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All Blacks Rugby — Eden Park
Watch the world's greatest rugby team at home
Watching the All Blacks play at Eden Park in Auckland is one of the great sporting experiences in the world. The All Blacks are the most successful team in the history of international rugby, with a win rate of over 77%, and the atmosphere at Eden Park when they perform the haka before kick-off is genuinely spine-tingling. The Rugby Championship and home test matches against the British & Irish Lions are the most sought-after tickets.
Event Highlights
- The All Blacks haka before kick-off
- Eden Park — New Zealand's largest stadium (50,000 capacity)
- The Rugby Championship matches against Australia, South Africa, and Argentina
- The electric atmosphere of a sold-out Eden Park
- Post-match celebrations in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour
What to Do There
- Arrive early for the pre-match atmosphere
- Watch the haka from close range
- Explore Auckland's Viaduct Harbour before the match
- Join the post-match celebrations in the city
- Visit the New Zealand Rugby Museum in Palmerston North
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — Rugby Championship July–September; other tests throughout the year
Location
Eden Park, Auckland
Duration
80 minutes + pre/post match
Ticket Price
From NZD 45 (£21) to NZD 200+ (premium seats)
Travel Tips
- ·Book tickets as soon as they go on sale — popular tests sell out fast
- ·The haka is performed before every home test — position yourself to see it clearly
- ·Eden Park is easily reached by train from Auckland city centre
- ·Combine with a New Zealand road trip for the ultimate rugby pilgrimage
- ·The British & Irish Lions tour (every 12 years) is the most sought-after ticket
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