The 2026 ANZ Premiership signing window is open which mean team lists changes are abound!
Following the rule changes introduced close to the start of 2025 season, (most notably the introduction of the two-point shots), fans are anxious to see how teams shape up to best embrace these changes.
But, with a number of Silver Ferns athletes signing with Suncorp Super Netball clubs, the doors are wide open for young New Zealand talent to take opportunities with both hands and show how exciting the ANZ Premiership can be.
The 2026 ANZ Premiership also recently announced a new broadcast deal and maintains the round robin style of the competition from 2025, namely that it will “follow the two-round format, played between the six domestic teams across the motu before the Finals Series. There will be 30 round robin matches and two finals over a 12-week period.”
What we know so far. .
The Northern Mystics came up just short of a three-peat in their grand final loss to the Tactix. Image – Graeme Laughton-Mutu
Northern Mystics
Ins:
Outs: Hannah Glen (unknown), Holly Rae (retired), Donnell Wallam (Sunshine Coast Lightning – SSN),
2026 Squad:
Coach: Tia Winakerei
Assistant Coach: Rob Wright
Will coaches, Temepara Bailey and Leana de Bruin be able to improve the Stars fate in 2026? Image: Graeme Laughton-Mutu
Stars Netball
Ins: Amelia Walmsley (Pulse)
Outs: Monica Falkner (retired), Maia Wilson (unknown)
2026 Squad: Amelia Walmsley
Coach:
Assistant Coach:
What’s next for Magic in 2026? Image: Graeme Laughton-Mutu
Waikato/BOP Magic
Ins:
Outs: Ameliaranne Ekenasio (to unknown), Claire O’Brien (to unknown), Georgia Tong (retired),
2026 Squad: Georgie Edgecombe, Oceane Maihi, Erena Mikaere, Saviour Tui, Ali Wilshier
Coach: Unknown
Assistant Coach: Unknown
Who will replace Jackson at the Pulse in 2026. Image: Graeme Laughton-Mutu
Central Pulse
Ins:
Outs: Maddy Gordon (Queensland Firebirds – SSN), Kelly Jackson (Queensland Firebirds – SSN), Tiana Metuarau (to Birmingham Panthers – UKSL), Whitney Souness (to GIANTS Netball – SSN), Amelia Walmsley (to Stars Netball)
2026 Squad:
Coach: Anna Andrews-Tascola
Assistant Coach:
It will be a vastly different side that turns out for the Tactix in 2026. Image: Graeme Laughton-Mutu
Mainland Tactix
Ins:
Outs: Ellie Bird (retired), Karin Burger (to Sunshine Coast Lightning – SSN), Charli Fidler (Birmingham Panthers – UKSL), Parris Lokotui (unknown), Martina Salmon (to unknown), Te Paea Selby-Rickit (to Queensland Firebirds – SSN), Jane Watson (to GIANTS Netball – SSN)
2025 Squad:
Coach:
Assistant Coach:
How many Southern Steel players re-sign for 2026? Image: Graeme Laughton-Mutu
Southern Steel
Ins:
Outs: Kate Heffernan (Adelaide Thunderbirds – SSN), Dakota Thomas (unknown)
2025 Squad: Kimiora Poi
Coach: Wendy Frew
Assistant Coach: Liana Leota
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The unknowns
These are the athletes who have not signed with their 2025 club and whose next step is yet to be confirmed.
- Hannah Glen
- Maia Wilson
- Parris Lokotui
- Martina Salmon
- Ameliaranne Ekenasio
- Claire O’Brien
- Dakota Thomas
