Super Netball Semifinals: Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever vs NSW Swifts

The Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens are facing off in the Super Netball minor semifinal, with the Thunderbirds attempting to keep their hopes of a three-peat alive. The West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts will later play in the major semifinal, with the winner qualifying for the grand final. The Thunderbirds have won their last six meetings against the Vixens, while the Fever are on a 12-game winning streak.

The Suncorp Super Netball season is reaching its climax with the finals series set to commence in the coming weeks. The Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens will face off in the Minor Semi-Final on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 1:30 PM ACST/2:00 PM AEST at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre [1]. This match will be the first of the Super Sunday of finals action, determining which team will progress to the Preliminary Final and which will be eliminated.

The Thunderbirds, aiming to secure their third consecutive title, have a strong record against the Vixens, winning their last six meetings. The Vixens, however, will be looking to end this winning streak and secure their own spot in the finals. The winner of this match will advance to the Preliminary Final, while the loser will be eliminated from the competition.

Later that day, the West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts will compete in the Major Semi-Final at RAC Arena in Perth. The Major Semi-Final is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM AWST/4:00 PM AEST [1]. The winner of this match will secure a direct spot in the Grand Final, while the loser will host the Preliminary Final.

The Preliminary Final will be played between the loser of the Major Semi-Final and the winner of the Minor Semi-Final. Further details on the Preliminary Final will be released after the results of the weekend's matches are known.

The 2025 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final will be held at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM AEST. The Grand Final will feature the winner of the Major Semi-Final and the winner of the Preliminary Final, competing for the ultimate prize in the Super Netball season.

Tickets for the semi-finals and the Preliminary Final are available through Ticketek, with pre-sale opportunities for members and subscribers [1]. The Grand Final tickets are already on sale, with additional opportunities for members of competing teams to purchase tickets as the competing teams are confirmed [1].

The finals series promises to be an exciting event, with international fans able to watch the matches in more countries than ever before [1]. The Thunderbirds and Vixens' match in the Minor Semi-Final is sure to be a thrilling encounter, setting the stage for the remainder of the finals series.

References:
[1] https://netball.com.au/news/ultimate-guide-finals