# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:05 pm
- **Event Description**: The 2026 NPC season starts here!
Don’t miss the Wellington Lions’ opening clash of the season against our rivals and neighbours, the Hawke's Bay Magpies. Join us with our match day partner PCL for what promises to be a thrilling start to the campaign.

It's Old Timers Day — an opportunity to celebrate the legends who have shaped our game, left a lasting legacy, and made a profound impact on rugby and our wider community.

To honour our Old Timers, we encourage fans to wear their retro or vintage jerseys — whether club, school, or representative and proudly #WearYourHistory.

We will also commemorate the remarkable service of Major William James Hardham VC — Wellington Rugby representative, member of the original Wellington team that won the Ranfurly Shield in 1904, and Victoria Cross recipient. His courage and sacrifice are enduring part of the region's rugby heritage.

We will also recognise the links between Wellington and Hawke's Bay and the Battle of Chunuk Bair, fought on 8 August 1915, one of New Zealand's most significant actions at Gallipoli, where soldiers and former players from both provinces played a pivotal role in one of the defining battles of the campaign.
Be there as we kick off the 2026 campaign and celebrate the people, stories, and traditions that make our game so special. 

Pre Game Activations include: William James Hardham, VC Frame Presentation

Be Gold, Be Black, Be There! Grab your tickets today!!!
Wellington. My Home. Our Lions!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/npc-wellington-lions-x-hawkes-bay-magpies/200030324829642
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Hnry Stadium
- **lat**: -41.273249890678
- **long**: 174.7858316505
- **full address**: Hnry Stadium, Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/19e52a77b1dff399a5cb4cba93464ac69c8cbbad94395c0e23edff7bad384bdf-rimg-w1200-h623-dc080808-gmir?v=1785458844

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies being held?
  - **A:** NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:05 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:05 pm at Hnry Stadium, Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies?
  - **A:** NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies is organized by Wellington Rugby.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies 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 Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NPC: Wellington Lions x Hawke's Bay Magpies sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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