Formerly known as Arena 1, FMG Stadium is Arena Manawatu’s main outdoor venue and is home to the Manawatu Rugby Football Union. Overlooking the stadium’s Oval, the redeveloped Grandstand was completed in March 2005.

Seating capacity is 15,000, however additional portable seating can be set-up to increase the seating capacity to 18,000 for major sports events.

Situated right in the heart of Palmerston North city, just seven-minutes walking distance from the central city, the park-like environment boasts 33 individual indoor and outdoor venues within the 18 hectare site.

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.

The following 2011 Rugby World Cup matches were held at this Venue

Date	Teams	Kickoff - NZ Time	Pool
Wed Sept 28	Georgia 25 v Romania 9	19.30	B
Sun Oct 2	Argentina 25 v Georgia 7	13.00	B

How to get there

Walking
Arena Manawatu is located right in the heart of Palmerston North, just seven-minutes walking distance from the central city.

Car
Access is by way of Cuba, Pascal or Waldegrave Streets.


More information about getting to this venue is available here.


Parking

Extensive parking is available both inside the complex and in the surrounding streets.

Accommodation

Find a good range of accommodation near Arena Manawatu, or in Palmerston North.

Or search for nationwide accommodation here.

General Information

Arena Manawatu has an exclusive catering supplier, Eurest, who provide catering for all events.

You are prohibited to take the following items into the stadium; alcohol, chilli-bins, portable seating, cans or glass, commercially prepared food (this does not apply to food or beverages for patrons with special dietary requirements).

Smoking is not allowed in seated or enclosed areas.

Disabled partrons – ramp access for eight wheelchair positions and eight adjacent carer positions.

Seating Plan

View the Arena Manawatu seating plan

Address

Arena Manawatu, Pascal Street, Palmerston North

Phone

+64 6 356 1505

Venue Website

Visit the Arena Manawatu web site.

Location Map

GPS References:
Latitude: -40.356 Longitude: 175.5986


For more Rugby and Travel Information:

Manawatu / Wanganui Transport   Manawatu / Wanganui Rugby Accommodation   Manawatu / Wanganui Activities & Attractions   Manawatu / Wanganui Tours   Manawatu Travel Guide

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