Christchurch Earthquake update 4 May 2011:
All RWC games that were to be held in Christchurch have now been moved. The two quarter final games will be held in Auckland and other pool matches have been divided between other venues. For new dates and venues see the games schedule page.

The stadium in Christchurch was founded in 1880 and was officially opened in 1881. It is home of the Canterbury Crusaders Super 15 team and has been the stage for some of rugby's most memorable encounters for Canterbury and the All Blacks. In 2009 a major upgrade of the stadium was completed bringing it up to true international standard and making it New Zealand's second largest stadium.

The stadium is within a 30-minute walk of the city centre (2.5 kilometres) or four minutes drive.

The stadium has a permanent capacity of almost 40,000 and this will be increased to 45,000 seats for the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Please note: Venue information can change at any time - please check with the actual Venue if there is anything that you would like to make sure of.

How to get there

Walking
Christchurch International Stadium is within a 30-minute walk of the city centre (2.5 kilometres) along Moorhouse Avenue or diagonally along Ferry Road.

Public Transport
Buses service the stadium via routes across the city. The central hub is the Bus Exchange located in Lichfield Street. To get around the central city, a shuttle bus operates on a circuit through the city approximately every 10-minutes. Another option is the Christchurch Tramway, which offers a hop-on, hop-off service around the central precinct.

Taxi
Taxi services run to and from the stadium. If you require a taxi to the stadium on a match day, it is advisable to book in advance.


More information about getting to this venue is available here.


Parking

There is limited parking on match days so patrons are encouraged to use public transport. A number of disability car parks are available on Stevens Street.

Accommodation

Find a good range of accommodation near Stadium Christchurch (AMI Stadium), or in greater Christchurch.

Or search for nationwide accommodation here

General Information

No person may bring into the Stadium any commercial food and/or catering from outside companies. Any such food will be confiscated.

Prohibited items include; alcohol or illegal substances, glass & cans, chilly bins, thermos flasks, horns, flares, fireworks or other dangerous goods, soft drink containers 1 litre & over including water bottles.

Disabled access: Wheelchair ramps and lifts are situated at all main entrances.

Seating Plan

View the AMI Stadium seating plan

Address

Stadium Christchurch, 30 Stevens Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch

Phone

+64 3 371 1000

Venue Website

Visit the AMI Stadium web site.

Location Map

GPS References:
Latitude: -43.5423 Longitude: 172.6541


For more Rugby and Travel Information:

Christchurch Transport   Christchurch Rugby Accommodation   Christchurch Activities & Attractions   Christchurch Tours   Christchurch Travel Guide

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