TICKETS have gone on sale for the 2013 Netball Superleague Showdown Grand Final, which will take place at the new University of Worcester Arena this month.

The major event, on Saturday, May 25 (7pm), will be shown live on Sky Sports and will also be simultaneously broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.

The University of Worcester Arena is a purpose-built 2,000-seater complex, which will provide a central venue for many sports, including netball, basketball and badminton.

Mick Donovan, head of the University’s Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, said: “Within our vision for the University Arena, netball has always been one of our focus sports and we are delighted that the first showcase event will be such a prestigious national event.

“We look forward to welcoming netball fans to our city and university.”

England Netball performance competitions manager Mike Watson, said: “The 2013 season has been incredibly exciting, with unpredictable results cropping up in every round.

“As the tension builds towards the Grand Final, all netball supporters will be heading to Worcester to see the best netball this country has to offer.

“We have made the decision to reward those teams finishing at the top of the Showdown League with a home semi-final game, so this year Showdown will focus solely on the challenge to see just who is the country’s best netball team in 2013.”

England Netball affiliated members will be able to receive a reduction on the standard ticket price. England Netball has also announced their NSL Grand Final ‘Team Ticket’. For groups of 15 or more supporters attending the event together, a special price of only £9 for Juniors and £13 for adults will apply.

These tickets need to be bought as a single transaction and can be bought on-line or via 0844-888-9991.

To purchase NSL Grand Final tickets go to ticketline.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991. Tickets cost £17.50 for adult (non-member), £15 for adult (member), £10 for junior (non-member), and £12 for junior (member).