2026 Guide to Grand Final Week

YOUR GUIDE TO GRAND FINAL WEEK

🦊 The Vixens have booked their spot in the Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final, where they’ll come up against the Adelaide Thunderbirds on Saturday 4 July at John Cain Arena.

📍 John Cain Arena is set to shake as the Vixens aim to go back-to-back in championship glory.

🏆 Whether you're heading to the match or cheering from home, this is your ultimate guide to grand final week.

📣 Let’s make it a week to remember. Go Vixens!

GRAND FINAL DAY TIMINGS

🎉 5pm - Fan Zone opens

🚪 5.30pm - John Cain Arena doors open

📺 6.55pm - Pre-show commences

🏐 7.30pm - First centre pass, Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne Vixens

🎤 8.10pm - Half-time entertainment

🏆 9.10pm - Champions crowned

TICKETING

🎟️ The 2026 Suncorp Super Netball grand final is sold out!

Please note Suncorp Super Netball manages all 2026 finals venues and ticketing. All queries must be directed to Suncorp Super Netball. The Melbourne Vixens cannot assist with any finals ticketing queries.

HOW TO WATCH

Tune in live or on demand on Kayo Sports, Foxtel or BINGE (Australia), or via Netball Pass (international).

EVENTS

Captain’s Run
Get behind the Vixens at their final training session before the big dance!

📅 Friday 3 July, 2pm
📍 John Cain Arena | Wurundjeri Country
🎟️ Purchase tickets via Ticketek. To purchase tickets, you’ll need to select Captain's Run in the date dropdown menu.
🖊️ Post-training signing session from 3pm . Strictly one item to be signed per person, shoes cannot be signed.

Please note that your ticket will give you access to both the Melbourne Vixens (2pm) and Adelaide Thunderbirds (3.30pm) Captain’s Run. Tickets for each team’s session are not sold separately.

Watch parties

If you can't make it to the game, there will be two official Vixens watch parties, thanks to Australian Venue Co.

📍 Good Nature, in the Grove Bar and Terrace (upstairs) | Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
⏰ From 5.30pm
🎨 Get your face painted with Vixens colours!

📍 Fargo & Co. (in the Terrace, upstairs) | 216 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121
⏰ From 5.30pm

MERCHANDISE

Show your support for the Vixens with 2026 merch available at John Cain Arena for the Captain's Run on Friday 3 July, as well as on grand final day.

Melbourne Vixens Members can receive 10% discount on merchandise at venue merchandise stalls, you must show either your physical or digital 2026 Melbourne Vixens membership card to receive the 10% member discount.

Merch can also be purchased online at the Melbourne Vixens website. If you’re ordering online, Australia Post cannot guarantee delivery by Friday.