The WBBL will open their new season with a Magic Weekend, involving all its clubs.
To tip off the domestic campaign, all 12 teams will play the group stages of the WBBL Trophy at the University of Essex from  September 27-29.
Reigning league champions Sevenoaks Suns begin against Caledonia Pride in a group that also includes Newcastle Eagles.
While Trophy holders Leicester Riders face Oaklands Wolves in their debut with Cardiff Archers in the same pool.
The group winners will advance into the semi-finals.
Friday 27 September1:00pm – BA London Lions v Nottingham Wildcats3:00pm – Oaklands Wolves v Leicester Riders5:00pm – Essex Rebels v Durham Palatinates7:00pm – Sevenoaks Suns v Caledonia Pride
Saturday 28 September12:00pm – Durham Palatinates v Sheffield Hatters3:00pm – Caledonia Pride v Newcastle Eagles5:00pm – Nottingham Wildcats v Manchester Mystics7:00pm – Leicester Riders v Cardiff Met Archers
Sunday 29 September12:00pm – Newcastle Eagles v Sevenoaks Suns2:00pm – Cardiff Met Archers v Oaklands Wolves4:00pm – Manchester Mystics v BA London Lions6:00pm – Sheffield Hatters v Essex Rebels
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