England awarded rights to host 2031 Netball World Cup in Manchester
World Netball and England Netball announced that England will host the fourth Netball World Cup in 2031 at Manchester's Co-op Live.
Previous hosting locations confirmed
The tournament follows previous editions held in Eastbourne in 1963, Birmingham in 1995, and Liverpool in 2019. Liverpool staged the most recent event before the 2031 announcement.
Tournament format and team count
Sixteen teams will participate in the competition at the indoor arena. This marks the quadrennial return of the global championship to the United Kingdom.
Leadership reaction to bid win
World Netball president Liz Nicholl expressed confidence regarding the strong bid submitted by England Netball. Baroness Sue Campbell stated that Manchester will welcome the best players in the world.
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