"The introduction of Desso GrassMaster is just another unique factor that makes this stadium absolutely world class. With the increased stability and durability of the turf, we can deliver on our promise to be a truly multi-purpose facility, providing a wide range of events to meet the needs of the whole community."
David Davies, CEO Forsyth Barr Stadium
- The first major rugby game in the stadium was a match in the Heartland Championship on August 7. North Otago took a stand against West Coast and won with 29-19.
- For the next months, the stadium plays host to a number of significant national and international rugby matches.
- Besides rugby and football, the venue hosts events such as concerts. Sir Elton John will be the first international pop star to perform there in November this year. During events, the pitch will be protected by a covering system.
- Forsyth Barr Stadium is a truly multi-sports (rugby, football, netball, basketball,...) and multi-purpose facility (sports, events, concerts,...)
Take a look at all upcoming events in Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Forsyth Barr Stadium is world's first fully enclosed stadium with a natural grass pitch
- The pitch is a hybrid natural grass pitch: a 100% natural grass pitch reinforced with artificial grass fibres
What is Desso GrassMaster hybrid natural grass? - The stadium can seat up to 30,500 fans, all under one translucent roof
- The 105-metre roof is made of 20,500 m² EFTE, a transparant polymer which was originally developed for the space industry
- This roof material allows for 90% of the UV light to still reach the pitch
- Vents underneath the seats allow for natural air to pass through the stadium
- Water from the roof is recycled to irrigate the grass
- Forsyth Barr Stadium is the most southerly professional sports stadium in the world, with an extremely cold and wet climate
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