The 2026 Telkom Netball League (TNL) is heading to Johannesburg for its highly anticipated Power Week 2, running from 22 to 31 May at the Ellis Park Arena. This stage is where the 16 best provincial teams will continue their battle to reach milestones which includes promotion by teams in the second-tier rank.

The tournament will mark a crucial turning point as competitive margins tighten ahead of the playoffs, with fixtures across both Division 1 and Division 2 intensifying as teams push for strong positioning before the final week, scheduled for 12 to 15 June.

The opening fixtures of Power Week 1 took place in Durban in April.

The four-time champions, the Free State Crinums, are comfortably sitting at the helm of the Division 1 log after going undefeated in the opening week with a perfect six-from-six record. They overcame the reigning champions, the Gauteng Golden Fireballs, as well as the Gauteng Jaguars.

A fierce contest is on the cards in matches featuring these three, with the Crinums firmly in the crosshairs.

While the Crinums’ unbeaten run is at stake, they are hoping to extend their winning streak – and their rich vein of form suggests they are well-placed to do so.

The locals’ solid defence and shooting accuracy during Power Week 1 propelled them to the top of the log in South Africa’s premier netball championship.

The Crinums lead the standings with 12 points, while their two arch-rivals – the Jaguars and the Western Cape Southern Stings – are in second and third place, respectively, with eight points apiece.

The defending champions, the Fireballs, are fourth with six points and under immense pressure to show their class.

The Crinums’ impressive performance demonstrates their championship pedigree in this prestigious competition.

The Martha Mosoahle-Samm-led side’s target is to reach the final and boost their prospects of reclaiming the title – making amends for their loss to the Fireballs in a thrilling final.

In the opening Power Week 2 on Saturday 23 May the Crinums will face off against the Jaguars, then the Stings on 26 May.