• Kiwis return to NZ's home of rugby league - Go Media Stadium
  • Kiwis vs Tonga in a rematch of the 2022 classic at the same venue
  • Kick off at 8:05pm
  • Tickets on sale now

Kiwis vs Tonga at Aotearoa's home of rugby league

We are excited to welcome the rugby league Pacific Championships to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Saturday 2 November at New Zealand Kiwis play Tonga Go Media Stadium.

“We’re excited to work with Tonga to bring their rugby league heroes back to play in front of their proud community in Auckland, with the support of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited making this possible." says NZRL CEO Greg Peters.

"International rugby league in Aotearoa creates celebrations of culture and passion that captures the hearts and minds of all sports fans, the Tests here will be unmissable."

Timings

Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.

  • Gates Open: 3.15pm
  • PDRL New Zealand v Australia: 3.35pm
  • Pacific Bowl Women’s Final: Fetu Samoa v Fiji Bulikula: 5.35pm
  • Kiwis v Tonga: 8.05pm

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Patron Map

The Kiwis v Tonga Pacific Championship is happening at Go Media Stadium. Located in Penrose, Auckland. You can find directions to the venue here

  • Box office open at 2:45pm and Is located at Gate B.
  • Gates open at 3:15pm
  • Kick off at 8:05pm
  • Event ends at 11:15pm approx*

For a full breakdown of items please visit our conditions of entry here.

Please note the below advice for the dress code and for bringing signs and umbrellas into the venue.

Yes. 

  • For safety reasons, footwear is to be worn at all times.
  • We do not permit gang patches or gang paraphernalia to be displayed.
  • No high-visibility vests or clothing may be worn.

It's easy to reach Go Media Stadium on public transport with bus and train services from the City Centre and beyond. Our nearest train station is Penrose, from there it is around a 15 minute walk to the stadium.

Here is Auckland Transport's guidance for reaching Go Media Stadium.

Plan your journey using the Auckland Transport website here.

Tickets can be purchased here.

We cannot guarantee the validity or authenticity of tickets purchased from third party sellers or individuals selling on other online marketplaces. Non-valid tickets will be refused entry. 

The Box Office is located at Gate B.

Yes you can. Apply to volunteer for this match here. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without our volunteers! And we are always looking for as many volunteers as possible. Volunteering can be a great way to get experience for your resume, and help your community out at the same time. 

Families of all ages are welcome. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times and have purchased a valid ticket.  

Children aged 2 and under can enter for free but must sit on a parent or guardian’s lap. 

Children aged two years old and under don’t require a ticket as long as they sit on an accompanying adult’s lap.  If the child is occupying a seat, a ticket needs to be purchased.  A ‘child’ ticket is required for any children aged between 3-15, as per their age on the day of the match. 

Please refer to your ticket and enter only via the gate shown on your ticket. Stadiums staff, volunteers and wayfinding signage will assist you with directions upon arriving at the venue. 

Go Media Stadium is a mobility friendly venue. To book an accessible ticket or enquire around accessibility seating please contact here.

Tickets will be sent out closer to the event. Please contact Ticketek for any ticketing queries or visit here.

In the interest of patron safety, there will be some road closures in place for this event. The following roads will be closed to unauthorised vehicles for this event:

  • Beasley Avenue – closed from 2pm – 12am
  • Maurice Road – closed from 2pm – 12am 
  • O’Rorke Road - closed from 2pm - 12am

There is no public parking onsite unless you're a mobility permit holder.

In the interest of patron safety, there will be some parking restrictions in place for this event.The following roads will have parking restrictions for this event:

  • Beasley Ave: No stopping from 12pm – 12am
  • Maurice Road: No stopping from 12pm – 12am
  • O’Rorke Road: No stopping from 12pm – 12am
  • Station Road: No stopping from 12pm – 12am

Go Media Stadium is a mobility friendly venue. Mobility parking is on a first-in, first-served basis along the Eastern curb of Beasley Ave. We also have a limited number of spaces available in the main carpark for mobility card holders once Beasley Ave. is full.

Dedicated coach parking is not available for this event. 

The dedicated mobility entrance gates are Gate B or Gate C. There will also be mobility volunteers onsite to assist with golf carts to help get you to your seat once inside the venue. You can identify our friendly mobility volunteers by their blue hi-vis jackets. 

Banners, flags (without poles) and posters made from soft materials such as cloth, cardboard or paper are permitted. Signs should not be larger than A1 in size and must not obstruct the view of other patrons.

Larger banners and flags with poles will only be allowed into the venue once they have been reviewed and approved by the stadium security team before arrival to the gate. Please email us at info@aucklandstadiums.co.nz to seek approval before matchday.

Banners that exceed the maximum size or that have not been approved may be denied entry.

Yes, umbrellas are permitted for sporting events. Patrons are not permitted to open umbrellas while in their seats.

There are no pass outs for this match. If you exit the venue, you will not be able to re-enter.

Yes. Unless specifically stated the match will take place rain, hail or shine. Go Media Stadium is predominately an uncovered venue so please be prepared with a poncho or raincoat should wet weather be forecasted.

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