As AO Manchester Thunder prepare for the Grand Final on Saturday 20 June, there is a real sense of pride across the whole Thunder family. For the Men’s and Mixed programme, the last few weeks have been incredibly special. We have been fortunate enough to play in two curtain raisers ahead of two of the biggest home fixtures of the season, and those opportunities have given our players memories that will stay with them for

As we head to the iconic M&S Bank Arena on Saturday for our highly anticipated double header, where you’ll get to watch two Netball Super Leagues as LexisNexis Dragons take on NIC Leeds Rhinos, before AO Thunder take to the court to face London Pulse, there’s so much more you can do in Liverpool to make it the perfect family fun weekend! From tours, shopping, food and drink, museums, and unique experiences you won’t find

AO Manchester Thunder is delighted to announce Slater Heelis as the Club’s new Official Legal Partner, marking the start of a partnership rooted in shared values around performance, inclusion and community impact. Slater Heelis is a respected, full-service law firm with deep roots in the Northwest and a strong commitment to supporting organisations that make a positive difference. Through this partnership, which includes firm branding on all squad dresses, Slater Heelis will play an important

Last season didn’t end the way we wanted it to. The 2025 Netball Super League campaign was one of disruption as much as determination. Injuries hit key areas. Pregnancy reshaped combinations. The league itself stepped further into its professional era, raising expectations across the board. AO Thunder stayed competitive, stayed in the fight, but ultimately fell short of the final. For a club built on lifting trophies, that stings. So as the new NSL season

We are thrilled to announce a significant evolution in our strategic partnership with AO, the UK’s most trusted electricals retailer. Building on their successful collaboration, AO will extend its title sponsorship for another five years, cementing its commitment to the club and the sport, and will become the franchise name sponsor. From today, Manchester Thunder will officially be known as AO Manchester Thunder. This announcement represents the natural next steps for the partnership, which has grown