcoming the best netball players to Manchester, emphasizing the opportunity to showcase the sport and inspire future players and fans.