ARL Premiership Finals 2026

This event is being held at North Harbour Stadium. Located in Albany, North Shore. You can find directions to the venue here.

Saturday 15 August

• Gates open at 11:45am
• Phelan Shield - Richmond Rovers v Pakuranga Jaguars kicks off at 12:15pm
• Sharman Cup - Hibiscus Coast Raiders v Howick Hornets kicks off at 2:45pm
• Event ends at 4:10pm

Sunday 16 August

• Gates open at 11:45am
• Steele-Shanks Premiership - Otahuhu Leopards v Mangere East Hawks kicks off at 12:15pm
• Fox Memorial - Otahuhu Leopards v Mt Albert Lions kicks off at 2:45pm
• Event ends at at 4:10pm

No, this event is non-ticketed - entry is FREE!

No, this is an alcohol free event. 

It's easy to reach North Harbour Stadium on public transport with bus services from the City Centre and beyond. Buses come every 5-10min.

Plan your journey using Auckland Transport's event guidance here.

You can enter via Gate A. Stadiums staff, volunteers and wayfinding signage will assist you with directions upon arriving at the venue. 

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is available in Car Park H for the public. 

Mobility parking at North Harbour Stadium is located in Car Park A and H, and is available on first-come, first-served basis. Access is restricted to patrons with valid mobility parking passes.

In the interest of patron saftey, no road closures or parking restrictions for this event.

The dedicated mobility entrance gates are Gate A, or H. There will also be mobility volunteers onsite to assist with golf carts to help get you to your seat once inside the venue. You can identify our friendly mobility volunteers by their blue hi-vis jackets. 

For a full breakdown of items please visit our conditions of entry here.

Please note the below advice for the dress code and for bringing signs and umbrellas into the venue.

Banners, flags (without poles) and posters made from soft materials such as cloth, cardboard or paper are permitted. Signs should not be larger than A1 in size and must not obstruct the view of other patrons.

Larger banners and flags with poles will only be allowed into the venue once they have been reviewed and approved by the stadium security team before arrival to the gate. Please email us at info@aucklandstadiums.co.nz to seek approval before event day.

Banners that exceed the maximum size or that have not been approved may be denied entry.

Yes, umbrellas are permitted for sporting events. Patrons are not permitted to open umbrellas while in their seats.

Yes. 

• For safety reasons, footwear is to be worn at all times.
• We do not permit gang patches or gang paraphernalia to be displayed.
• No high-visibility vests or clothing may be worn.

Yes. Unless specifically stated the event will take place rain, hail or shine. North Harbour Stadium is predominately an uncovered venue so please be prepared with a poncho or raincoat should wet weather be forecasted.

Contact the Auckland Stadiums team at lostproperty@aucklandstadiums.co.nz for lost property.