Five games. Three days. One city.
Super Rugby Pacific comes home to Aotearoa. From 24 to 26 April, ten teams play five matches at One NZ Stadium in the heart of Christchurch. It is the first Super Round ever held in New Zealand, and it is happening here.
This is the city that rebuilt. This is the stadium it built. This is the weekend it opens for the world.
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DAY |
DATE |
FIXTURE |
KICK-OFF (NZT) |
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Day 1 |
Fri 24 Apr |
Crusaders v NSW Waratahs |
7:35pm NZT |
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Day 2 |
Sat 25 Apr |
Hurricanes v ACT Brumbies |
5:05pm NZT |
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Day 2 |
Sat 25 Apr |
Blues v Queensland Reds |
7:35pm NZT |
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Day 3 |
Sun 26 Apr |
Highlanders v Moana Pasifika |
2:00pm NZT |
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Day 3 |
Sun 26 Apr |
Chiefs v Fijian Drua |
4:30pm NZT |
Crusaders v Waratahs on Friday 24 April is sold out. Tickets remain for Saturday and Sunday. Group bookings of 20 or more are available for Saturday, Sunday, and multi-day passes via groups@ticketmaster.co.nz.
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More than the matches
Super Round is a festival. Rugby is the centre of it, but the city is part of it too.
Super Round Live Site
Head to The Terrace by the Bridge of Remembrance for the Super Round Live Site, open across all three days. Every match on the big screen. All ten teams appearing for signing sessions throughout the weekend.
Player signing sessions
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Thu 23 Apr |
Crusaders & Waratahs — 4:00 to 5:00pm |
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Fri 24 Apr |
Hurricanes & Brumbies — 3:00 to 4:00pm |
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Fri 24 Apr |
Blues & Reds — 4:00 to 5:00pm |
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Sat 25 Apr |
Highlanders & Moana Pasifika — 1:30 to 2:30pm |
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Sat 25 Apr |
Chiefs & Drua — 2:30 to 3:30pm |
Fan Trail
A fan trail runs down Cashel Street to One NZ Stadium, an 8-minute walk from The Terrace. Open from two hours before first kick-off each day. Live performers and activations from partners line the route all the way to the gates.
Getting to One NZ Stadium
218 Madras Street, Christchurch Central City. The stadium is 400 metres from the Bus Interchange and 8 minutes on foot from The Terrace.
Event Direct by Metro
Pre-book a direct shuttle from 11 pickup points across Christchurch to Latimer Square and Ara on Ferry Road, both a short walk from the stadium. Book at metroinfo.co.nz.
Taxi and rideshare
Drop-off and pick-up at designated zones on Lichfield Street, just east of the stadium.
By bike
Separated cycle lanes along Tuam Street run directly to the south gates. Bike parking on Madras Street near the West Plaza entrance.
Driving
No onsite parking. Roads around the stadium close on event days. Check ccc.govt.nz for nearby options. Plan ahead — congestion after games is significant.
Accessible parking
39 accessible carparks available to pre-book at onenewzealandstadium.co.nz/plan-your-visit/book-an-accessible-carpark.
For the full venue guide including gates, seating, food and drink, and conditions of entry, visit onenewzealandstadium.co.nz
What is it?
Set for Round 11 of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, from April 24 to 26, 10 teams will descend on the city for five high-stakes matches across one blockbuster weekend.
Super Round will give fans one of the first chances to experience Ōtautahi Christchurch’s brand-new, state-of-the-art One New Zealand Stadium. With 25,000 seats under a fixed roof, and a prime location in the city centre, the stadium is the perfect venue for three days of entertaining rugby.
With fixture details to be confirmed in the coming weeks, the opening act of Super Round on Friday 24 April will feature hometown heroes and defending champions the Crusaders.
The following day the competition’s burgeoning Anzac Day rivalries reignite as the Hurricanes face the ACT Brumbies for the Captain Shout Cup, and the Blues tackle the Queensland Reds, with the players competing for the Sellars Dixon Medal.
The action concludes with another blockbuster double-header on Sunday 26 April.
Phil Mauger, Mayor of Christchurch, says the event is hugely exciting for the city.
“The opening event at One New Zealand Stadium will be a major milestone in the remarkable comeback story of our city and it is great to share that with our friends and neighbours from all across the country, Australia and the Pacific.
“We are really proud to be able to launch this amazing venue on behalf of Christchurch and know it will be a place where great memories are made.”
Colin Mansbridge, Crusaders CEO, says the franchise is proud to bring this event to their home base.
“This event is bigger than rugby, it’s a celebration of One New Zealand Stadium coming to life.
“I’m stoked the new stadium is going to host rugby, concerts and an amazing array of community events – but there’s no better way to kick it off than recognise the DNA of this region and start with Super Round hosted by Super Rugby Pacific and the very grateful Crusaders club.”
Jack Mesley, CEO of Super Rugby Pacific, says holding the event in Christchurch and playing a key role in opening the new stadium is a great way to bring back Super Round.
“Super Round is a celebration of what makes Super Rugby Pacific special. Fans can expect fast-paced rugby, classic rivalries, and an electric stadium atmosphere as supporters across the Pacific come together to celebrate Super Round.
“Hosting this event in Ōtautahi Christchurch is a fantastic way to showcase the best of our competition. We’re excited to work with the city and the Crusaders to deliver something unforgettable.”
Fixture and event details, including information on tickets, travel and hospitality packages, will be announced in due course.
Fans are encouraged to plan early for what promises to be a landmark moment for Christchurch and Super Rugby Pacific.