Christchurch's sporting scene has a new centrepiece. One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha opened in 2026, bringing roofed, central-city rugby, league and concerts back to Ōtautahi. Alongside it, the city hosts some of the country's best-known annual races.
Check dates with each organiser before booking.
One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha
The roofed stadium on Madras Street seats around 30,000 for sport. It is the home of the Crusaders and hosts international rugby, an annual New Zealand Warriors NRL game and major concerts. Because it is in the central city, coaches can drop groups close to the gates, and it is within walking distance of many hotels.
Annual Christchurch sporting events
Coast to Coast finish (February)
The multisport race from the West Coast finishes at New Brighton Pier.
Crankworx Christchurch (February)
International mountain biking at Christchurch Adventure Park.
Round the Bays and Motorway Half Marathon (February)
Two popular running events in late February.
Christchurch Marathon (April)
A flat, fast course based in Hagley Park.
NZ Cup and Show Week (November)
The NZ Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway and the New Zealand Cup at Riccarton Park.
Cricket at Hagley Oval (summer)
International and domestic cricket at one of the most picturesque grounds in the country.
Getting your team or supporters there
Whether you are taking a team to compete, a supporters' club to a big game or a corporate group to a hospitality box, a booked minibus or coach removes the parking hunt and gets everyone home together.
- For race events, book an early drop-off at the start and a pick-up at the finish, which is often in a different place.
- Stadium events have set coach drop-off zones, so we plan around the road closures.
- Carry gear? Tell us about bikes, kayaks or kit bags so we send the right vehicle or a trailer.
Frequently asked questions
When did the new Christchurch stadium open?
One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha was officially opened in March 2026, and its first big sporting events were held in April 2026.
Can you organise transport for Cup Day?
Yes. Race days at Addington and Riccarton are among our busiest days in Christchurch, so book early.
Bus hire for Christchurch sport
Bus Hire NZ arranges minibuses and coaches for groups of all sizes, from 11-seat minibuses to 53-seat coaches, with professional drivers who know the venues, the drop-off points and the event traffic plans.
Tell us your event, date and group size through our quick quote form and our Christchurch bus hire page, and we will come back with options.