Visitor Information

Located in Albany on Auckland's North Shore, North Harbour Stadium (formerly QBE Stadium) is purpose built for New Zealand's favourite sporting codes of rugby and football.

North Harbour Stadium is home to New Zealand Football, Northern Region Football Federation, North Harbour Rugby Union, Marist North Harbour Rugby Club, Harbour Sport and Baseball New Zealand.

See below for information on field hire, parking, mobility access, conditions of entry and other FAQS.

 

 

 

Venue Information

North Harbour Stadium has 2 natural and 3 artificial fields available for club and social group hire.

To enquire about availability and hire fees please contact bookings@aucklandstadiums.co.nz.

Field

Turf

Default field Set-up

Other codes fields can be converted for a cost

Changing rooms
(extra cost)

Field lights
(extra cost)

Domain 1

Natural

Rugby Posts
Rugby Union Line-marking

Football

AFL

2x changing rooms (connected showers).

If you require extra changing rooms – please contact us to discuss.

Available

Domain 2

Natural

Rugby Posts
Rugby Union Line-marking

Football

AFL

2x changing rooms (connected showers).

If you require extra changing rooms – please contact us to discuss.

Available

Domain 3

Artificial

Football goals and line-marking

N/A – football only

2x changing rooms (connected showers).

If you require extra changing rooms – please contact us to discuss.

Available

Domain 4

Artificial

Football goals

Football Line-marking

Rugby Union Line-marking

The turf is marked for both football and rugby but no rugby posts available

2x changing rooms (connected showers).

If you require extra changing rooms – please contact us to discuss.

Available

Domain 5

Artificial

(half-size)

Half-size football

Half-size football goals

N/A – half-size football field only

2x changing rooms (connected showers).

If you require extra changing rooms – please contact us to discuss.

Available

Function Attendee Parking

Parking for function attendees during non event periods can be accessed via Don Mckinnon Drive.

Mobility Parking
Onsite parking is available for patrons who who hold a valid mobility permit.  Mobility parking is accessed via the Stadium Drive entry. Please present your permit to traffic control staff for access.
Please note that exit can be delayed from the carpark at the conclusion of the event to allow for safe pedestrian movement.
Mobility parking is limited therefore is strictly reserved for patrons who hold a mobility permit.

Campervan/Motorhome Parking
Campervan/Motorhome parking is not available onsite. You can locate nearby camping sites at https://campable.com/

Coach Parking
Please email bookings@aucklandstadiums.co.nz to enquire about coach parking.

 

Wheelchair accessible tickets are available for all events. Please contact the applicable ticketing agent directly to purchase accessible tickets. 

If you have had a change of circumstance since purchasing your tickets and now require accessible seating, please contact the ticketing agent directly to discuss options for changing your tickets.

Visit the Auckland Transport website for information about bus services to North Harbour Stadium.

For lage events special event bus and train services  are usually available and included with your ticket. Check the event page for details.

 

Authorised Sellers
Please only purchase tickets from the authorised ticketing agent. We cannot guarantee the validity or authenticity of tickets purchased from third-party sellers such as Viagogo or individuals selling on Trade Me.

Can I buy tickets from the venue?
Unless sold out prior, gate sales will usually be available from the Box Office at Gate A.

Where is my seat?
Your bay, row and seat number can be found on your ticket. 
Row A starts closest to the field.

 

Food and beverage outlets are located throughout the stadium within close proximity to patron seating. Depending on the size of the event, the stadium outlets may be supplemented with mobile concession outlets.

Bar service is available at most events. If you are under 25 please bring identification if you wish to purchase alcohol. Accepted forms of ID are - Passport, NZ Drivers Licence or HANZ 18+ card. If we are unsure of your age and you do not have ID you will not be able to purchase alcohol.

Eftpos is available at most food and beverage outlets

You are welcome to bring in small quantities of non commercially prepared food such as sandwiches, fruit or baking. You may also bring a sealed plastic bottle of water (up to 1 litre) however please note that the lid may be removed and discarded on entry. These conditions can change from event to event depending on security requirements so please check the event page for the concert you are attending for its specific conditions.

We are predominately an outdoor venue. Events go ahead rain or shine unless it is usafe to do so.

Umbrellas cannot be erected within the stadium so if rain is predicted, please bring a raincoat or poncho.

Our standard Conditions of Entry including what you can and can't bring into the venue can be found here. Conditions of Entry can differ from event to to event so please refer to the event page for any special conditions of entry related to that event.