This is it - the first home game of the season, brought to you by Barfoot & Thompson, who are loading Eden Park with a range of fun fan activations to kick things off in style.
The boys are ready to launch 2026 with a statement against the Chiefs, and there’s no better way to start the season. Blues fans, we need you loud and proud from the very first whistle - your energy gives the team that extra spark, so grab your tickets, pull on your blue gear, and pack the stands as we set the tone for the year ahead.
Players not considered due to injury: Cameron Christie (knee, season), Corey Evans (ankle), Jordan Lay (concussion), Payton Spencer (concussion), Patrick Tuipulotu (shoulder), Malachi Wrampling (concussion).
CHIEFS 1. Jared Proffit
2. Samisoni Taukei’aho
3. George Dyer
4. Josh Lord
5. Tupou Vaa’i (vc)
6. Kaylum Boshier
7. Jahrome Brown
8. Luke Jacobson (c)
9. Xavier Roe
10. Josh Jacomb
11. Liam Coombes-Fabling
12. Quinn Tupaea (vc)
13. Daniel Rona
14. Kyren Taumoefolau*
15. Etene Nanai-Seturo
GATES OPEN: Member gates A & H 4.10pm and all pubilc gates 4.20pm - Grab your free Blues flag at gate entry.
BLUE MILE: 5.30pm Blues team arrive at Gate A, welcome the team off the bus as they walk through the concourse!
KICK OFF:
Lockton Blues Development v Chiefs A 4.35pm.
Blues v Chiefs 7.05pm.
COLLECTIBLE FLAGS: Be in early and score something special! At every Blues home game this season, the first 1,000 fans through the gates can grab a limited-edition collectible flag - available on game day only. A different flag will be released at each match, with every design celebrating a significant location across the Blues region. Collect all six across the season and piece them together to create one complete flag.
CONCOURSE ACTIVATIONS: Fanscan jump between a full lineup of match‑day activations, including the Barfoot & Thompson Tattoo Station for Blues-themed temporary ink and the Weet-Bix Card Station for collectors young and old, while nib brings both their Health Check-Up Truck and the fan‑favourite Passing Cage to test your skills. The Rock is back with its classic Tug O’ War challenge, KFC turns up the energy with Catch the Colonel, and SkyCity rounds things out with a promo zone packed with giveaways and exclusive offers — plenty to explore before kickoff.
KIDS ZONE: Fun for the kids with inflatables, poster making, face painting and free LEGO giveaways with Little Blues Booklet. Lower West Zone.
HALF TIME:Join us for a performance from the All Star Cheerleaders and the DHL Drone Drop, adding a bit of extra match‑day entertainment for fans to enjoy.
BLUES MERCH: Purchase online so you’re ready to show your support – head to shop.blues.rugby or check out our merchandise outlets at Eden Park.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - ROAD CLOSURES: Remember that Parking Restrictions apply around the surrounding streets click here for full details.
TRANSPORT: Standard fees apply for travel on public transport. You can use an AT Hop card or Tap and go using a debit/credit card. To plan your travel, check out the Auckland Transport event page here.
Children under 5 travel free. Children aged 5 to 15 can travel for free on weekends and public holidays with a registered HOP card. Free weekend fares are applied automatically when you register your AT HOP card with the child's correct date of birth.
WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE GAME?
Sealed water containers (not glass) up to 1 litre or a 1-litre maximum empty drink bottle which can be refilled at one of the stadium’s water stations
Snacks prepared at home without any commercial packaging.
Small bags (they should be able to fit under your seat)
Our Home Jersey is a bold tribute to the kit worn by the side that claimed the inaugural Super Rugby title — classic colours, modern performance tech, and three decades of pride stitched into every detail. Grab yours online or at our merchandise stores and wear a piece of Blues history.
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