Netball NI Welcomes New Pathway Manager

Emirates Arena in Glasgow will host an expanded second edition of Netball’s Celtic Cup in
2025 with six nations confirming their attendance.

International netball continues this November with the Celtic Cup being hosted at the Emirates
Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Running from the 26th to 30th of November, teams from Northern
Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and invitational teams Zimbabwe, Uganda and Namibia will
compete for the Celtic Cup in a showcase of elite-level, competitive netball.
The Celtic Cup was created by Netball Northern Ireland, Netball Scotland, and Wales Netball to
provide the best competitive tournament for athletes and spectators alike outside of the World
Cup and Commonwealth Games.

Ken Hay CEO of Netball Scotland, is looking forward to the 2025 version of the Celtic Cup:

“I am so thrilled to be welcoming everyone to this year’s Celtic Cup in Glasgow in November –
athletes, coaches, and of course the fans – for what promises to be a feast of international
netball. I’m particularly delighted that we have three African nations joining the three Celtic
nations – making it a real intercontinental contest. The Scottish Thistles performed brilliantly in
the PacificAus Series in February, and this will be a fantastic opportunity for them to show how
far the team have come under Head Coach, Kath Tetley. Massive thanks to our partners Netball Northern Ireland and Wales Netball in working with us in planning and organising this year’s event.”

Netball Northern Ireland Chief Executive Karen Rollo is excited about what lies ahead:

“I am absolutely delighted for Netball NI to be part of the second year of the Celtic Cup. The
inaugural event was a tremendous success, and this year promises to be even more exciting
with more teams and a longer competition. It’s fantastic to see the event grow, and we’re proud
to support the NI Warriors as they take on both familiar rivals and new challengers—including
Namibia, who we welcome for the first time. Huge thanks to Netball Scotland for leading the
way in organising this brilliant event. We look forward to seeing a strong turnout of Warrior
supporters in Glasgow, cheering on our team.”

 

Welsh Feathers CEO Sarah Boswell is equally keen for more International Netball:

“We’re incredibly excited to be heading to Scotland for year two of the Celtic Cup. Competing
against two of our fellow home nations and three strong international teams will be a great test
for our squad and an excellent opportunity to showcase the talent within the Welsh Feathers.
The atmosphere promises to be electric, and we can’t wait to get on the court and hear the
rumble of Welsh fans from the stands.”

The event is designed for both seasoned fans and novices, providing the opportunity to see
international netball at its best. The tournament will follow a round-robin format from
Wednesday to Sunday, meaning every match will be crucial to determine a first past the post
winner.

Event Details:
Dates: November 26-30, 2025
Venue: Emirates Arena, Glasgow
Teams: Welsh Feathers (Wales, ranked 6th), Uganda She Cranes (Uganda, ranked 7th),
Scottish Thistles (Scotland, ranked 10th), Northern Ireland Warriors (Northern Ireland, ranked
12th), Zimbabwe Gems (Zimbabwe, ranked 13th) and Namibia Desert Jewels (Namibia,
ranked 18th)

Ticketing Information
Supporters can pre-register for tickets here: https://forms.o ice.com/e/mBqwc9BjFt

Want to be at the heart of the action? We will be seeking volunteers to be part of the Celtic Cup
team! Keep an eye out for sign up information coming soon!