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2026 Super Rugby Pacific Super Round to Launch Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium

Anzac Day weekend in April will see ten teams play five matches in a send-off for the 25,000-seat venue’s launch.

A small flag can be seen in the middle of the severely damaged rugby stadium in the New Zealand city of Christchurch March 11, 2013. A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the south island city of Christchurch on February 22, 2011, killing 185 people and leaving most of the central business district being zoned 'uninhabitable'. Picture taken March 11, 2013./File Photo
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Tate McDermott of the Reds offloads the ball, falling to ground in a tackle
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Overview

  • Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed that the 2026 Super Round will open Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium during Round 11 on April 24–26.
  • The festival will feature five matches across three days, with all ten teams scheduled to play at the new 25,000-seat venue.
  • The Crusaders will kick off the weekend on Friday night as the defending champions at their rebuilt Ōtautahi home ground.
  • Traditional Anzac Day fixtures on Saturday include Hurricanes vs Brumbies and Blues vs Reds.
  • Construction remains on track to deliver the stadium in late April ahead of its first major sporting event.