Super Round - Christchurch Tickets 2027

Super Round returns to Christchurch from 2–4 April 2027, bringing all 10 Super Rugby Pacific teams together for five matches across three days. The weekend forms Round 8 of the 2027 season, with Australian teams the Brumbies, Western Force, Waratahs and Reds all heading across the Tasman.

Browse Super Round Christchurch tickets above to find available options for the weekend at One New Zealand Stadium.

Super round snapshot

Event

Super Rugby Pacific Super Round

Status

Confirmed

Round

Round 8

Dates

2nd - 4th April

Venue

One New Zealand Stadium

City

Christchurch

Teams

10

Matches

5

Where to buy

Ticket Merchant

When and where is Christchurch Super Round 2027?

The Christchurch Super Round 2027 will run from Friday 2nd April through to Sunday 4th April at One New Zealand Stadium. It marks the second consecutive year Christchurch will host the event after the Super Round was held in the city for the first time in 2026.

Rather than teams playing at their usual home grounds, Super Round brings the competition together in one city for a full weekend. The 2027 edition falls in Round 8, placing it around the middle of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season.

For Australian supporters, there is at least one Australian side playing on each day. The Brumbies open the weekend against the Crusaders on Friday, the Western Force and Waratahs play on Saturday, and the Reds close Super Round against the Hurricanes on Sunday.

Super Round Christchurch 2027 fixtures

Five matches are scheduled across the three days, beginning with the hometown Crusaders on Friday night. Saturday and Sunday each feature a double-header.

Date

Fixture

Kick-off (NZT)

Australian time

Friday 2 April

Crusaders v ACT Brumbies

7:35pm

5:35pm AEDT

Saturday 3 April

Chiefs v Western Force

5:05pm

3:05pm AEDT

Saturday 3 April

Blues v NSW Waratahs

7:35pm

5:35pm AEDT

Sunday 4 April

Highlanders v Fijian Drua

2:00pm

12:00pm AEST

Sunday 4 April

Hurricanes v Queensland Reds

4:30pm

2:30pm AEST

The Super Rugby Round in Christchurch gives Australian fans four trans-Tasman match-ups, with Fijian Drua completing the weekend against the Highlanders.

How to buy Super Round rugby tickets

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How much are Super Round rugby 2027 tickets?

Prices for Super Round rugby 2027 will vary according to the day, seating area and current availability. Saturday and Sunday both feature two matches, while Friday's schedule consists of the Crusaders v Brumbies fixture.

The exact options available through Ticket Merchant are shown in the listings above.

Ticket types

What it includes

General admission

Entry to designated general admission areas where offered for the selected day

Reserved seating

An allocated seat within a specified section of One New Zealand Stadium

Premium/hospitality

Upgraded options that may combine premium seating with food, drinks or hospitality inclusions

Looking beyond Rugby Super Round 2027? Browse Super Rugby Pacific tickets for more games across the season.

One New Zealand Stadium seating, parking and getting there

One New Zealand Stadium is in central Christchurch and opened in 2026. The fully roofed venue has approximately 25,000 seats, meaning every rugby Super Round match is played indoors regardless of the weather.

Its central location gives supporters several options for getting to and from the stadium across the three-day event.

Option

What to know

Seating

The stadium uses a fully enclosed bowl with seating arranged across multiple stands and levels around the field.

Walking

Its central Christchurch location makes walking practical from many CBD accommodation, dining and entertainment areas.

Public transport

Bus services operate through central Christchurch, with routes and event arrangements varying by day.

Parking

Parking around the central city is limited, so supporters driving to the event should check parking options before match day.

If you're travelling from Australia, allow time to reach the stadium before the first match on your selected day, particularly for the Saturday and Sunday double-headers.

What to expect at the Rugby Super Round

The Rugby Super Round is different from a standard Super Rugby Pacific fixture because the competition comes together in one place. Across three days, supporters of all 10 teams share the same stadium and city rather than travelling to separate home venues.

For 2027, the action begins with the Crusaders facing the Brumbies on Friday night. Saturday brings two Australia–New Zealand contests, before Sunday's double-header rounds out the weekend.

The event extends beyond the matches themselves, with entertainment, fan activations and other experiences planned around Christchurch across the weekend. For supporters making the trip from Australia, it provides the chance to see several Super Rugby Pacific teams without travelling between different cities.

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FAQs about Rugby Super Round 2027

When is Super Round Christchurch 2027?

Super Round will take place from Friday 2 April to Sunday 4 April 2027. Five matches will be played across the three days as part of Round 8 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Where is Super Round Christchurch 2027 being played?

The event will be held at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand. The fully roofed stadium opened in 2026 and also hosted Christchurch's first Super Round that year.

Which teams are playing at Super Round 2027?

All 10 teams competing in the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season will take part: the Crusaders, Brumbies, Chiefs, Western Force, Blues, Waratahs, Highlanders, Fijian Drua, Hurricanes and Reds.

What games are being played at Super Round Christchurch?

Friday features Crusaders v Brumbies. On Saturday, the Chiefs play the Western Force before the Blues face the Waratahs. Sunday's fixtures are Highlanders v Fijian Drua and Hurricanes v Reds.

How does Super Round rugby work?

Super Round brings every Super Rugby Pacific team to the same host city for one round of the regular season. In Christchurch in 2027, all five Round 8 matches will be played at One New Zealand Stadium across three consecutive days.

What time does Super Round start?

The first game begins at 7:35pm NZT on Friday 2 April, when the Crusaders face the Brumbies. Saturday's first match starts at 5:05pm NZT, while Sunday's action begins at 2:00pm NZT.

Is Super Round the same as Super Rugby Pacific?

No. Super Rugby Pacific is the wider competition, while Super Round is one round of the season where every team plays in the same host city. In 2027, Christchurch hosts Super Round as Round 8 of the competition.