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WNBL Awards Tasmania Licence to JackJumpers for 2026–27 Entry

Fresh investment has reset the league’s growth path, with a tenth club now in market.

Burnie's Zeke Pennington, Ulverstone's Ethan Bonde, Penguin's Karmichael Peters-Chapman, and Wynyard's Cameron Drozdz could play a key role this finals series. File pictures by David Bellamy/ Katri Strooband
WNBL Tasmania assistant general manager, Kayla Steindl, Megan Larson of Deloraine, Amelie Taylor of Launceston, Shayli John of Ulverstone with WNBL CEO Jennie Sager. Picture by Paul Scambler
Wynyard's Klay Griffiths will miss the final game of the NWFL home and away season after accepting a one-match suspension. File picture by Katri Strooband

Overview

  • JackJumpers secure the licence to operate a Hobart-based women’s team starting in the 2026–27 season.
  • Tasmania returns to the competition for the first time since the Hobart Islanders left in 1996.
  • The new team will compete under a different name and logo, which are yet to be finalised.
  • League leadership plans alignment with the men’s club, with potential game-day double-headers under review.
  • Backed by new ownership and a CBA that lifts minimum pay toward NBL parity, the WNBL is seeking a tenth team for 2026–27, with Brisbane reported as a leading candidate.