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England to host 2031 Netball World Cup

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BBC Sport. (2026, October 8). England to host 2031 Netball World Cup. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/netball/articles/ckrey7v24zr8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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England will host the Netball World Cup for a fourth time in 2031 at Manchester’s Co-op Live indoor arena, according to an announcement by World Netball and England Netball on Thursday. The event follows previous hosts Liverpool (2019), Eastbourne (1963), and Birmingham (1995). Baroness Sue Campbell expressed enthusiasm about the tournament, highlighting its potential to inspire future players and fans while increasing the visibility of women's sports in the UK. England Netball’s centenary year marks this significant event, which saw over 8,000 spectators at the recent Netball Super League Grand Final at Co-op Live.
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England has been selected to host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031. The quadrennial tournament will take place at Co-op Live indoor arena in Manchester, following previous hosting by Liverpool in 2019, Birmingham in 1995, and Eastbourne in 1963 when the inaugural event was held.

World Netball president Liz Nicholl expressed confidence that England Netball would deliver another successful international event. Baroness Sue Campbell, chair of England Netball, emphasized the opportunity to inspire future generations through showcasing top netball players from around the world in Manchester.

England's national team, known as the Roses, reached their first World Cup final in 2023 but lost to Australia, who have won the title twelve times. England previously finished as runners-up in 1975 when the tournament format was different.

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England GPE · 4× England Netball ORG · 4× Manchester GPE · 2× World Netball ORG · 2× Australia GPE · 1× Birmingham GPE · 1× Eastbourne GPE · 1× Liverpool GPE · 1× Liz Nicholl PERSON · 1× Roses ORG · 1×

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World Netball president Liz Nicholl said: "After reviewing their strong bid, I am confident England Netball will host another thrilling international event, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together in 2031 and beyond." Eastbourne put on the inaugural tournament in 1963, with Birmingham staging the 1995 edition. England reached a World Cup final for the first time in 2023, but the Roses were denied a first title by 12-time winners Australia in Cape Town. England also finished as runners-up in 1975, when the tournament was contested in a league format.
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🔮 - Published England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031.
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- Published England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031. asserted
England → publish → 2031
The quadrennial tournament will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live indoor arena, World Netball and England Netball announced on Thursday. asserted
Netball → hold → Thursday
Liverpool staged the event when England last hosted in 2019. asserted
England → stag → 2019
World Netball president Liz Nicholl said: "After reviewing their strong bid, I am confident England Netball will host another thrilling international event, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together in 2031 and beyond." Eastbourne put on the inaugural tournament in 1963, with Birmingham staging the 1995 edition. England reached a World Cup final for the first time in 2023, but the Roses were denied a first title by 12-time winners Australia in Cape Town. England also finished as runners-up in 1975, when the tournament was contested in a league format. asserted
tournament → say → format
Baroness Sue Campbell, chair of England Netball, said: "To have the best netball players in the world coming to Manchester is a hugely exciting prospect, and I know the city will give them the welcome they deserve. " asserted
they → say → welcome
This is a fantastic opportunity not only to showcase our sport on the biggest stage, but also to inspire the next generation of players and fans." asserted
This → showcase → players
England Netball chief executive Fran Connolly said the tournament would provide "a powerful platform to grow the visibility, profile and impact of women's sport and netball across the UK". asserted
tournament → say → UK
The announcement comes in England Netball's centenary year. asserted
announcement → come → year
The Co-op Live arena hosted this year's Netball Super League Grand Final between AO Thunder and London Pulse, which was played in front of more than 8,000 fans. asserted
which → host → fans
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