Forsyth Barr Stadium Stadium

Address: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Anzac Ave, Dunedin 9016, Otago, New Zealand

Website: https://forsythbarrstadium.co.nz

Admission: Ticketing varies by event; stadium tours (if available) priced separately

Forsyth Barr Stadium is a multiuse, fully roofed stadium in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand that opened in 2011 and carries the name of its naming-rights sponsor. It was built to host major sporting fixtures and large concerts for the region.

The venue offers a rectangular bowl of seating for roughly 30,000 people and is configured for rugby, football codes, concerts and community events. The covered roof provides weather-protected viewing, and the venue includes corporate boxes and event facilities used for large-scale indoor-outdoor productions.

Construction and delivery were completed in the late 2000s and the stadium has since been the primary large-capacity venue for southern New Zealand, hosting national and international matches and touring acts. It replaced an older outdoor stadium as the city’s main major-event venue.

The stadium sits on reclaimed land at the northern edge of central Dunedin, close to the University of Otago and Dunedin’s harbour; it is within the urban area of Dunedin and is accessible by road from the city centre.

• Roof: The stadium has a fully covered roof, so events proceed regardless of Dunedin weather.
• Capacity: Seating capacity is about 30,000, making it the largest covered stadium in New Zealand by capacity.

The stadium is a short drive from Dunedin city centre; event days feature dedicated parking and park-and-ride services. Local buses and taxis serve the area; check event information for recommended transport.

• Check event listings before planning a visit - Forsyth Barr Stadium hosts rugby, football and concerts throughout the year
• Use Dunedin's Park and Ride services on big event days to avoid downtown congestion
• If attending a match, arrive early to soak in the stadium atmosphere and local food stalls