THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2026: HCF, Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, has been announced as the inaugural Official Partner of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027, extending its long-standing support of netball from grassroots participation and elite competition in Australia to the sport’s biggest global stage. The tournament will bring the world’s top netballers to Sydney for 12 days of competition from 25 August to 5 September 2027.
Building on a decade of supporting netball in Australia, the partnership takes HCF’s commitment to the sport to an international stage while continuing to champion women’s sport, health and participation.
“HCF has proudly backed netball for many years because we believe in what the sport represents and the positive role it plays in the health and wellbeing of women, girls and communities across Australia,” said HCF CEO & Managing Director Lorraine Thomas.
“Major global events like this have the power to inspire the next generation and continue building the profile and momentum of women’s sport. We want Sydney 2027 to leave a legacy by encouraging more people to get involved in netball, celebrate its athletes and recognise the enormous potential of women’s sport.
“As a member-owned, not-for-profit health fund, partnerships like this are also about creating something meaningful for our members. We’re delighted that HCF members will have the first opportunity to access tickets and be part of what promises to be an unforgettable international sporting event.”
The partnership will also give HCF members priority access to secure tickets for Netball World Cup Sydney 2027. The first limited ticket release will open to HCF members at noon AEDT on Monday, 9 November, ahead of the NWC2027 subscriber pre-sale and general public sale.
The initial release includes tickets to the opening night featuring the Australian Diamonds, tournament passes and finals series passes.
The full range of tickets, including individual session tickets, will go on sale in February 2027, with organisers aiming for a record attendance of more than 200,000 across the tournament.
To access priority pre-sale tickets from 9 November, HCF members can visit Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 tickets | Tours and Events | Ticketek Australia
For the latest information on the tournament, visit nwc2027.com.
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HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers more than 2 million members with health and life1 insurance, travel2, pet3 home4, landlord4 and car insurance4. HCF has been awarded Outstanding Value Health Insurance by Canstar ten years in a row from 2016-2025. On average over the last 10 years, HCF has paid out more cents in every dollar in premiums on its health insurance products to members as benefits than the industry average*. To learn more about HCF go to hcf.com.au/about-us
* 88.7% compared to 84.4% across the industry. Calculated based on the average of the past 10 years, sourced from APRA Statistics: Operations of Private Health Insurers Annual Report data 2015–24 and Quarterly Private Health Insurance Statistics Jul 2024–Jun 2025.
1 Issued by HCF Life. Consider the PDS and TMD at hcf.com.au/lifeinfo
2 HCF Travel Insurance is arranged and managed by AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 trading as Allianz Global Assistance for the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708. Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and applicable sub-limits apply. Please consider the PDS at hcf.com.au/travel and TMD at allianzpartners.com.au/policies before deciding whether to buy the product.
3 HCF Pet Insurance is issued by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd, except for policies entered into before 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies, which are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd. Consider the PDS and TMD at hcf.com.au/petinsurance before deciding if the product is right for you.
4 Issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708. Consider the PDS for Home insurance at hcf.com.au/home, for HCF Landlord insurance at hcf.com.au/landlord and for HCF Car insurance at hcf.com.au/car, and TMDs which are available for HCF Home insurance and HCF Landlord insurance here and for HCF Car insurance by calling 1300 657 046, before deciding if the product is right for you.
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