3.30pm GATES OPEN
4:00pm Crusaders Development v Hurricanes Development Game
4.00pm Concourse activations open at Gate A & B
- Chemist Warehouse Inflatable and ball giveaways
- Golden Homes guess the pin & mini home giveaway competition
- Aotea shock & Win Test your nerves with the electric coil and win some amazing prizes thanks to Aotea Electric Canterbury
5.30pm - members club house opens on the west pad & Taste of OneNZ experience available
Across the Crusaders’ seven home games at Apollo Projects Stadium in 2025, Crusaders Members will have an exclusive opportunity to sample a selection of feature dishes coming to One New Zealand Stadium. The stadium, which will be home to the Crusaders, opens next year and will feature 23 food and beverage outlets showcasing the best meat and produce from across Waitaha, Canterbury. The featured dishes, which will be available at different games across the 2025 season at Apollo Projects Stadium, include:
- Philly Cheese Steaks from steakhouse Black,
- XXXL Fried Hotdogs from Grilled Bratwurst
- Black XXL Angus Burger from Black Origin Burgers
- Kai Moana from Peninsula Fish and Chips
- Origin BBQ Pork Sandwich from Smoke
- Gnocchi from Roni and Fried Chicken from The Range
All offerings are available alongside a drink from the Moa beer range or Hey Hey RTD range for the special combo price of $25.
To take advantage of this exclusive members only offer, visit the F&B unit on the north side of the west pad, closest to the Member Marquee at games
Child members also receive a free hot, chips and drink that can be redeemed at any F & B outlet.
5.30pm - west pad activations open
6.15pm - teams warm up on field
6.45pm - pregame fan rituals begin
6.57pm - Crusaders Horses
7.02pm - Teams run out
7.05pm - KICK OFF
IN GAME
Thanks to Bayley's, we’ve got your chance to win and give back to our community. If you catch the ball on the full, Bayley's will donate 200 cans of food to the Christchurch City Mission AND you’ll win a Crusaders Supporter Pack – Get your hands ready to make a difference together with Bayley's.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Crusaders fans, it’s time to have your say! Vote for the 'Bayleys Man of the Match' by heading to our Crusaders Instagram page after the 60th minute, or scanning the QR code on the big screen. By voting, you'll go in the draw to win a signed jersey! The 'Bayleys Man of the Match' will be revealed the morning after the game on our Crusaders social media channels.
HALF TIME
- We will be presenting Child Cancer Foundation their cheque for the money we raised at the Crusade with Heart Long Run last month!
- Our first home game vs The Hurricanes just so happens to be Valentine's Day. So, make sure you are in your seats to watch MoreFM marry two people on the field at halftime!
- Keep an eye out for our Crusaders Ball giveaway thanks to our partner Aikman's and John Jones Steel.
POST MATCH
Stick around post match to get your flags, posters and merch signed by the team! 10 minutes after the final whistle we will let fans out onto the field to meet the team! Get the whole squads signatures over the course of the season, scan the QR code on your poster and submit your full roster for a chance to win a crusaders prize pack!
