On Sunday 2nd November, the Utilita Arena Birmingham came alive as two star-studded celebrity teams stepped onto the court for the inaugural Netball Aid Celebrity Match and what a day it was!
With a packed arena, incredible energy, and the strength of our netball community behind us, we are thrilled to share that Netball Aid has raised a remarkable £40,000 for BBC Children in Need.
This achievement was only possible thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of everyone involved, our celebrity players, our volunteers, our partners, our sponsors, our supporters and every single person who bought a ticket and joined us in the stands.
The day was filled with unforgettable moments, including:
The combination of serious sporting skill, big-hearted team spirit, and pure fun made this event something truly special.
BBC Children in Need Highlights on BBC iPlayer
Relive the best moments, the atmosphere, and the magic of the day:
Netball Aid on iPlayer
Full Match on YouTube
Want to watch the entire match from start to finish? It’s now available on our official channel: Netball Aid Full Match
Don’t forget to subscribe to see more behind-the-scenes footage and future announcements.
A huge thank you to:
Our celebrity players
Our incredible volunteers
The NEC and Utilita Arena teams
ADI, Gilbert, Gately, Samurai, Elandr Sport, Neon Birmingham, Turtle Media, and all our technical partners
Our Seat Saints
Our coaching teams, umpires, match bench, and court assistants
The families, fans, and supporters who filled the arena
And everyone who helped bring this event to life in just seven weeks
Your passion, support, and belief in Netball Aid helped us create something extraordinary all in aid of an important cause. We can’t wait to show you what’s coming next.
Sunday 2nd November 2025
Doors Open
Guinness World Record Attempt
England Mens Netball Warm-up
England Mens Match
Celebrity Warm up
Celerity Netball Match
Event Close