Top Stadiums in Auckland to Watch Your Favourite Team Play!

Opened in 1900, Eden Park is the largest and most iconic stadium in New Zealand with a maximum seating capacity of 60,000. Mostly used for rugby games in winter and cricket in summer, the stadium has hosted two Rugby World Cup finals and has also served as the venue 2015 Cricket World Cup. Most of the All Blacks games happen here and these matches attract a good amount of crowd and the most of the matches include free public transport. Apart from sports, the stadium also serves as venues for trade conventions and other shows.

Address: Reimers Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland 1024, New Zealand

This stadium (formerly Ericsson stadium) is one of the most famous stadiums in Auckland and is an open air multipurpose stadium. It has served as the venue for the 1990 Commonwealth games and a number of Rugby and football games. This stadium is the home ground for the New Zealand Warriors and has a seating capacity of 30,000 for sports events and 47,000 for concerts. The stadium has also served as a venue for the concerts of Adele, Taylor swift, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber. The stadium can be reached by bus and train and tickets are included with the tickets for premium events.

Address: 2 Beasley Avenue, Penrose, Auckland 1061, New Zealand

Sprawled across 10 hectares, Western Springs is one of the largest stadiums in Auckland and has a maximum seating capacity of 55,000. It acts as a venue for rugby games, concerts, events and festivals. The stadium also acts a speedway for international racing events around the world. Som of the iconic stars who played here include David Bowie, Eminem and Stevie Wonder among others. The park is a lovely place to spend evenings leisurely with family around the lake with ducks, rabbits and beautiful native birds. The stadium and park are well maintained with abundant facilities for a convenient visit.

Address: Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand

Formerly known as QBE stadium, North Harbor is one of the most iconic stadiums in Auckland and was opened in 1997. With a capacity of 14,000 - 25,000 the stadium is a common venue for the country’s rugby, baseball and football matches. It also serves as a racetrack for car racing occasionally. The stadium has various food and beverage outlets to buy drinks and food from during events while small amounts of homemade food are also allowed here.

Address: Stadium Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

Opened in 2007 with a seating capacity of 12,000, spark arena is the largest indoor arena in New Zealand and serves as a multipurpose venue for indoor sporting events, art galleries, trade conventions, expos and other corporate affairs. Sporting events like basketball, ice hockey, gymnastics and BMX events have been hosted here. The arena has also pulled off concerts of icons such as Beyonce and Lady Gaga. The arena is located in an easily accessible spot with major public transport hubs nearby.

Address: 42-80 Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

The Vodafone Events centre is a multipurpose event centre which serves as the venue for various sporting events, business conclaves, concerts, plays, trade expos among others. It consists of the Sir Woolf Fisher Arena which has a seating capacity of 3000; The Genesis Energy theatre has a capacity of 700 people while the Vector Wero Whitewater Park hosts water based activities such as rafting and kayaking.

Address: 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau 2104, New Zealand

Opened in 1992 and located in the North shore of the city, Eventfinda is an original indoor stadium with a seating capacity of around 4200 people. Being the former home ground New Zealand Breakers, it also hosts sports such as gymnastics, badminton and boxing among others. Stars such as Bob Dylan, Sting and Macy Gray have had their concerts here. The stadium also serves as a venue for business conclaves, trade fairs and other festivals. The stadium also has changing rooms and hygienic toilets. There are many eateries around the area if you want to grab a quick bite or a drink before a match.

Address: 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley, Auckland 0627, New Zealand

Founded in 1895, Cornwall cricket club is one of the most famous Cricket clubs in New Zealand. The club is run for all age groups and genders right from school year 1. Facilities here include changing rooms, tuck shops and everything needed for the members. The club also features a café and a bar to cater to the members and their supporters. The club also has a lovely park nearby open to the public for walks and recreational activities.


Address: Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill, Auckland 1061, New Zealand

Auckland Boxing Association (ABA) is an indoor stadium for combat sports with a rich history and has hosted over 150 boxing matches. With a capacity of 400 people, the stadium is small and old but is well maintained. The stadium hosts all kinds of matches ranging from professional to friendly and charity matches.


Address: 1 Ngahura Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021, New Zealand

Opened in 2004, the Trusts Area is a multipurpose venue featuring both indoor and outdoor stadium having a combined seating capacity of around 8000 people. It hosts national and international sports events such as badminton, basketball, netball, gymnastics, boxing and rugby among others. It also serves as a venue for musical concerts, plays, trade expos and business conclaves. The public are open to walk their dogs around the track and engage in recreational activities here. The arena also puts on the best fireworks show during various events such as Luna festival or Chinese New Year.

Address: 65-67 Central Park Dr, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand