Competition will start on Saturday (August 1) with Queensland Firebirds taking on Sunshine Coast Lightning at Nissan Arena in Brisbane.

Matches are also due to be held at USC Stadium in the Australian city.

NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball will remain in Sydney for their first three fixtures of the season, however, before travelling to Queensland to join the competition hub.

Pending border restrictions, it is also likely that matches will be played in Perth, Adelaide and in regional Queensland later in the season.  

The next phase of fixturing is expected to be confirmed in mid-August. 

"Travel restrictions around the country have presented some substantial challenges in planning the schedule for the 2020 season, but we’ve worked closely with Government and key competition stakeholders to lock in the first six weeks of action and we look forward to commencing what is going to be an enormous 14 rounds of netball," Super Netball chief executive Chris Symington said.

"We understand clubs and fans would like confirmation on the entire fixture, however given the constantly-evolving COVID-19 situation we’re all facing, the league will confirm the 2020 fixture in phases to ensure the competition can remain flexible to cater for changing border restrictions as they occur. 

"We understand the sacrifice that our athletes, support staff and umpires who are having to relocate are making by being away from home for an extended period and we appreciate their willingness to do what it takes to ensure we’re able to get the 2020 season underway. 

The congested fixture list has prompted fears of injury and player burnout, with some clubs given only three days to recover after a match. 

Australian Netball Players’ Association vice president Jo Weston is among those to request an extension to the numbers of players allowed on the bench.

"Given the nature of the season, we would like to see benches extended for sure and this is something we’re discussing now," she said.

"While I have full faith in all the clubs’ performance staff, we need to ensure we’re monitoring player load and hopefully avoiding any injuries."

The start of the Super Netball season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.