Address
57 Riccarton Ave
Christchurch, Ōtautahi, 8011
New Zealand
Postal Address
PO Box 789
Christchurch, 8140
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 5pm
19 October 2026.
This week kicks off the 2026 / 2027 home international summer with the Blackcaps taking on cricketing giants India in two massive T20s!
Coming to one or both games? Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your evening at the cricket.
Key Match Details – Both games
- 📆 Dates: Game 1 – Thursday 22nd October, Game 2 – Saturday 24th October
- 📍 Venue: Hagley Oval
- 🔓 Gates Open: 6.30pm
- 🏏 First Ball: 8pm
- 🥪 *Scheduled Innings Break: 9.25pm
- 🏏 *Scheduled Second Innings: 9.40pm
- ⏳ *Scheduled Match Finish: 11.05pm
*All timings are approximate and subject to change.
🎟 TICKETS
BOTH games are SOLD OUT. This applies for both General Admission and the Hadlee Pavilion.
🚪 VENUE ACCESS & MAP
Entry is available through the following gates:
- Gates A & A1 – General Admission entry from Riccarton Avenue.
- Gate B – General Admission entry from Deans & Riccarton Avenue.
- Gate D – Exclusive entry for Hagley Oval Pavilion Club Members and VIP guests.
Please have your ticket ready for scanning at the gate to ensure smooth entry.
🚗 PARKING & TRANSPORT
There is no public parking inside Hagley Park for this event.
Spectators are encouraged to use public transport, cycling, or walking where possible.
Nearby parking options:
- On-street parking around Hagley Park (please observe Council signage).
- City car parks within a short walk to the venue.
Public Transport:
- Regular Metro bus services operate to and from Riccarton Road, Deans Ave and Moorhouse Ave.
- Taxi and rideshare drop-off zones are available near the Deans Ave and Riccarton Ave gates.
Plan your journey at metroinfo.co.nz.
🍔 FOOD & BEVERAGE
No dinner plans? WE GOT YOU! A fantastic range of local food and beverage vendors will be on-site, including:
Thursday 22nd Vendors:
- Event Hire
- Sabry’s Souvlaki
- Smoke n Barrel
- Fush
- Tikka & Masalas
- Ash’s Coffee
- One scoop or two
- Lucky Road Coffee
- Lil Orbits
- Wildwood Pizza
- Roman Taco
- Food Den
- Fritz Weiner
- Kung Fu Dumplings
- Jaeju
- MBA Fusion
- Gelatiamo
- The Coffee Shot
- The Chippy
- Little India x Truck Norris Collab
- Hungry Potato
- Venues Otautahi Bar
Saturday 24th:
- Event Hire
- Sabry’s Souvlaki
- Smoke n Barrel
- Fush
- Tikka & Masalas
- One Scoop or Two
- Lucky Road Coffee
- Food Den
- Fritz Weiner
- Kung Fu Dumplings
- Jaeju
- MBA Fusion
- Gelatiamo
- Mojo Coffee
- The Chippy
- Little India x Truck Norris Collab
- Wildwood Pizza
- Alt Burger
- Hungry Potato
- Venues Otautahi Bar
Most vendors operate cashless, so please bring card payment options.
🧺 WHAT TO BRING
You’re welcome to bring along:
- A small picnic or snacks (no commercial or takeaway meals)
- Sealed non-alcoholic drinks up to 1.5L per person
- Rugs, low camp chairs, hats, sunscreen and reusable bottles
A full list of permitted and prohibited items can be found on our website.
All bags will be checked on entry.
♻️ HELP US KEEP HAGLEY GREEN
Please use the bins provided and help us keep Hagley Park clean. Bring only what you need and take any rubbish with you when you leave or make sure to use the waste bins around the venue.
Plan Your Visit
For more information on getting to Hagley Oval, amenities, accessibility, and what to expect on match days, visit our Plan Your Visit page.
🙌 ENJOY YOUR NIGHT OUT!
Gather your friends, bring the family, and soak up the electric atmosphere as New Zealand and India go head-to-head at one of the country’s premier cricket venues. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable start to the summer of cricket at Hagley Oval.