KINGSTON, Jamaica — After nine weeks of non-stop action that has already featured 324 competitive matches across multiple divisions, Netball Jamaica’s 2026 Annual Club League is entering its most hotly anticipated stretch, with semi-final showdowns scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 5. First pass is set for 5:45 pm at Kingston’s iconic Leila Robinson Netball Courts, where four matchups across two divisions will determine which teams advance to the championship decider.
In the Lucozade-backed Intermediate A division, the tournament’s only undefeated side, Titans, will lock horns with Jobs Lane ‘A’, while Friendship and Speg ‘A’ face off in the other semi-final. Analysts and fans alike expect both games to deliver high-tempo, physical netball, where even the smallest mistake can derail a team’s title hopes.
The evening’s headline action will unfold in the Supreme Ventures Major League, where Upsetters ‘A’ will battle Rockerz ‘A’ before crowd favorites Jamalco take on Tivoli in a primetime lights clash that has been billed as the most anticipated matchup of the semi-final round.
The road to the trophy does not end with the semi-finals. Most divisions will host their third and fourth-place playoff games on Thursday, May 7, kicking off at 5:30 pm. All divisions will then crown their 2026 champions on Saturday, May 9, with the grand finals getting underway at 2:00 pm.
The quarterfinal round, which wrapped up last week, delivered no shortage of drama to set up this weekend’s semi-finals. A host of teams earned standout statement wins to book their spots in the final four, including Panthers ‘D’, Excel Eagles ‘B’, MD Strikers ‘A’, Spartan, Global ‘B’ and Untouchables ‘A’. Many of these upsets and close results have underscored the depth of talent across this year’s competition: Global ‘B’ edged out Speg ‘B’ by just three points, 33-30, while Untouchables ‘A’ outlasted Hagley Park ‘A’ 35-29 in a grueling, four-quarter battle.
More than just a competitive tournament, the Annual Club League stands as a cornerstone of Jamaica’s sporting culture, showcasing the deep, widespread love of netball across the island. By bringing together community teams from every region of Jamaica, the league creates an accessible, high-stakes platform that nurtures emerging talent, highlights the value of teamwork and discipline, and strengthens the entire national netball ecosystem. For communities, every run up the tournament bracket fuels local pride, turning a simple sporting competition into a unifying annual celebration.