The Grand Final Game Day Experience

It's almost game time 

Another sellout at Apollo Projects Stadium – a stadium that's seen 13 years of memories, 120 Crusaders games, four Super Rugby Finals, and thousands of fans cheering on our team every week.  

This isn't just the team's final; this is our final.  

What's happening at the game? 

Pre-match - 5.30pm 

• Gates open 
• Members marquee opens for Members only. Get the chance to purchase food that'll be served at One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha next year. 
• Come down to the Kids Zone on the West Pad to get some free face painting and have some inflatable fun. 

Before kick-off 

Please joins us for the New Zealand National Anthem led by Jireh Komene and Michael Kuresa. 

Half-time 

• Performance Medley  
• By Silhouette Dance School and Burnside High featuring Christchurch-based saxophonist Ben Lill and vocalists Jireh Komene and Michael Kuresa. 
• Giant ball giveaway  
• We are giving away 80 balls to the crowd thanks to Impakt. 
• The Rock and Fiji Airways Mates Carry 
• A chance for two people to win return flights to Fiji. 

Post-match 

• Super Rugby Pacific Trophy Presentation 
• See the winners of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Competition raise the trophy. 
• Fans on Field 
• Following the presentation, we welcome Crusaders and Chiefs fans onto the field to meet the players.