The highly anticipated Netball World Youth Cup 2025 (NWYC2025) match schedule has been officially unveiled, setting the stage for an unforgettable tournament taking place in Gibraltar this September.
With 20 nations from around the world competing in World Netball’s (WN) pinnacle under 21 netball event, the NWYC2025 promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill, passion, and determination.
The opening ceremony will take place on 19 September, marking the start of the first NWYC for eight years, before the matches get underway on 20 September.
Throughout the tournament, matches will take place across two venues: Europa Sports Complex (Arena 1) and Tercentenary Sports Hall (Arena 2).
During the round-robin pool play stages, from the 20-24 September, a total of eight matches per day will be played across the two venues, ensuring fans experience back-to-back thrilling international netball action.
The young Roses will face Sri Lanka to start their campaign before a Home Nations clash against Wales, a meeting with Tonga and a final pool game against Jamaica. The full fixtures are as follows – all times are in Gibraltar time (GMT+1):
- 20 September, 17:00 – England v Sri Lanka
- 22 September, 19:00 – England v Wales
- 23 September, 12:00 – England v Tonga
- 24 September, 12:00 – England v Jamaica
On day six, teams will then be re-ranked into three sections, either competing for positions 1-8, 9-16 or 17-20, depending on their results in the first four matches in round-robin play.
The final four days of the competition will see a further 20 matches completed, before the final classification and medal matches begin on day eight of the competition finishing with the Grand Final on 28 September at the Europa Sports Complex.
This will be followed by the closing ceremony, where the NWYC2025 champions will be crowned.
With the best young netballers in the world set to compete, the NWYC2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable event.
Fans are encouraged to follow @NetballWorldCup on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for the NWYC2025 newsletter to receive exclusive updates on ticketing, which will be on general sale soon.
To view the full schedule, click here. All match times are scheduled in Gibraltar time (GMT+1).
