Thunderbirds announce three-year major partnership with RAA

Members will be at the heart of a new partnership between two iconic South Australian brands as the Adelaide Thunderbirds announce a three-year major partnership with RAA.

The announcement comes as the Thunderbirds celebrate a new membership record, reaching over 6,000 members during 2025 – the second highest in Suncorp Super Netball.

As the official Adelaide Thunderbirds member partner, RAA branding will feature for the first time at the club’s Member Recognition Round on Saturday, July 12 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

From 2026, RAA members will also benefit from special ticketing offers and exclusive inner sanctum experiences at Thunderbirds matches.

Kangaroo Island talent and Thunderbird #100 Georgie Horjus will also be the official RAA ambassador.

Netball SA CEO Bronwyn Klei said the partnership was born from a shared passion for the South Australian community.

“Our members are at the heart of everything we do at the Thunderbirds and Netball SA, and we know this is a passion we share with RAA,” Ms Klei said.

“As a club, we’re incredibly proud to have over 6,000 loyal and passionate members in our Pink Army and their support means the world to the team.

“This new record is significant for us as the second-highest membership base in Suncorp Super Netball and we’re thrilled to welcome RAA as the official member partner for the next three years.

“We look forward to celebrating Member Recognition Round at our fortress, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, on Saturday, July 12.”

Chief Executive Officer Nick Reade said RAA is pleased to partner with another iconic South Australian sporting organisation.

“As South Australia’s largest member organisation with more than 830,000 members, we’re thrilled to be partnering with the Thunderbirds, who’ve just reached their own member milestone of 6,000,” Mr Reade said.

“Supporting our local sports teams is incredibly important to us at RAA, because we know how much they mean to our members and the impact they have in our community.

“Expanding from our partnerships in AFL, soccer and basketball, this new sponsorship will open up a range of benefits for SA’s netball lovers – as well as supporting another thriving female sports team.

“Our sponsorship kicks off this weekend and we’re proud to have the RAA brand side by side with the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

“Stay tuned for more about the exciting benefits our collaboration with the Adelaide Thunderbirds will deliver for our members from next season.”