Netball ACT is excited to announce a new structure for the 2027 GMI State League season.
The new format will see GMI State League delivered in two tiers across separate competition periods, creating a clearer distinction between the senior competition and youth pathway competition.
The changes are designed to better align competitions and player pathways, improve the participant experience and support the ongoing growth of netball in the ACT.
What's changing in 2027?
The competition will be delivered across two separate periods:
TIER 1 – SENIOR COMPETITION
Women's Division 1 & 2 and Men's Division
• Commences: Friday 16th April 2027
• 10 rounds
• Three-week finals series
• Grand Final: Friday 16th July 2027
TIER 2 – YOUTH PATHWAY COMPETITION
17/U and 19/U
• Commences: Friday 23rd July 2027
• 10 rounds
• Three-week finals series
• Grand Final: Saturday 30th October 2027
What's happening in 2027?
Alongside the new competition structure, the 2027 season will see the return of popular existing features, as well as some exciting new additions.
• Two-point shot: The two-point shot will continue in Division 1, adding another exciting element to the senior competition.
• All-court livestreaming: Through our new partnership with Sportsway, all GMI State League matches across all courts will be livestreamed via the NetballPlus network. NetballPlus is a subscription-based platform, giving supporters the opportunity to follow the action from wherever they are.
• Reconciliation Round: Friday 28th May - Tier 1
• BYE Round: Friday 11th June - Tier 1
• Pride Round: Friday 25th June - Tier 1
• BYE Round: Friday 3rd September – Tier 2 (Netball World Cup)
We encourage all players, coaches, clubs and associations to take note of these dates when planning for the 2027 season.
Further information regarding registrations, trials, team entries and competition details will be communicated in due course.
We look forward to an exciting 2027 GMI State League season!
