Auckland FC's vs Melbourne Victory - Go Media Stadium

  • Wednesday 1st January 2025
  • Kick off 5pm

Join us for the AFC season at Go Media Stadium! Auckland FC is making waves as the city’s first-ever professional football team, start the year off right by coming down to watch the boys.

Experience the thrill of this historic moment as they take the field against Melbourne Victory. Make sure you're at Go Media Stadium to be part of history and experience the incredible atmosphere!

Read more about AFC here.

BUY TICKETS

Please contact the Ticketmaster Contact Centre if you require wheelchair or accessible seating bookings, or are otherwise unable to complete a ticket purchase online.
Call: 09 970 9711 or visit www.ticketmaster.co.nz/help.
 

Patron Map

The game is happening at Go Media Stadium. Located in Penrose, Auckland. You can find directions to the venue here. 

  • The Box Office is open at 3pm and located at Gate B

  • Gates open at 3:30pm

  • Kick off is at 5pm

  • Event end at 7:30pm approx*

Items like proffesional cameras, flares and chilly bins  are all prohibited from the stadium. 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. 

Yes. The Box Office is open at 3pm and 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 at AFC matches. 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. Please contact the Ticketmaster Contact Centre if you require wheelchair or accessible seating bookings, or are otherwise unable to complete a ticket purchase online.
Please call: 09 970 9711 or visit www.ticketmaster.co.nz/help.

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

In the interest of patron safety, there will be some road closures in place for this concert. 

The following roads will be closed to unauthorised vehicles for this event:

  • Beasley Avenue – closed from 3pm – 8pm
  • Maurice Road – closed from 5pm – 8pm 

There is bookable parking onsite. Please contact Auckland FC to book.

In the interest of patron safety, there will be some parking restrictions in place for this event. 

The following parking restrictions will be in place to unauthorised vehicles for this event:

  • Beasley Ave 1:30pm – 8pm

  • O’Rorke Road 1:30pm – 8pm

  • Maurice Road 1:30pm – 8pm

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.

Please contact info@aucklandstadiums.co.nz with your mobility permit number.

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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No, these items are prohibited.

Lilyworld! Lilyworld is Go Media Stadium's very own garden bar that hosts pre-match and post-match parties for every Auckland FC game. You can expect a great atmosphere, music, food & drink specials, and much more!