Festival of Football
11 July 2026 | The Trusts Arena
Experience a full day of international American football as New Zealand hosts Australia on home soil for the first time in more than 20 years.
The Festival of Football brings together three international fixtures in one action-packed event, showcasing the country’s best senior and emerging talent. Watch the NZ U16 Juniors, NZ U18 Colts and the Iron Blacks take on their Australian rivals in a day celebrating the growth of American football in New Zealand.
The headline fixture sees the Iron Blacks return home after a thrilling four-point loss to Australia in 2025, looking to settle the score in front of a home crowd. It’s a rare opportunity to witness international gridiron live in Auckland, with national pride, emerging talent and fierce trans-Tasman rivalry all on display.
Fixtures:
9:00am – NZ U16 Juniors vs Australia U16
12:00pm – NZ U18 Colts vs Australia U18
3:00pm – Iron Blacks vs Australia
Tickets on sale now!
