But, what they lacked in numbers they more than made up for in noise. Screams, cheers and mighty applause erupted every time the Warriors made a play or scored a point.
The several hundred who braved the seaside chill on the wharf off Auckland's Quay St also made their support heard. They crammed into the main beer tent and huddled under fast-food vendors' awnings to keep dry as they watched the match.
Some were a bit braver, sitting in the rain on deck chairs beneath one of the big screens. Around 450 people left the area during the afternoon. Others were there for the long haul, arriving around 3pm to catch both the Warriors' and Junior Warriors' games.
Teramake Terekia and Keana Su'a put up with the bad weather for both matches. Cold and wet, they were determined to support their favourite team.
"We came with nothing, but we ran to the Warehouse and bought a blanket to stand under," Ms Terekia said.
As the Warriors scored the first points of the match, a tremendous cheer went up and the party atmosphere was in full swing - despite the lack of crowd.
"It's a bit chilly, but it's all right," said one fan.
Back at Mt Smart, fans used everything from rugs to rubbish bags to keep dry and warm. One man ran around the stands with a massive black flag emblazoned with the Warriors' logo, which was met with cheers as it swept past the crowd.
Diane Smiler travelled from Hamilton to be at the stadium for the match.
"I know we've got our own fan zone down there, but no, no, no, it's all happening up here," she said.
"It's good to be amongst the action."
Despite being "very cold", Mrs Smiler said she was optimistic the Warriors would win.
"Of course they will - they're the Warriors. The mighty Warriors."
Nga Metuanooraroa chose to watch the game at Mt Smart because the beer was cheaper there than at a bar.
"It's pretty good down here, but I'm gutted it's raining."
