The site of FMG Stadium Waikato has been the home of Rugby in Waikato since Rugby Park first opened on the site in 1925. The stadium went through a major redevelopment in 2002 and has hosted an international Rugby fixture every year since then, cementing its reputation as a world class stadium. It is also the home of the Chiefs Super 15 team.

The stadium is located in Whitiora on Seddon Rd, an easy 15 minute walk from the CBD.

Waikato Stadium has a capacity of 25,800 seats. It is possible to extend the capacity in excess of 30,000 by adding 5,000 temporary seats on the Goal Line Terrace at the Tristram Street end.

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
Fri Sept 16	New Zealand 83 v Japan 7	20.00	A
Sun Sept 18	Wales 17 v Samoa 10	15.30	D
Sun Oct 2	Wales 66 v Fiji 0	18.00	D

How to get there

Walking:

FMG Stadium Waikato is located on Seddon Rd, Whitiora, an easy 15 minute walk from Central Hamilton.

Public Transport

Buses & taxis provide a range of regular services to Waikato Stadium from the CBD & airport. Travel time is approximately 13 minutes from Hamilton International Airport, 1 minute from the Hamilton Transport Centre located in the city centre & 3 minutes from the Frankton Railway Station.


More information about getting to this venue is available here.


Parking

There is little controlled public parking adjacent to the venue. For all major events Whitiora School and Beetham Park offer paid, secured parking.

Accommodation

Find a good range of accommodation near Waikato Stadium, or in Hamilton.

Or search for nationwide accommodation here.

General Information

Food and beverages can be purchased at the Stadium. Patrons may bring in water in sealed plastic bottles up to 1 litre in size, non commercial food for personal consumption such as sandwiches, fruit, biscuits & cakes, provided it is not in commercial packaging or wrappers.

Waikato Stadium is smoke free

Prohibited items include alcohol (not purchased at the venue), open drink containers & drinking containers larger than 1 litre, cans, glass or bottles, commercially produced food (ie KFC, McDonalds, etc), chilly bins, picnic hampers, large backpacks, insulated bags of more than 5L capacity.

Special areas have been set-aside in Waikato Stadium for wheel chairs & care givers. Mobility parking is available on Seddon Road adjacent to the stadium.

Seating Plan

View the Waikato Stadium seating plan

Address

Waikato Stadium, Gate 5, 128 Seddon Road, Whitiora, Hamilton

Phone

64 7 958 5800

Venue Website

Visit the Waikato Stadium web site.

Location Map

GPS References:
Latitude: -37.7813 Longitude: 175.2689


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