Finals footy returns to Go Media Stadium as the One NZ Warriors take on the Dolphins in Week 1 of the NRL Finals.
The Warriors finished the regular season in second place after a club-record 18 wins, earning home advantage against the third-placed Dolphins, who are making their first finals appearance. The matchup is finely poised too, with the two sides locked at four wins apiece across their eight previous meetings.
With a packed home crowd behind them, expect high-intensity rugby league, huge moments and one of the biggest sporting atmospheres of the season at Go Media Stadium.
Event information
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Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
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Venue: Go Media Stadium
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Kick-off: 6.05pm NZST
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Round: NRL Finals Week 1
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Local tip
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When big events are on at the stadium, the surrounding streets can become heavy with traffic. If you’re arranging to be picked up or dropped off, it’s best to identify a meeting point a few blocks away from the main entrances.
Getting there
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Go Media Stadium is a 10-15 minute walk from Penrose train station which is on the Onehunga and Southern Line. It’s easily accessible from the motorway and is about 15 minutes drive from the central city.
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