# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE admission Plunket Shield • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 am – Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: ROUND 5 brings national championship first-class cricket to back to Napier, the Stags at home against the hole in the CD territorial doughnut (we have you surrounded, Wellington Firebirds)

This is the back end of the season, down to business playing in the 100th summer of Plunket Shield competition from 10.30am to approx 6pm each day over four days (unless the match finishes inside three days). This is the training ground for Test cricket.

FREE admission to see the Central Stags in the Plunket Shield
FREE livestream on www.cdcricket.co.nz + livescore updates 

Follow the @CentralStags on Instagram for the very latest matchday info. Spectator T&C's and info on what you can bring into the ground is in the Fanzone on www.cdcricket.co.nz

Toss is 10am

We suggest packing a picnic/byo coffees or pop out to Latham St. Sorry, team merch is not available at this game, but you'll be able to buy our Stags and Hinds merch online at wwww.cdcricket.co.nz this season

#LOVETHESTAGS
#PLUNKETSHIELD
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/napier/free-admission-plunket-shield-•-central-stags-v-wellington-firebirds/200028828252521
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, contests, trips-adventures, virtual, cricket
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Napier
- **state**: HB
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: McLean Park, Napier
- **lat**: -39.5019444444
- **long**: 176.912777778
- **full address**: McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE admission Plunket Shield • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds being held?
  - **A:** FREE admission Plunket Shield • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 am to Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am at McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE admission Plunket Shield • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds?
  - **A:** FREE admission Plunket Shield • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds is organized by Central Stags.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FREE admission Plunket Shield • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds 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 Napier, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FREE admission Plunket Shield • Central Stags v Wellington Firebirds sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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