KFC SUPER SMASH – ELIMINATION FINAL

28 January 2026.

This Friday will see two Elimination matches take place at Hagley Oval with the winners of each Women and Men’s game progressing through to play in the Grand Final on Saturday 31st January.

The women are up first with the Northern Brave taking on the Auckland Hearts followed by the Canterbury Kings up against the Auckland Aces.

Key Match Details and Timings

Friday 30th January

📍 Venue: Hagley Oval
🚪 Gates open:1.10pm
🏏 First ball (women) – Auckland Hearts v Northern Brave (w) 2.10pm
⏳ Scheduled finish: 4.55pm
🏏 First Ball (men) – Canterbury Kings v Auckland Aces (m): 5.55pm
⏳ Scheduled finish: 9.05pm

Tickets purchased for these match days gains you entry for BOTH the Women’s and Men’s match.

Members and Guests

The Miles Group Members Lounge will be open from 1 hour before first ball for Pavilion Club members and their guests. Entry is via the Hadlee Pavilion main reception.

The Pavilion bar will be serving food and beverages throughout the day from a limited Bistro menu. Please note that Hagley Oval is a cashless venue — all purchases can be made by card only.

Public Facilities and Amenities

Toilets: Located behind the Embankment near Gate A and behind the outdoor bar
Car Parking: There is no onsite car parking available. There are a small number of mobility parks available near Gate A. These are operated on a first come first serve basis. There is paid parking available nearby including the Tū Waka-Waipapa carpark, located on Hagley Avenue.
Smoke and Vape Free Venue:
Hagley Oval is proudly a smoke and vape free environment. We appreciate your support in helping us keep the precinct clean and family friendly.

Food and Drink

The following vendors will be onsite for food and beverage purchases.

EVENT HIRE DONUTS
COFFEE BUG
SMOKIN’ QUE
ARJEE BHAJEE
MR WHIPPY
FUSH
FRITZ’S WEINERS
COMMODORE BAR

Patrons are allowed to bring in sealed plastic bottles (up to 1.5 litre in size) containing non-alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. Non-alcoholic cans are allowed however they will be depressurized on entry.

Small amounts of non-commercial food intended for personal consumption is also permitted.

See our full match day entry visitor guidelines here.

Safety at the Oval

Cricket is full of excitement — and the occasional flying ball!
For your safety, please keep an eye on the play at all times and remind those with you to do the same, especially children. From time to time balls can be hit into spectator areas.