5:30m GATES OPEN
- In celebration of Apollo Projects 13th Birthday, the first 200 fans through the gates this weekend will get a piece of Red Velvet Cake!!
- Chemist Warehouse Inflatable & Ball Giveaway! – Jump into the fun with the Chemist Warehouse inflatable. It’s a blast for all ages, and the best part? They're totally free!
- Golden Homes Guess the Pin & Win a Mini Home! – Ready to take a guess? Try your luck at cracking the pin code for a chance to win an incredible mini home! It’s a game of wits, and the prize is one-of-a-kind!
- Aotea Shock & Win: Dare to Test Your Nerves! – Think you’ve got nerves of steel? Step up to the electric coil challenge and face the ultimate test for a chance to win some seriously cool prizes. Go on, shock yourself into victory!
- Kia Scan & Win the Car of Your Dreams! – Scanning is easy, winning a car is even easier! Simply scan to enter the draw and you could be driving away in a brand-new Kia. This is your shot at a dream ride!
- Facepainting Fun at the West Pad! – Watch your little ones transform into their favorite characters with a splash of paint!
- Flags & Posters Galore at Gates A & B! – Stop by and grab some awesome flags and posters to take home! 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!
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 and show your member card to access. Child members also receive a free hot, chips and drink that can be redeemed at any F & B outlet.
6:10pm
Teams warm up on field
6:45pm - pregame fan rituals begin
6:58pm - 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 100 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.
CRUSADERS MAN OF THE MATCH
Crusaders fans, it’s time to have your say! Vote for the 'Bayley's Man of the Match' now by heading to our Crusaders Instagram page or scanning the QR code now on the big screen. By voting, you'll go in the draw to win a signed jersey! The 'Bayley's Man of the Match' will be revealed tomorrow morning on our Crusaders social media channels.
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!
