Vantage Black Sticks Men v India Centenary Series Coming to Auckland

Auckland Hockey is excited to be hosting the Vantage Black Sticks Men v India Centenary Series at Lloyd Elsmore Park this November, celebrating 100 years of sporting ties between New Zealand and India.

The three-match international series will see the Black Sticks Men take on India in front of a home crowd, providing a great opportunity for the Auckland hockey community to experience international hockey right here in Auckland.

Match Dates & Times

• Test 1: Thursday 19 November 2026 – 6:30pm
• Test 2: Saturday 21 November 2026 – 4:00pm
• Test 3: Sunday 22 November 2026 – 2:00pm

Venue: Auckland Hockey Stadium, Lloyd Elsmore Park

Get Your Tickets

Come along and support the Vantage Black Sticks Men as they take on India at Lloyd Elsmore Park!

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience international hockey on home turf and be part of this special Centenary Series.

Tickets are not yet on sale, but you can join the waitlist to be kept up to date with ticket releases and event information.

JOIN THE WAITLIST 

Get Involved – Volunteers Needed!

Auckland Hockey is calling on our hockey community to help us deliver the Vantage Black Sticks Men v India Centenary Series this November!

With three international matches taking place at Lloyd Elsmore Park, we need volunteers to help across a range of roles both on and off the turf.

Whether you’re a player, parent, club member or simply keen to lend a hand, we’d love to have you involved. Even if you can only help at one match, your support would be greatly appreciated!

There are opportunities for both Ball Patrol volunteers and general event volunteers, with further details and registration links below.

Ball Patrol – Expressions of Interest

We’re looking for young hockey players aged 12 years and over to join our Ball Patrol team.

Volunteers will receive free entry, a cap and shirt to wear during the match, along with one complimentary adult ticket for a parent or guardian.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST – BALL PATROL 

Event Volunteers – Expressions of Interest

We’re also looking for volunteers to assist with a range of roles throughout the series, including ticketing and gate entry, spectator assistance, general event support, and set-up and pack-down.

Whether you’re available for one match day or across the series, we’d love to hear from you!

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST – EVENT VOLUNTEERS

Community Stall Holders – Expressions of Interest

We’re inviting community stall holders to be part of the event, including activities such as henna tattoos, face painting and other family-friendly stalls.

There is no site fee, however stall holders will need to provide their own equipment, including tents, and be self-sufficient with power.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST – COMMUNITY STALLS

Commercial Food Vendors – Expressions of Interest

We’re seeking expressions of interest from commercial food vendors interested in attending the series.

There is no site fee, however vendors will need to provide their own equipment and power.

Please note, we are not seeking coffee cart operators for this event.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST – FOOD VENDORS