GO Media Stadium, located in Penrose, Auckland, isn’t just another sports venue—it’s an entertainment powerhouse. Hosting New Zealand Warriors games, Auckland FC matches, and major concerts featuring global icons like Adele and Ed Sheeran, it’s a vibrant cultural hub. The stadium boasts a capacity of 25,000 for sports and 47,000 for concerts. While there’s no onsite parking for large events, public transport and accessible parking make it easy to get to. It’s more than just a venue; it’s a cornerstone of Auckland’s entertainment scene.
GO Media Stadium Information
Capacity: 25,000 (Sports), 47,000 (Concerts)
Address: 2 Beasley Avenue, Penrose, Auckland 1061, New Zealand
Parking: No parking available at the venue for events
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet, accessibility tickets available
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Getting to Go Media Stadium
For larger events it is strongly recommended to use public transport rather than driving to the venue as parking facilities are closed.
Event Parking
Unfortunately, there is no onsite parking for large events, however, there is still plenty of street parking available, local businesses also offer their customer parking area for a small fee. Function attendees can access parking via O’Rorke Road.
Public Transport
Catching buses and trains to GO Media Stadium are the best option to take when heading to a large event or concert. Special event services are often included with your ticket which will pick you up from designated pick up points in the local area.
Mobility Parking
Accessible parking is available on Beasley Ave for New Zealand Warriors games and accessible via O’Rorke Road for all other events. Make sure you have your accessibility permit with you and ready when arriving at the stadium.
Coach Parking
Coach Parking is available, however, you cannot just turn up at the event with a bus full of patrons, the venue suggests you email 1 week prior to the event for coach parking arrangements.
Go Media Stadium FAQs
How many people can fit into Go Media Stadium?
Go Media Stadium (formerly Mt Smart Stadium) in Auckland, New Zealand, has a seating capacity of 25,000 for sports events and can expand to around 47,000 for concerts with additional standing areas.
Is the Go Media Stadium built on a volcano?
Yes, Go Media Stadium (formerly Mt Smart Stadium) is built on the remnants of a volcano. It sits on Mount Smart, which is an extinct volcanic cone that was quarried extensively in the early 20th century. The quarrying significantly reduced the height of the volcano, and the stadium was later developed on the site.
When was Go Media Stadium built?
Go Media Stadium (formerly Mt Smart Stadium) was built in 1967 on the site of a former quarry, which was originally part of the extinct Mount Smart volcano.
