🏐 A big week of Netball Super League action in the capital draws to a close with a Saturday night showdown between London Pulse and Team Bath at the Copper Box Arena. See below for the latest ticket information.
London Pulse enjoyed their best ever season in the Netball Super League (NSL) in 2023. Finishing top of the league at the end of the regular season the Londoners progressed through the play-offs before losing 57-48 to Loughborough Lightning in the Grand Final. The Londoners are on a mission to go one step further in 2024 and London Pulse tickets are on sale now!
With a young, exciting squad London Pulse are attracting record crowds to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this season. They play a total of eight home matches throughout March and May (see below for the fixture list).
The opening game against Loughborough Lightning saw Pulse gain sweet revenge for their 2023 Grand Final defeat with a thrilling 53-52 win in front of more than 3,500 fans at the Copper Box. Goal shooter Liv Tchine was the Player of the Match for the Londoners with a 93% shooting accuracy. Severn Stars caused an upset returning to their University of Worcester home with a 54-47 road win, but Pulse bounced back with a comprehensive 66-45 win against Strathclyde Sirens. Berri Neil took the Player of the Match plaudits. And things got even better earlier this week when Pulse saw off Saracens Mavericks 45-43.
London Pulse are up to fourth (on 21 points) in the Netball Super League table, just 3 points behind leaders Manchester Thunder and second-placed Loughborough Lightning. With a home matche to come against Team Bath the Londoners have a great opportunity to climb closer to the league summit.
London Pulse Squad
The strength in depth of the 2024 London Pulse squad is demonstrated by the amount of England Roses and Futures players. The likes of Olivia Tchine, Zara Everitt, Funmi Fadoju and Alicia Scholes were all standout players last season and are continuing to thrive in the Pulse set-up. Berri Neil, Halimat Adio, Darcie Everitt, Isabella Phillips, Jade Clarke, Brie Grierson and Nichole Taljaard complete a stellar presence of international players. Check out the full London Pulse roster here.
Home matches coming up
Stand by for London Pulse to showcase their 2024 squad against Team Bath. The hosts will start as hot favourites against a Bath side who are struggling towards the foot of the table. Can London Lions take the ‘W’ to cement their top-four status and maintain their title-push? Or will Bath spoil the Pulse party at the Copper Box? All will be revealed at one of the UK’s finest netball venues.
London Pulse Tickets & Travel
🎟️ London Pulse tickets are available in advance via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
🏐 Match dates: London Pulse v Team Bath is on Saturday 20 April.
🔑 Doors open at 6pm.
Centre pass is at 7pm.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Public transport is recommended. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick overground approximately a 10-minute walk. Stratford International station, accessible from London St Pancras, is approximately a 15-minute walk. Stratford (with links to the underground and DLR) station is about a 15-minute walk. Plan your journey at the Transport for London website. Limited parking is available at the Copper Box Arena, however parking is available at the nearby Westfield Shopping Centre.
🏐 About the Netball Super League
Netball Super League (NSL) is a club competition featuring 10 elite teams from across England, Scotland and Wales. Taking place weekly from February the teams play each other twice in a home and away robin-format comprising Rounds 1-20. The top four teams then progress to the semi-final play-offs. The winners progress to the Grand Final at the Copper Box Arena. The current league champions are Loughborough Lightning who defeated London Pulse in last year’s Grand Final.
The NSL teams for season 2024 are Cardiff Dragons, Leeds Rhinos, London Pulse, Loughborough Lightning, Manchester Thunder, Saracens Mavericks, Severn Stars, Strathclyde Sirens, Surrey Storm and Team Bath.
The top eight teams at the end of the NSL season also qualify to play in the British Fast5 All-Stars. An alternative format of 12 minute fast-paced games this usually takes place in October.
In and around the London area there are 3 teams to watch in the NSL. London Pulse who play at the Copper Box Arena. Surrey Storm (2-time winners) based in Guildford and Saracens Mavericks (2 times winners, runners up 5 times) from Hertfordshire.
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