Gippsland Netball Showcase

The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium will play host to the opening showcase of the 2026 Victorian Netball League (VNL) season, with a blockbuster day of netball set to officially launch the biggest season yet.

With Round 1 of the VNL season starting on the 11 March, the 2026 Gippsland Showcase will see the Gippsland Stars, Peninsula Waves, Casey Demons and Wilson Storage Southern Saints launch their season in back-to-back games on the 15 March in front of a passionate, regional crowd.

Beyond the on-court action, the day will also include an umpiring workshop, as well as a Netball Victoria regional forum which will provide valuable professional development opportunities for the Gippsland netball community.

With a strong mix of 23&Under and Championship Division match-ups, the day promises intense competition and a genuine pathway showcase which can be enjoyed by aspiring athletes and all fans across the region.

Held on Gunaikurnai Country, the Gippsland Showcase is proudly supported by the Victorian Government and Latrobe City Council, reinforcing Netball Victoria’s ongoing commitment to bringing elite netball to regional communities.

The 2026 Gippsland Showcase is set to be a celebration of regional netball excellence and it will be a great way to officially launch the Victorian Netball League season in front of one of the most spirited netball communities in the state.