England Men vs Australia Men Aurora Netball Series to Open for Lightning at Motorpoint Arena

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The Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham will host an action-packed day of netball on Saturday 31 May as the England Men’s team face Australia Men in a thrilling curtain raiser ahead of Loughborough Lightning’s highly anticipated Netball Super League clash against Nottingham Forest Netball.

The England Men vs Australia Men match will start at 1.45pm, followed by Lightning's match against Nottingham Forest at 4pm. In the final match of the day, Loughborough Lightning NXT Gen will take on Nottingham Forest NXT Gen.

This historic occasion promises to deliver an exciting day of world-class netball, featuring both men’s and women’s elite-level competition, all under one roof at the iconic Motorpoint Arena.

As the sport of netball continues to grow in popularity, the event highlights the rise of men’s netball, with the England and Australia teams set to showcase their talents.

Ryan Allan, President of England Men’s & Mixed Netball Association (EMMNA) said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting the best men’s team in the world, the Kelpies, in England for the first time.

“This series is a huge moment for men’s netball and a testament to how much the men’s game is growing internationally.

"We appreciate the opportunity to play this series as double-headers alongside the Netball Super League fixtures with Loughborough Lightning. Showcasing men’s netball in this arena will attract even more people to the games and reinforce that netball is truly a sport for all."

In addition to the thrilling on-court action, the day will feature a range of fan experiences, interactive activities, and entertainment throughout the day, making it a great outing for families, netball fans, and sports enthusiasts alike.

Tickets for this highly anticipated event are available at Loughborough Lightning vs Nottingham Forest tickets  Motorpoint Arena with both single and group tickets available for purchase. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to avoid missing out on what is set to be an unforgettable day of netball action.