NZ Junior Rugby Festival

18-20 September 2026

The NZ Junior Rugby Festival is the largest event of its kind in Aotearoa, bringing together over 130 teams plus their supporters from across the country. Across four days, players aged 10–13 will take part in hundreds of matches.

Approx Visitor Numbers:

3,000

Event Type:

Team Sports

Event Impact:

Accommodation, Foot traffic

Area Impacted:

Owen Delany Park, Centennial Drive

Demographic:

Domestic

Event Organisers Website

Disclaimer: This webpage is intended as a guide only, information included was current at the time of publishing. Final road closure details will be confirmed and communicated in the days leading up to each event by Taupō District Council and/or the event organisers. For specific event information, please contact the organiser directly.