ANZ Championship
The ANZ Championship is the most famous netball league in the world. The competition is held once a year between April and July. There are 69 matches played over 17 weeks. There are ten teams, five from Australia and five from New Zealand. ANZ Bank is the sponsor of the competition.
| Sport | Netball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Inaugural season | 2008 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia (5 teams)  New Zealand (5 teams) |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Most recent champion(s) | Queensland Firebirds (1st title) |
| Most titles | Adelaide Thunderbirds Melbourne Vixens New South Wales Swifts Queensland Firebirds (1 title each) |
| TV partner(s) |
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| Related competitions | Commonwealth Bank Trophy (defunct) National Bank Cup (defunct) |
| Official website | www.ANZ-Championship.com |
The ANZ Championship was started in 2008. It replaced the Commonwealth Bank Trophy in Australia and the National Bank Cup in New Zealand. Both of which were retired after 2007. The ANZ Championship saw netball become a semi-professional sport in both countries. There was more media coverage and higher player salaries. The current champions are the Queensland Firebirds, who defeated the Northern Mystics in the grand final of the 2011 season.
Current teams
| Teams in the ANZ Championship | ||||
| Teams | Bases | Main venues | Former teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Adelaide Thunderbirds | Adelaide | ETSA Park | Adelaide Thunderbirds |
| Melbourne Vixens | Melbourne | State Netball and Hockey Centre | Melbourne Phoenix, Melbourne Kestrels | |
| New South Wales Swifts | Sydney | Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre | Sydney Swifts, Hunter Jaegers | |
| Queensland Firebirds | Brisbane | Brisbane Convention Centre | Queensland Firebirds | |
| West Coast Fever | Perth | Challenge Stadium | Perth Orioles | |
| New Zealand |
Canterbury Tactix | Christchurch | CBS Canterbury Arena | Canterbury Flames |
| Central Pulse | Wellington | TSB Bank Arena | Capital Shakers, Western Flyers | |
| Northern Mystics | Auckland | Trusts Stadium | Auckland Diamonds, Northern Force, CMTV Cometz | |
| Southern Steel | Invercargill | Stadium Southland | Southern Sting, Otago Rebels | |
| Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | Hamilton | Mystery Creek Events Centre | Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic | |
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