Summer Cricket Guide

Here you'll find what international matches are on, guidance around what you can and can't bring into the grounds and how to gain entry a little easier. Get ready for an epic summer of cricket!

Conditions of entry for international TEST matches

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What can i bring to a TEST match?

  • Empty plastic water bottles 
  • Deck chairs
  • Chilly bins
  • Umbrellas
  • Pushchairs
Full details here
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What can't i bring to a TEST match?

  • Shade tents, covers or pup-tents
  • Alcohol not purchased at the venue
  • Open drink containers
  • Drinking containers larger than 1 litre
  • Commercially produced takeaway food 
  • Sound amplifiers such as air horns or loud hailers
  • Dangerous goods
  • Commercial Cameras including video cameras
Full details here

Conditions of entry for International ODI & T20 matches 

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WHAT CAN I BRING TO A T20/ODI MATCH?

  • Empty plastic water bottles (up to 1 litre in size) 
  • Low fan chairs no more than 20cm in height
  • Soft-sided chilly bins
  • Non-alcoholic beverages in sealed plastic bottles up to 1 litre in size
  • Small amounts of non commercial food for personal consumption
Full details here
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What can't i bring to a T20/ODI match?

  • Furniture including deck chairs, umbrellas, shade tents, blow-up chairs etc 
  • Shade tents, covers or pup-tents
  • Hard chilly bins
  • Sound amplifiers such as air horns or loud hailers
  • Alcohol not purchased at the venue
  • Drinking containers larger than 1 litre
  • Commercially produced takeaway food 
  • Dangerous goods
  • Pushchairs
Full details here

Upcoming matches

Northern Districts v Canterbury

Come down and support the Northern Districts as they take on Canterbury in this 4-day Plunket Shield game.

Northern Spirit v Auckland Hearts

Get out and support the New Zealand women's domestic competition.

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Northern Districts v Wellington Firebirds

Come down and support the Northern Districts as they take on the Wellington Firebirds in this 4-day Plunket Shield game.

Which gate do i use?

Gate access can vary slightly depending on what type of cricket match is being played. Knowing which gate to use before you head to the match will save you time on event day.

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Heads up!

It’s not uncommon for the cricket ball to be hit into areas where fans are. Please stay safe by keeping your eye on the ball and remind your friends and family to do the same.

Smoking

This is a non-smoking and non-vaping venue. Patrons are asked to exit the ground when wishing to smoke or vape.

Getting here

There are many ways to get to and from the grounds. Check out whats available at the button below.

Parking & transport options

Anglesea st/ Bryce st road closure

Try to avoid this intersection on your way to Seddon Park as it is closed for upgrades.

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