Venues
The 13 venues for the 2011 Rugby World Cup were confirmed on 12 March 2009. A number of the venues were redeveloped to increase capacity for the event. The Government considered passing a law bypassing the consent process to allow all the stadiums' redevelopment to be completed in time.
Due to damage to Stadium Christchurch and many other facilities in Christchurch caused by the earthquake on 22 February 2011, it was announced on 16 March that the matches to be played in the city would be relocated. The two quarter-finals scheduled would be moved to Auckland, while the five group matches will move to other centres.
On 10 November 2006, the New Zealand Government announced plans for Stadium New Zealand in Auckland. The proposal was to build the new stadium seating 70,000 on the waterfront. After much public outcry, and lack of support from the Auckland Regional Council, the proposal was dropped in favour of the redevelopment of Eden Park. The redevelopment of Eden Park's Southern and South Western stands was completed during 2010.
Dunedin's new stadium, named Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza, was completed in August 2011 and was used instead of Carisbrook.
| Auckland | Wellington | Dunedin | Auckland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park | Westpac Stadium (Wellington Regional Stadium) |
Forsyth Barr Stadium (Otago Stadium) |
North Harbour Stadium |
| Capacity: 60,0001 | Capacity: 40,0001 | Capacity: 30,000 | Capacity: 30,000 |
| Hamilton |
North Harbour Stadium
Eden Park
Waikato Stadium
Rotorua Int'l Stadium
Yarrow Stadium
McLean Park
Arena Manawatu
Wellington Regional Stadium
Trafalgar Park
Otago Stadium
Rugby Park Stadium
|
Rotorua | |
| Waikato Stadium | Rotorua Int'l Stadium | ||
| Capacity: 36,000 | Capacity: 34,000 | ||
| New Plymouth | Nelson | ||
| Stadium Taranaki | Trafalgar Park | ||
| Capacity: 26,000 | Expansion to 18,000 | ||
| Invercargill | Whangarei | Napier | Palmerston North |
| Rugby Park Stadium | Northland Events Centre | McLean Park | Arena Manawatu |
| Capacity: 20,000 | Capacity: 18,000 | Expansion to 22,000 | Expansion to 15,000 |
- ^1 with temporary seating
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