Sports is about bettering ourselves. It's more about self-improvement, beating one's own record every day every moment. It helps us to gain the sportsmanship attitude not just towards game but towards life. While every sport follows different rules, participating in sports activities will help your brain take decisions faster. Participate in the sports events in Whakatane like a football tournament, cricket, basketball, rugby/soccer, etc to helps to build your stamina.
Exercising and playing sports increase the flow of oxygen in the body. Get up, start running or join the next marathon, triathlon or cycling events near Whakatane.
Find out sports events near you in Whakatane or watch live match streaming in the cafes.
## Sports Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: MARAE GAMES vs Poroporo (to be confirmed) - **Description**: If you can't run around em, you take it up the guts "Give blood, play rugby!" Last if our Marae Games and we playing in the heart if Ngāti Pūkeko. Lace up them boots! More details to come as they are confirmed... - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/marae-games-vs-poroporo-to-be-confirmed/200030246530438 - **Venue**: Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jOTRkMGE3MTcxNDE2NmViNzY1MDc1MDg0YzY4Y2Y2NWE2ZGM4NzgxY2Q0YTU1ZjZiNjE3OWZlNzY5NmFiYWE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEzMzYtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2NjgxNTE.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Muriwai Tournament 2026 - **Description**: Nau mai tauti mai e te whānau, Our annual iwi pā wars event is back for 2026! Hākinakina to look forward to: Taiohi - Ki o Rahi - Basketball Pakeke / seniors - Basketball - Rugby - Netball - Womans 7s Register before September 4th 2026 👇🏽👇🏽 h - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 157 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 01:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/muriwai-tournament-2026/200029891316322 - **Venue**: War Memorial Park Opotiki - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xMGM5OTQ0MzYxZmY0Y2I3ZDQwZTg3ZWY4ZjQ0MzAzZjg4Y2YxMWFhOGY3ZGFjYjRlOTI0ODdmZTE0Yjg0MzYxLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MTI0Mzg0.avif - **Categories**: sports, tournaments - **Event Name**: Novice Recycled ribbon day and practice show jumping - **Description**: **Save the date** More details and entry form to come - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 57 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/novice-recycled-ribbon-day-and-practice-show-jumping/200030418074153 - **Venue**: 41 Hogbin Road, Kawerau - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81MjYwOWY5M2UyNDUwMDljY2JhOWU3MDRjODFlYTA5MTZkNWJlMDAyY2U3NThkYmExZTgwMWNlN2EwOGM2ZjZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTYtZGNmODY4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2Nzg3NzE.avif ## Trending Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: Burt’s Trail Ride - **Description**: 🏍️ BURT’S TRAIL Here is everything you need to know about us if you haven’t been before. We are a Trail Ride Motorcycle Park located in the Bay of Plenty. Our track is up to 28km long with 5 shortcuts home Fire Extinguishers are MANDATORY for all adul - **Venue**: 270 Mimiha Rd Matata BOP - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/801fba1c3e63d071b8f19a42ef1b5e851fcb418792f2663a4875cff9f6bc28b7-rimg-w850-h315-dc484848-gmir?v=1786780396 - **Event Name**: How Will I Ever Get Through This? Community Keynote and Expo with Dr Lucy Hone - **Description**: Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. For many of us, loss, disruption, and uncertainty aren’t occasional experiences—they are a part of everyday life. The Eastern Bay Community Foundation (EBCF), alongside our proud partners Gateway Funeral Serv - **Venue**: Liberty Centre, Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c4b275403c8818d62d46d252579a0c7e372d0c0879f47bf969f611046a45d751-rimg-w1200-h675-dc686858-gmir?v=1786643839 - **Event Name**: WHS Year 8 Open Day and Evening - **Description**: Whakatāne High School welcomes all Year 8 students and their whānau to our Open Day and Evening on Tuesday, 15 September. ⚫️ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Year 8 students from surrounding schools will visit during the day to see what a day in the life of a WHS st - **Venue**: Whakatane High School - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8a3e1b8a82ae80b71b97cc0442c305d0e622e2e079d9970ff272773633983156-rimg-w960-h960-dc080808-gmir?v=1786678785 - **Event Name**: Onam Aroha Atu 2026 - **Description**: The Whakatāne Kerala Community warmly invites you and your family to celebrate Onam Aroha Atu 2026 with us. Join us for a day filled with vibrant cultural performances, traditional games, delicious Onasadya, music, and the true spirit of Kerala. 📅 Regist - **Venue**: Whakatane war Memorial hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0622fbce0a900f74493be4e23e6288939cadb7af06e9fc9d545df3826d2d77ba-rimg-w503-h630-dcf8c808-gmir?v=1786695911 - **Event Name**: Meet the Locals - Whakatāne | 5 September 2026 - **Description**: Meet the Locals | Whakatāne Have you ever wondered what clubs, groups, services or volunteer opportunities are available in our community? Meet the Locals is your chance to discover what’s happening right here in Whakatāne, all under one roof. Whether - **Venue**: Whakatane war Memorial hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2c062fee954a8de8bf693e6b4f5883ce095d9e1567a9148d8222c88eae99c831-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786442048 - **Event Name**: Roller Skating Classes - Sunday’s in Whakatāne, Term 3 - **Description**: TMAT Learn to Skate – Term 3 Join us this Term 3 with two Learn to Skate pathways designed to suit different interests and goals, while providing fun, affordable skating for tamariki and rangatahi. Competitive Learn to Skate (9:00-9:45am) A structured, - **Venue**: Whakatane war Memorial hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b9fd6e301ee762306ff61b7098ff11cb64154494cd3c784de3d151c6896c1137-rimg-w1200-h1066-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786828495 - **Event Name**: Trident High School Open Day & Information Evening - **Description**: Nau mai, haere mai! Trident High School welcomes Year 8 students and their whānau to our Open Day and Information Evening on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. Come along and experience Trident. Tour the school, meet our staff, explore learning areas and dis - **Venue**: Arawa Road, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b5271b06b65cd407bb687ba5e31df6902f15aaee883de98b6bfe3ecce12c233e-rimg-w1200-h628-dc085898-gmir?v=1786678793 - **Event Name**: MARAE GAMES vs Poroporo (to be confirmed) - **Description**: If you can't run around em, you take it up the guts "Give blood, play rugby!" Last if our Marae Games and we playing in the heart if Ngāti Pūkeko. Lace up them boots! More details to come as they are confirmed... - **Venue**: Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c94d0a71714166eb765075084c68cf65a6dc8781cd4a55f6b6179fe7696abaa7-rimg-w1200-h1336-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786668151 - **Event Name**: Whakatane Saturday Night Market At The Hub - **Description**: 🌟 Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at Hub is coming this October 24, Labour Weekend 🌟 Looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Join us at the Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at The Hub for an evening full of great food, shopping, entertainment - **Venue**: The Hub, Whakatane, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fc95b6673ec78bbee8d7178f474f1e75a00fa1fb02b8ccb952753496e5e59e85-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir?v=1786695906 ## Browse Sports Events by Date - [Sports Events Today in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/sports--today) - [Sports Events This Weekend in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/sports--this-weekend) - [Sports Events in August in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/sports--august) - [Sports Events in September in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/sports--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Sports events in Whakatane? - **A:** MARAE GAMES vs Poroporo (to be confirmed) (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club), Muriwai Tournament 2026 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 am at War Memorial Park Opotiki), Novice Recycled ribbon day and practice show jumping (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am at 41 Hogbin Road, Kawerau). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Whakatane this weekend August 21–23, 2026? - **A:** MARAE GAMES vs Poroporo (to be confirmed) (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Whakatane in August 2026? - **A:** MARAE GAMES vs Poroporo (to be confirmed) (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club). - **Q**: How can I find Sports events in Whakatane? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Sports events in Whakatane on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Sports events in Whakatane? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Sports events in Whakatane? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Sports events in Whakatane include Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club, War Memorial Park Opotiki, 41 Hogbin Road, Kawerau. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Sports events in Whakatane? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Sports events in Whakatane include Judea Rugby Club, Te Kāhui Taumāhekeheke ō Muriwai, Whakatane Edgecumbe Pony Club - Public. - **Q**: What types of Sports events can I find in Whakatane? - **A:** You can explore a variety of sports sub-genres and styles including Football, Race, Training, Rugby, Boxing and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Sports events available? - **A:** Yes, many Sports events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Sports events in Whakatane? - **A:** Follow the Sports category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Sports events are listed in Whakatane. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e3/60106a87bd471da3f67c661438bc17/sports.png ## Sports events from nearby cities - [Sports events in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/sports) - [Sports events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/sports)