Central Stags Ford Trophy one-dayer v Auckland Aces

The Central Stags begin their 2024/25 national Ford Trophy campaign against Auckland... and it's all free admission for the big hits at Pukekura Park this summer!

Head along to this world famous, beautiful terraced cricket venue to catch an exciting game of one-day cricket as The Ford Trophy goes back on the line with the country's best cricketers on show, including BLACKCAPS playing for their domestic teams.

Toss is at 10am, gates open shortly beforehand - see you at the park and feel free to bring a picnic lunch, thermos, beach umbrella and even a wee tent set-up, as there won't be food trucks at this game.

Or, head one minute up the path from the top gate to The Tea House On The Lake for everything you might need in the coffee, food and snacks department, with a great day's free sporting entertainment in your neighnourhood. You can check livescores anytime at www.cdcricket.co.nz too, before you head along

Follow with the official hashtags #fordtrophy #lovethestags