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Date Te rā me te wā
07 Sep 2024
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Location Te wāhi
Spark Arena -
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The festival is set to bring the best of gaming to Aotearoa including interactive experiences from New Zealand game studios plus activations from well-known gaming brands like Xbox, Red Bull, Logitech, LG and more. It will also feature guest appearances from Vindooly, Taylor Morgan, The Morning Shift (as MCs), Ellie on the Telly, Guy Mansell & Blue Panda.
The one-day only festival is split into two parts - a morning session that caters to the whole whānau and an afternoon session for those 16 years and over.
A key feature of the festival’s morning session will be the ‘The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite finals, delivered in partnership with LetsPlay.Live – a nationwide esports tournament that will see the top 50 finalists battle it out in front of a live crowd for a share of over $240k in prizes.
The afternoon session will see the national final of Red Bull Home Ground featuring Valorant take place, plus more to be announced.
Alongside watching live esports finals, attendees will have the chance to jam Fall Guys, Fortnite, Tekken 8, Just Dance, Street Fighter and more. Plus play retro arcade games, race on Logitech x McLaren racing sims, listen to industry leaders and have the chance to win a bunch of prizes, as well as interact with sponsor experiences showcasing their latest technology.
Tickets are on sale now for both the morning and evening sessions. There are also limited VIP tickets available. Get in quick before they sell out!
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
Spark Arena is 10-15 minutes by foot to the city centre and Britomart Station, which is on all major bus routes.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Taxis and rideshares can be hard to come by directly after an event. If not using public transport, book your ride in advance and choose a pickup spot a few blocks away from the arena.