ANZAC Weekend Races & Rugby

Kick off your long weekend in style with a brilliant afternoon and evening of harness racing, great food, cold drinks, and live Super Rugby – all in one place.

Racing kicks off at 3.14pm with 10 races across the card, wrapping up at 7.22pm – perfectly timed so you won’t miss a moment of the first ever game at One NZ Stadium as the Crusaders take on the Waratahs. And the best part? You don’t have to leave. Pull up a seat and catch all the action on our outdoor big screen or across the screens inside Spectators. With the game sold out at One NZ Stadium, Addington is the place to be for Rugby, Racing, and Beer this ANZAC Weekend. Dust off your Crusaders gear and come cheer on the home team with us! We also know there are plenty of fans missing the horses on game day. Well, we’ve got plenty of horses at Addington, and we’d love to welcome you to the track.

Entry is free – but we recommend booking a table in Spectators to secure your spot for what’s shaping up to be a huge night.

At Addington Raceway, we are committed to making race night an enjoyable and accessible experience for everyone.

All main areas of the venue are wheelchair accessible, including the Metropolitan Stand with lift access to all levels, and the Twiggers Stand for access to the Stables Rooftop. Our lifts are fitted with braille buttons and are designed to comfortably accommodate wheelchairs. Accessible bathroom facilities are available on each level, and a hearing loop system is in place in the Terror To Love Lounge for guests using hearing aids.

Mobility parking is available right outside Spectators – please ensure your mobility permit is clearly displayed.

Registered assistance dogs are welcome at Addington. We ask that you notify us in advance by emailing hello@addington.co.nz so we can best support your visit.

If you have any additional accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team ahead of your visit – we’re here to help.