A multi-year partnership has been announced between Sportway NZ and Netball New Zealand, marking a major step forward in the way community and national domestic netball is captured, shared, and experienced across the country.
Under the agreement, Sportway will deliver live and on-demand coverage of every match from Netball New Zealandโs national tournaments. The partnership kicked off last month with the Netball NZ U18 Champs in Waitakere and continues this week with the NetballSmart Netball NZ Open Champs in Christchurch (10โ13 September).
This partnership will see Sportwayโs AI-powered camera technology stream every match from Netball New Zealandโs national tournaments, ensuring players, whฤnau, and fans can experience the action live or on demand, no matter where they are.
For the first time, netball fans will have a central platform to watch the action live or catch up on replays, providing a dedicated hub to follow every pass, every goal, and every thrilling moment.
Michael Craig, CEO and Partner of Sportway NZ, said:
โWeโre incredibly proud to partner with Netball New Zealand to bring AI-powered broadcasting to one of the countryโs most loved sports. Our mission is to shine a light on the talent and dedication within New Zealand netball, make the game more accessible for fans everywhere, and give players a platform to showcase their skills on a national and global stage.โ
Netball New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer David Cooper said this partnership is a game-changer for our domestic netball events.
โTo have every match from our national domestic tournaments streamed live and on demand means players, coaches, whฤnau and fans can stay connected to the game like never before. It opens the door for greater visibility of emerging talent, strengthens engagement across our communities, and provides a platform to showcase the depth of New Zealand netball. Weโre thrilled to be working with Sportway to elevate how our game is experiencedโ he said.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, fan engagement, and the growth of netball in New Zealand. With Sportwayโs technology already transforming the way sport is viewed around the world, this collaboration will redefine how the netball community experiences the game one match, one stream, and one breakthrough at a time.
