The countdown is on for the Melbourne Mavericks’ Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Round 1 clash in Bendigo, with tickets to be released for sale next week, giving regional fans the chance to witness elite netball action up close.
The Mavs will take on the Giants at Bendigo’s Red Energy Arena on Saturday 14 March, with the first centre pass at 5pm. This landmark event has been made possible thanks to the incredible support of Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Bendigo.
Mavs members will have an exclusive opportunity to secure their seats during a 24-hour pre-sale beginning at 10am this Sunday, December 7. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public from 10am on Monday, December 8, with all tickets available for purchase via Ticketek.
Members get the best access to all things Mavs, so the club has created a special membership just for Bendigo fans. As well as early access to tickets, Bendigo Members will receive a discounted rate on tickets and merchandise, as well as access to a members-only post-match event. For more information and to purchase, head to https://melbournemavericks.memberlink.net.au/memberhome.
Richard Simkiss, CEO of SEN Teams - which owns the Mavericks license - said the organisation was thrilled to continue to build on its involvement in the region.
“Bringing the first-ever in-season SSN game to Bendigo is a proud moment for the Mavericks and for the wider organisation. We’re thrilled to give regional fans the opportunity to experience the excitement and intensity of elite netball right in their backyard, and we’re thankful to partners like Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Bendigo for making opportunities like this possible for our regional fans.”
City of Greater Bendigo Major Events Manager, Nicole McNamara, said:
“The City of Greater Bendigo is delighted to welcome Round 1 action of the Suncorp Super Netball season to Bendigo next March at our outstanding facilities at Red Energy Arena. It’s another exciting major event to add to our 2026 calendar and netball fans will be thrilled to witness all the on-court action from elite players."
