# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals and Disability Sports Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: From 24th to 27th September 2026, Ōtepoti Dunedin is proudly hosting the New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals alongside a disability sports festival to promote participation in disability sport in our amazing city. 

The event will kick off with a para-ice hockey have-a-go session generously hosted by the Dunedin Ice Hockey Association at the Dunedin Ice Stadium (sign up details to be announced).

On Friday 25th through Sunday 27th September, the Breeze Arena at the Edgar Centre will be host to the New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby National Tournament. This event will be open to the public and free to attend, with match details to be announced. We would love for you to show up and support the teams: it is a great, high energy sport, and we would LOVE to show our visiting athletes what makes Dunedin such a great place (spoiler alert: it's the people). 

Throughout the weekend we will also be running have a go opportunities for many other disability sports in the main Edgar Centre next door (schedule and details to be announced closer to the time): so if you've ever considered giving a para sport a try but don't know where to start, this is a great opportunity to dip your toes in the water and meet some new people. 

A huge thanks to our generous event sponsors: Dunedin City Council and SBS Dunedin.

We will be announcing further details as they are confirmed.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/new-zealand-wheelchair-rugby-nationals-and-disability-sports-festival/200030430419915
- **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 82

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunedin
- **state**: OT
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Edgar Centre Dunedin NZ
- **lat**: -45.892609299962
- **long**: 170.51178753376
- **full address**: Edgar Centre Dunedin NZ, 116 Portsmouth Drive,Dunedin, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals and Disability Sports Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/31cf2033eed7b48b685e81ca815ea22cb413fdc2fd3854bffe143097ea818e07-rimg-w1000-h1000-dc081878-gmir?v=1787509458

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals and Disability Sports Festival  being held?
  - **A:** New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals and Disability Sports Festival  takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Edgar Centre Dunedin NZ, 116 Portsmouth Drive,Dunedin, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals and Disability Sports Festival ?
  - **A:** New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals and Disability Sports Festival  is organized by Otago Wheelchair Rugby.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Nationals and Disability Sports Festival  is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dunedin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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