Where to watch the NSL: Round 8

Round eight of the Netball Super League (NSL) continues this weekend, with all four games available to watch live on Sky Sports and BBC Sport.

Round seven saw Manchester Thunder defeat London Mavericks in a hotly contested match that just might prove decisive in the fight for a top four spot come the end of the season.

As round eight begins, all four games across the weekend will be available to watch free-to-air, live and on-demand across Sky Sports and BBC Sport, so read on to find out where to watch each game.

Loughborough Lightning vs Manchester Thunder - Friday 2 May, FCP 19:30, Motorpoint Arena

The first iteration of this 2024 Grand Final rematch ended in victory for reigning champions Loughborough Lightning. But with half a season of building new combinations under their belt now, will Manchester Thunder be able to secure a win over their long-time rivals on Friday? One thing’s for sure, Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena will certainly provide a fitting venue for the occasion.

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports YouTube.

International viewers can watch on NetballPass.

You can buy tickets to watch live here.

London Mavericks vs LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons – Saturday 3 May, FCP 16:00, Hertfordshire Sports Village

After a closely fought battle against Manchester Thunder on Monday night, London Mavericks have a quick turnaround this week as they look to return to winning ways in front of a home crowd. Meanwhile the LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons have been pushing teams all the way in their search for their first win of 2025 and will be hoping to get the result they’ve been searching for as they take on the Mavericks.

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports YouTube.

International viewers can watch on NetballPass.

Tickets for this game are sold out.

Nottingham Forest Netball vs London Pulse – Sunday 4 May, FCP 16:00, Motorpoint Arena

As we reach the half-way point of the season, the question on many people’s lips is ‘can anyone stop London Pulse?’ This week, it’s Nottingham Forest Netball who will be trying to do just that. With their home crowd behind them and building on an impressive performance against Leeds Rhinos in round seven, will one of the Netball Super League’s newest clubs be able to topple the League leaders this week?

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer.

International viewers can watch on NetballPass.

You can buy tickets to watch live here.

Birmingham Panthers vs NIC Leeds Rhinos – Sunday 4 May, FCP 18:00, Worcester Arena

Both Birmingham Panthers and NIC Leeds Rhinos are looking for a return to winning ways this week after suffering losses in round seven. With redemption on the line and key match ups all over the court for fans to look out for, this game is one not to be missed.

Where to watch: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports YouTube.

International viewers can watch on NetballPass.

You can buy tickets to watch live here.

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