New Zealand International Football Festival officially kicks off on Thursday 23 July with the opening of the Festival Fan Zone at Waitematā Station Plaza, transforming Auckland's CBD into a dedicated football fan zone.
Running until Friday 7 August, the Fan Zone will feature interactive football challenges, giveaways, photo opportunities and the search for the Festival's Official 12th Player. Fans will have the chance to win exclusive experiences including match tickets, behind-the- scenes access and meet-and-greet opportunities.
On Friday 24 July, Auckland FC players will appear at the Festival Fan Zone before fans get a first look at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday 25 July with a small group of players attending the Festival Fan Zone followed by a full squad Open Training session at Eden Park ahead of Sunday’s match.
Schedule:
Thursday 23 July
12pm–4pm – Auckland FC Football School
Friday 24 July
12pm–4pm – Fan Zone open
2.30pm–3.30pm – Meet Auckland FC players
Saturday 25 July
12pm–4pm – Fan Zone open
2pm–3pm – Tottenham Hotspur player appearance
Sunday 26 July
12pm–4pm – Game day activities and fan experiences
Mid-Weekend Schedule
Thursday 30 July
12pm – 3pm
Festival Hub open.
Take on the Speed Kick Challenge and go in the draw to win tickets and VIP experiences.
Friday 31 July
12pm – 4pm
Test your skills with the Speed Kick Challenge and Football Skills Drills. See how you stack up on the leaderboard and go in the draw to win tickets and VIP experiences.
Saturday 1 August
12pm – 4pm
The Festival Fan Zone is open with the Speed Kick Challenge, Football Skills Drills, music and giveaways.
1pm – 3pm
Meet Auckland FC coaches for skills drills, tips and expert feedback to help lift your game.
Sunday 2 August
12pm – 4pm
Finish the weekend at the Festival Fan Zone with the Speed Kick Challenge and Football Skills Drills.
1pm – 3pm
Meet Auckland FC coaches for skills drills, tips and expert feedback to help lift your game.
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Use the Takutai Square entrance for Spark Arena, or the main entrance at Te Komititanga for Commercial Bay, Queen Street and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
Waitematā Station’s main entrance is inside the historic Chief Post Office at Te Komititanga on Lower Queen Street. A second entrance is available at Takutai Square, with nearby connections to city buses and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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