The competition increased to 11 teams in 2024 with the Tauranga Whai joining the league for the first time.
The 2024 season saw the return of a pre-season blitz for the first time since 2018[1] as well as the introduction of a mid-season trade window.
[2][3][4] The regular season commenced on 27 March in Christchurch, with the Canterbury Rams hosting the Nelson Giants at Cowles Stadium, and contained 16 weeks.
The 2024 Final 6 featured in home venues, with five games being played on the home court of the highest seeded team from 17 to 28 July.
[5][6] The Rams won their second straight championship in 2024.