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Memories of Newmarket Park, Auckland’s former ‘Home of Football’

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The demise of Auckland’s Newmarket Park in 1979, when the nation’s ‘Home of Football’ was destroyed by a landslide, has left a void as a venue dedicated to the sport. But the ground – now rehabilitated and used as a … Read More

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OCTOBER

Sunday October 2 (1pm): Hibiscus Coast v Metro, NRF Women’s Carol Waller Cup final, McLennan Park, Papakura (click here for details)

Tuesday October 4 (6.30pm): Melbourne Victory coaches’ education workshop at Mt Albert Grammar School, Auckland (click here for details)

Thursday October 6: Ticket packages for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup go on sale for Visa customers (click here for details)

Friday October 7: Bay Olympic’s Golf Day (click here for details)

Friday October 7 (12pm): Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond, Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium, Meadowbank (click here for details)

Sunday October 9 (6.55pm NZT): Japan v Football Ferns, Nagano U Stadium, Japan – (click here for details)

Sunday October 9: Finals Day, Auckland Sunday Football Association, Parrs Park, Auckland

Wednesday October 12 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Chile, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Thursday October 13: Multi-match ticket packages for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup go on general sale (click here for details)

Saturday October 15 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Nigeria, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Tuesday October 18 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

Wednesday October 26: Capital Football 2022 Awards, Petone Working Men’s Club, 6pm (click here for details)

NOVEMBER

November 4-6: Melville United’s 50th year anniversary celebrations (click here for details)

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

Sunday November 20 (3pm NZT): Opening game of season for Wellington Phoenix in women’s A-League, against Melbourne City, Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

Monday November 21 (5am NZT): Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

DECEMBER

Sunday December 4: Grand final, Men’s National League (venue TBC)

Sunday December 18: Grand final, Women’s National League (venue TBC)

Monday December 19 (4am NZT): Final of FIFA Men’s World Cup finals, Qatar

FEBRUARY

February 17-23: FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off series involving 10 teams, held in Auckland/Hamilton (click here for details)

Friday February 17: Football Ferns v TBC (friendly international), Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Monday February 20: Football Ferns v TBC (friendly international), Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Thursday February 23: Football Ferns v TBC (friendly international), North Harbour Stadium, Albany, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday February 26: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, women’s A-League, Auckland — to be confirmed (click here for details)

MARCH

March 20-28, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

APRIL

April 7-9, 2023: 50th anniversary celebrations for Napier City Rovers (click here for details)

MAY

May 20-June 11, 2023: FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

JUNE

June 12-20, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

JULY

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

AUGUST

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

SEPTEMBER

September 4-12, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

OCTOBER

October 9-17, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

NOVEMBER

November 13-21, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

MARCH

March 18-26, 2024: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June 2024: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)