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Yarrow Stadium

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Named the third best rugby stadium on earth by New Zealand Rugby World magazine in (May 2009), Yarrow Stadium is an international-standard sports, entertainment and conference facility featuring sports fields, grandstand seating and function rooms, all just minutes away from the CBD.

See our Events calendar for what's on now.

Location

Yarrow Stadium is located in the central suburb of Westown, New Plymouth with main vehicle access off Maratahu Street.

History

The venue was first developed as a rugby ground in 1931, with the first stadium completed in 1947. A major redevelopment saw two new grandstands added and considerable modernisation in 2002, and further enhancements to the venue will be completed in 2010, raising the capacity to more than 25,500.

The stadium is a personal legacy of the late Noel Yarrow, a pioneering Taranaki baker and businessman, and active philanthropist. Noel was a passionate rugby supporter and the major grandstand overlooking the field’s western sideline is a tribute to his support.

For more information, please visit our Yarrow Stadium website.

Related links

• Events calendar
• Conditions of entry 
• New Plymouth Event Venues website
• Yarrow Stadium Seating Layout

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