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Anzac weekend sport in Auckland: What to watch when the big teams are away

Samuel Sherry
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24 Apr, 2026 07:00 AM3 mins to read
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None of Auckland’s biggest teams will be playing in the city this Anzac weekend.

The Blues and Moana Pasifika head down to Christchurch for Super Rugby’s Super Round, while the Warriors play the Dolphins in Wellington and Auckland FC travel to Sydney to play their final A-League game of the regular season.

Despite the couch being the best place to watch these teams this weekend, there is still a healthy offering of sport available around the city.

Here are some of the top sporting events you can still watch in Auckland.

Rugby

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Premier Men’s Division 1

Manukau Premier v WRFC – Williams Park, April 25 at 2.45pm

None of Auckland's major professional teams will be playing in the city this Anzac weekend. Photo / Corey Fleming
None of Auckland's major professional teams will be playing in the city this Anzac weekend. Photo / Corey Fleming

Ponsonby v Pakūranga - Western Springs Stadium, April 25 at 2.45pm

University v Grammar TEC - Colin Maiden Park, April 25 at 2.45pm

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College Rifles v Marist - College Rifles Park, April 25 at 2.45pm

Suburbs v Eden - Shadbolt Park, April 25 at 2.45pm

Premier Women’s Division 1

Ponsonby v Silverdale - Cox’s Bay Reserve, April 25 at 2.45pm

College Rifles v MK Rangers - College Rifles Park, April 25 at 2.45pm

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Marist v Papatoetoe - Mt Wellington War Memorial Park, April 25 at 2.45pm

League

Fox Memorial Premiership

Pt Chevalier Pirates v Bay Roskill Vikings - Walker Park, April 25 at 2.30pm

Ōtāhuhu Leopards v RGC Mt Albert Lions - Bert Henham Park, April 25 at 2.30pm

Papakura Sea Eagles v Manukau Magpies - Prince Edward Park, April 25 at 2.30pm

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Ponsonby Ponies v Marist Saints - Victoria Park, April 25 at 2.30pm

Steele-Shanks Women’s Premiership

Ōtāhuhu Leopards v Māngere East Hawks - Bert Henham Park, April 25 at 2.30pm

Manurewa Marlins v Mt Albert - Mountfort Park, April 25 at 2.30pm

Richmond Rovers v Manukau Magpies - Grey Lynn Park, April 25 at 2.30pm

The Warriors and Auckland FC won't be in actoin at GoMedia Stadium this weekend. Photo / Photosport
The Warriors and Auckland FC won't be in actoin at GoMedia Stadium this weekend. Photo / Photosport

Football

Dettol Men’s National League

Auckland City FC v Fencibles United - Freyberg Field, April 25 at 3pm

Eastern Suburbs AFC v Tauranga City - Madills Farm, April 25 at 3pm

Birkenhead United v Western Springs AFC - Shepherds Park, April 25 at 3pm

Auckland United v Manukau United - Keith Hay Park, April 25 at 3pm

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Chatham Cup

Unimount BOHOS v Hillcrest United - Bill McKinlay Park, April 25 at 1pm

West Auckland v Papakura City - Brains Park, April 25 at 2pm

Papatoetoe AFC v Huntly Thistle AFC - Murdoch Park, April 25 at 2pm

Māngere United v UOAFC - Māngere Centre Park, April 25 at 3pm

AFC Bohemian Celtic 1 v Te Puke United - Bill McKinley Park, April 25 at 4pm

Thai Warriors v Mangawhai FC - Eastdale Reserve, April 26 at 1pm

Eden United v Waiheke United - Michaels Ave Reserve, April 26 at 2.30pm

Zamantix Rovers v Internationale FC - Michaels Ave Reserve, April 27 at 2pm

Kate Sheppard Cup

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East Coast Bays v West Auckland - Bay City Park, April 26 at 1pm

The Northern Mystics will be playing in Auckland over Anzac weekend. Photo / Photosport
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Netball

ANZ Premiership

Northern Mystics v Southern Steel - Eventfinda Stadium, April 26 at 4pm

Motorsport

SuperStock Teams Nationals Qualifying Night + Six Shooters, LS1 Sprintcars, Stockcars - Waikaraka Speedway, April 25 at 6pm

Superstock Teams Nationals Finals Night + Auckland Super Saloon Champs, Streetstock 290s, PTS $2000 Winner Takes All - Waikaraka Speedway, April 26 at 6pm

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