The Firebirds have become the only Suncorp Super Netball club to crack the Top 10 of the ground-breaking Loyal Fans Index, developed by Engage Digital Partners.
Ranked 10th overall across all Australian and New Zealand sports, the Purple Family sits just behind NRL premiers the Brisbane Broncos, cementing their reputation as one of the most dedicated fanbases in the country.
Built to measure not just how big a fanbase is, but how it behaves relative to its environment, this first-of-its-kind index across the region tells the complete story. The Firebirds dominated the SSN-specific rankings, finishing well ahead of the Melbourne Mavericks in 18th place and the Adelaide Thunderbirds in 44th – a testament to the unwavering support that fills Nissan Arena week after week.
That legendary loyalty will be on full display when the Firebirds host New Zealand's Northern Mystics in a blockbuster pre-season clash at Nissan Arena on Thursday, February 26.
It's the first chance Firebirds fans will get to see the 2026 team on the Nissan Arena court, less than a month before our SSN season opener against the Melbourne Vixens on Sunday, March 15.
Don't miss the chance to show up and see your heroes while displaying that now undeniable passion for our club, with tickets still available for the highly-anticipated trans-Tasman encounter.
The club is also ensuring no fan misses a moment of the action with supporters unable to secure arena seats or cheering from regional Queensland, interstate or overseas, able to catch all the action via a live stream of this exciting match-up against the ANZ Premiership powerhouse for just $4.99 on NetballQ TV.
Don't miss your chance to witness every intercept, goal, and thrilling moment of this exclusive encounter. Purchase your ticket now via Ticketek or grab a live stream pass by heading to NetballQ TV – the home of community netball in Queensland, packed with the best netball action live and on demand.
