World Netball (WN) has today announced PacificAus TV as an official broadcast partner of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 (NWC2027).
The partnership between WN and PacificAus TV means that they will deliver every match from the NWC2027, taking place from the 25th August – 5th September, to partner broadcasters across the Pacific and Timor-Leste who will show the matches on free-to-air television.
Four teams from across Pacific have qualified for the NWC2027 including the hosts Australia, as well as New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa.
Speaking on the news WN CEO Lisa Pearce said: “We are thrilled that every match from the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 will be available for free to the Pacific and Timor-Leste audiences.
“As we continue on our mission to bring more netball, to more people, more often partnerships like this are extremely important as they allow us to reach both new and current audiences and continue to inspire the next generation.”
The PacificAus TV initiative is proudly delivered by Free TV Australia, the peak industry body representing all of Australia’s commercial television broadcasters.
Free TV Australia CEO, Bridget Fair said: “Netball is a pillar of Pacific community life, and this partnership reflects exactly what PacificAus TV was established to do – strengthen Australia’s cultural ties to Pacific and Timor-Leste with premium content through trusted local broadcasters.
“We’re proud to work alongside World Netball to bring the excitement of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027, to the Pacific and Timor-Leste audiences, free of charge.”
PacificAus TV Director, Shane Wood added: “PacificAus TV currently shares the best of Australian television with 18 free-to-air broadcasters in 12 nations across 8 times zones.
“This partnership with World Netball underlines PacificAus TV’s role in the Australian Government’s efforts to increase access to high quality, trusted and credible Australian television content in the Pacific and Timor-Leste, strengthening cultural and sporting ties across the region.”
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