White Ferns vs South Africa ODI

29 March 2026.

What a way to round out the 2025 / 2026 home season here at Hagley Oval with some Sunday afternoon cricket! The WHITE FERNS take on South Africa once again but this time, in the 50 over format! Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your afternoon / early evening at the cricket!

Key Match Details

  • 📆 Date: Sunday 29th March 2026
  • 📍 Venue: Hagley Oval
  • 🔓 Gates Open: 1pm
  • 🏏 First Ball: 2pm
  • 🥪 Scheduled Innings Break: 5.10pm
  • 🏏 Scheduled Second Innings: 5.40pm
  • ⏳ Scheduled Match Finish: 8.50pm

Please note, all timings are approximate and subject to change.

🎟 TICKETS

Tickets are still available but time is running out!
Grab your general admission tickets online at tickets.nzc.nz

🚪 VENUE ACCESS

Entry is available through the following gates:

  • Gate A – General Admission entry from Riccarton Avenue.
  • Gate B – General Admission entry from Deans 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 lunch or dinner plans? WE GOT YOU! A fantastic range of local food and beverage vendors will be on-site, including:

Food Vendors:

  • The Gee Spot
  • Black Burger
  • One Scoop or Two
  • Lil Orbits Donuts
  • Event Hire
  • Fritz Weiner
  • Empire Chicken
  • Gelatiamo
  • Toastie Shack
  • Wildwood Pizza

Coffee & Drinks:

  • Lucky Road Coffee
  • Kiwi Coffee
  • VENUES ŌTAUTAHI 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.

🙌 HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Join us for one last hurrah for Hagley Oval this Summer with a wonderful Sunday afternoon and night of top-notch international cricket at Hagley Oval. Bring your friends, your family, and your voice — and help cheer on the White Ferns!!!