The last time West Coast Fever met the Adelaide Thunderbirds, they walked out of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre 13 goals down. That was Round 2. Six wins later, the West Coast Fever return to RAC Arena on Friday, May 8th with a score to settle under lights for Friday Night Netty.
Centre pass is at 6:00 pm. It is the only Friday fixture on the entire Suncorp Super Netball calendar this season.
What happened in Adelaide
While the West Coast Fever started well and led at the first break, the Thunderbirds’ defensive end took the game apart from there. By half-time, the home side were five goals up. Five minutes into the third, the margin had blown out to 12. Fever were able to claw it back through supershots, but inaccurate shooting and turnovers proved too costly.
Eight weeks on, West Coast Fever sit third on the ladder with two losses. The Thunderbirds sit second with one. The Vixens are undefeated at the top, and the top three are essentially locked in.
Things to do in Perth
What’s still being decided is the order as the West Coast Fever look to climb further up the ladder. Add on Friday night, this is where they make their charge for second.
One of the best game day experiences in Perth
If you’ve never been to a Fever home game, this is the one to start with.
RAC Arena will not only turn green as fans gear up in green shirts, green wigs, green everything. But for the Friday Night Netty match-up, RAC Arena will turn on full disco mode.
Fever Alley opens before the game, on the ground floor. A pre-game zone built for kids — head through the green arch for photo opportunities, giveaways, and games. By the time you take your seat, the music is up, as the light show starts and the West Coast Fever take the court, and the energy holds from the first whistle to the last. In a special halftime experience and adding to the disco theme, Roller skaters will take the court, and those in attendance will need to keep their hands ready as Linley Valley Pork throw flying pig keychains into the crowd. And you get to watch the world’s best netball players in action.
Let the kids stay up late. Spoil mum with an early Mother’s Day gift or bring the social netball team. Wear green. Friday Night Netty is definitely more fun as a group than on your own.
Make a night of it in Perth
RAC Arena’s location means the venues around it are open before centre pass and still going after it.
The pre-game can start at Copia, the sophisticated wine bar on St George’s Terrace sits a five-minute walk from RAC Arena. With an extensive wine list and seasonal sharing plates, get there from 5:00 pm and then make your way to RAC Arena.
Stories at Yagan Square have changed what a CBD pre-game looks like. Stories, the award-winning multi-storey precinct, gives you three dining choices under one roof, depending on the night you’re after. KARLA is the modern Asian flagship, run by head chef Ben Pienprasop, formerly of Chin Chin in Melbourne. Alba does handmade pasta and relaxed Italian. Ugly Baby is the left-of-centre option, with Middle Eastern share plates.
Then there is Market Grounds, which remains a CBD institution and often a go-to for the Green Army faithful. The Standard does Northbridge share plates and a cocktail list that has earned its standing as one of Perth’s best bars. Miss Chow’s on the Terrace is the right call for modern Asian and dumplings within walking distance, and Lil’s Rooftop Bar on Murray Street is the higher option for a post-game drink.
The hottest tickets in Perth sport
There’s a reason why West Coast Fever games are one of the hottest tickets in Perth sport. The club consistently draws some of the biggest crowds in the league, with passionate fans creating an atmosphere that’s second to none.
And with Friday night netball back on the calendar — under lights, in front of a packed house — this is set to be one of the marquee matchups of the year.
So whether you’re a longtime Green Army member or simply looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend, this game is one you’ll want to lock in.
Let’s go Fever.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale through Ticketek. Group rates apply for ten or more, which makes this the night to bring the social netball team. The fixture is the only Friday night game on the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball schedule, and it is West Coast Fever’s only home match against a top-four contender for the next month.
Now is the time to roll out the biggest and loudest Green Army.
Where: RAC Arena
When: Friday, May 8th, 6:00 pm
Tickets: Get your tickets from $20.00* via Ticketek
Free public transport with ticket purchase.
*Ticketek handling & transaction fees apply.
