T20I Double Header! White Ferns & Blackcaps vs South Africa

25 March 2026.

The stage is set for an exciting T20 Double Header with the WHITE FERNS and BLACKCAPS vs South Africa this Wednesday at Hagley Oval. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your day and night!

Key Match Details

  • 📆 Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
  • 📍 Venue: Hagley Oval
  • 🔓 Gates Open: 1.45pm
  • 🏏 Women’s First Ball: 2.45pm
  • 🥪 Scheduled Innings break: 4pm
  • 🏏 Scheduled women’s second innings: 4.15pm
  • ⏳ Scheduled Finish for Women’s match: 5.30pm
  • 🏏 Men’s First Ball: 7.15pm
  • 🥪 Scheduled Innings break: 8.40pm
  • 🏏 Scheduled Men’s second innings: 9pm
  • ⏳ Scheduled Finish for Men’s match: 10.25pm

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

A fantastic range of local food and beverage vendors will be on-site, including:

Food Vendors:

  • Fush
  • Aoraki Donuts
  • Roma Taco
  • Event Hire
  • Black Burger
  • One Scoop or two
  • Lil Orbits Donuts
  • Fritz Weiner
  • Empire Chicken
  • kung Fu Dumplings
  • Saucey Kiwis
  • Gelato
  • The Chippy
  • Toastie Shack
  • Wildfire Pizza

Coffee & Drinks:

  • Ash’s Coffee
  • 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 what promises to be a fantastic day and night of international cricket at Hagley Oval. Bring your friends, your family, and your voice — and help cheer on the both the White Ferns and Blackcaps!