The seat numbers, couches and goal posts are among the final touches being added to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium before it opens in April. Photo: CCCOne NZ Stadium at Te Kaha has 16 speaker arrays, each with 8-10 speakers, as well as two layers of ribbon boards around the stands and two big screens. The stadium will be handed over to the operator, Venues Ōtautahi, before the Super Rugby Super Round on April 24-26. The round will bring the Super Rugby teams from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and the Pacific together for the first games at One NZ Stadium. Super Rugby Super Round match scheduleFrom April 24-26, 10 teams will play five matches across one weekend under the roof of One NZ Stadium.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 23, 2026 06:47 UTC