New Zealand's top sports events

The ASB Classic is New Zealand’s premier tennis event, serving as preliminary event for the Australian Open. For two weeks in January, it brings world-top-50 players to Auckland, offering fans a rare opportunity to see international tennis stars compete in an intimate, boutique stadium setting.

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Watch world-class golf set against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps. This tournament features a unique Pro-Am format, giving you the chance to see professionals and amateurs competing together on the same fairways. It is a premier event for those who want to see elite players test their skills at the prestigious Millbrook Resort.

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The All Blacks hold one of the highest winning percentages in global sport, making catching an All Blacks home test match a must for rugby fans. From the high-stakes intensity of Super Rugby Pacific to the grassroots passion of the Bunnings NPC, there’s a game to suit your schedule.

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As the world’s second oldest IRONMAN, this event is a cornerstone of the global triathlon circuit and a key qualifying race for the World Championships. Athletes compete in either the full-distance or 70.3 (half) course, starting with a freshwater swim in Lake Taupō followed by a rural bike leg and a lakefront marathon

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Champions Day is the premier fixture of the Auckland Cup Week, featuring several of New Zealand’s most prestigious Group 1 races. Held at Ellerslie Racecourse, the day is centered on the Auckland Cup, a historic 3200m staying race that tests the endurance of the country’s top thoroughbreds.

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Supercars New Zealand Double Header – April 2026

Motorsport fans, get ready for back-to-back weekends of Supercars action! The ITM Taupō Super 440 kicks off from 10–12 April 2026, marking the return of high-octane racing to the heart of the North Island. Then, for the first time ever, the Championship heads south to Christchurch for its debut event from 17–19 April 2026.

Spectators can also explore Taupō’s beautiful landscapes and wide range of activities nearby.

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The World Surf League (WSL) is bringing its Championship Tour to New Zealand shores, with Raglan selected as the fourth stop. Raglan, which is renowned for its left-hand point break, will host the world's finest professional surfers for two weeks in May. This will be the first combined Men’s and Women’s World Surf League Championship Tour event ever held in New Zealand.

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Winter Games NZ is an international snow sports competition held across the Remarkables, Coronet Peak, and Cardrona Alpine Resort. The event focuses on FIS World Cup and Continental Cup disciplines, including freestyle skiing and snowboarding (halfpipe and slopestyle) and alpine ski racing. It serves as a major competitive window for northern hemisphere athletes during their off-season and is free for spectators to attend.

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New Zealand hosts a wide range of running events, from high-profile city road races to technical mountain ultramarathons. Major fixtures like the Auckland Marathon allow runners to cross the Harbour Bridge, while events like the Rotorua Marathon provide a lap of Lake Rotorua on a long-standing traditional course. For trail enthusiasts, the calendar includes internationally recognized events like the Tarawera Ultra-Trail and the Northburn100 ultra.

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