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17 Jan 2026
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The future of Pacific football takes centre stage as Eden Park hosts the historic opening round of the OFC Professional League, Oceania's first fully professional men's football competition. Across two unforgettable match days, fans will witness the dawn of a new era-where the region's top clubs collide on one of the world's most iconic sporting grounds.
Match Day 1 begins with Vanuatu United (VAU) facing Bula FC (BFC) in the first official match in OFC Pro League history. Expect intensity, emotion, and national pride as both clubs look to make their mark. The energy continues as home side Auckland FC (AFC) take on the first ever professional club on the South Island - South Island United(SIU) in a marquee clash certain to ignite the Eden Park atmosphere.
Local tip
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The food and drink outlets at Eden Park are all cashless, so you’ll need to pay by EFTPOS or credit card. This is to speed up transaction times and minimise queues.
Getting there
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Please allow yourself enough time to get to Eden Park and remember that Parking Restrictions apply around the surrounding streets. Standard fees apply for travel on public transport. To plan your travel, check out the Auckland Transport event page https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/events. Children under 5 travel free. Children aged 5 to 15 can travel for free on weekends and public holidays with a registered HOP card. Free weekend fares are applied automatically when you register your AT HOP card with the child's correct date of birth.
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