Your Kids Will Never Forget Their First All Blacks Test
There are some moments every Kiwi kid should experience.
Catching their first fish. Staying up past bedtime for something special and seeing the All Blacks run out for the first time.
On Saturday 11 July, Wellington families have the perfect chance to tick one off the list.
The All Blacks take on Italy at Hnry Stadium, and with a 5:10pm kickoff, a Matariki long weekend and school holidays nearby, it's shaping up as one of the easiest and most family-friendly Tests of the year.
All Blacks v Italy official match tickets
Do not miss out on this cruicial Nations Championship clash between the All Blacks and Italy in Wellington on 11 July 2026. Kids tickets are just $30 with adults tickets from just $53.
See the All Blacks haka live
You've seen it on television. You've watched the highlights.
But nothing quite prepares you for hearing the crowd fall silent before the All Blacks Haka begins.
One minute the stadium is buzzing. The next, 30,000 people are locked in on the same moment.
For kids, it's unforgettable. It's the moment they start feeling what it means to be there.
And when the crowd erupts at the end, you'll understand why live sport still does things television never can.
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All Blacks v Italy a family-friendly test
The best part? You don't have to build your entire weekend around it.
A 5:10pm kick-off means you can enjoy a relaxed Saturday before heading to the game.
Grab lunch in the city. Wander the waterfront. Pick up a hot chocolate. Then make your way to Hnry Stadium in time to catch the teams warming up.
The final whistle will sound well before bedtime, making this one of the easiest Tests of the year for families with younger children.
The Matariki public holiday on Friday only adds to the occasion, turning the Test into the centrepiece of a long winter weekend.
What to do next so you don't miss out
Family passes and junior tickets are on sale through the official All Blacks channels.
Tickets are just $30 each for kids aged 3-15 years and a Family Pass for 1 Adult and 1 Child is just $100!
5:10pm. Saturday 11 July. The lights come up. The Haka begins. Your family is in the stands at Hnry Stadium. Do not miss out, make this historic Nations Championship Test one for the whole family to remember.
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