The Diamonds will play New Zealand at the AIS Arena on Sunday in the first trans-Tasman Test in Canberra.

But the capital's netball fans will have to be content with clashes against teams from South Africa, Jamaica and Malawi because of venue capacity.

More than 3000 tickets to the Australia-New Zealand match sold out in days earlier this year and the ACT government has set up a live site at Canberra Stadium to cater for extra fans.

Canberra will also host an ANZ Championship match for the first time when the AIS Arena hosts an Anzac Day clash between the Sydney Swifts and Southern Steel next year.

Netball Australia chief executive Kate Palmer is keen to see more international action in Canberra.

''The Netball ACT chief executive and board are keen to have more international and national content,'' Palmer said.

''It's just about how it fits over our four-year cycle. The Swifts are keen to build an audience.

''We wouldn't normally bring a Silver Ferns game here because of the size of the venue, but the ACT government and centenary celebrations have helped us do this.''

The Australian team played against England in Canberra in 2011.

But clashes with New Zealand can attract more than 10,000 fans and the AIS Arena capacity for netball is just over 3000 seats.

Australia has an unbeatable 3-1 series lead against New Zealand.

''The Canberra people can be very convinced we'll be going for the win here,'' Alexander said.

''Canberra is our spiritual home, we've been at the AIS for 30 years and it's our capital. That's really important for us, netball is important to Canberra and we know Canberra loves their sport.''

A Canberra team in the ANZ Championships would be dependant on funding and the competition's expansion plans.

Canberra put in a bid for a spot in the competition when it started seven years ago, but Palmer said: ''You never say never, but it's a massive exercise and can take four years to prepare for.''