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Posted October 30, 2025 01:03 · last edited October 30, 2025 01:09

Ed Sheeran is playing at Mt Smart in mid January. That was likely an issue.
Auckland FC weren't keen on sharing NHS with 7 other football teams for 2 weeks? Moana Pasika Super Rugby team I'm guessing train out there as well.

But AP is right they will be lucky to hit a max 10K crowd at Eden Park on opening day.

The Port diehards, some travelling South Island football fans, and Papatoetoe's Fijian Indian community.

Don't think is any large Vanuatu, PNG, Solomons or Tahitian expat communities in Auckland.

The crowds will look better in the Island hubs in their smaller stadia - at least when the home teams play.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360866214/oceania-football-boss-ducks-saudi-funding-questions-reveals-ambitious-plans-pro-league-launch

While OFC is yet to announce the match schedule for the Pro League, it is understood Auckland FC and South Island United are likely to meet for the first time on the opening day.

South Island United general manager Ryan Edwards said the prospect of playing at Eden Park was “special“.

“I think it does create a moment where the public can go, oh, this is a proper deal, and it gives that status and that gravitas that the league deserves.”

Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker was more circumspect.

“Filling Eden Park is a challenge for any team outside of the ones that wear the Silver Fern, so it'll be a hard one to pack out for sure, but I think I'm sure they've looked at what's available in terms of stadiums and they've had to make this decision.”

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Unknown editor edited October 30, 2025 01:09
Ed Sheeran is playing at Mt Smart in mid January. That was likely an issue.
Auckland FC weren't keen on sharing NHS with 7 other football teams for 2 weeks?

But AP is right they will be lucky to hit a max 10K crowd at Eden Park on opening day.

The Port diehards, some travelling South Island football fans, and Papatoetoe's Fijian Indian community.

Don't think is any large Vanuatu, PNG, Solomons or Tahitian expat communities in Auckland.

The crowds will look better in the Island hubs in their smaller stadia - at least when the home teams play.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360866214/oceania-football-boss-ducks-saudi-funding-questions-reveals-ambitious-plans-pro-league-launch

While OFC is yet to announce the match schedule for the Pro League, it is understood Auckland FC and South Island United are likely to meet for the first time on the opening day.

South Island United general manager Ryan Edwards said the prospect of playing at Eden Park was “special“.

“I think it does create a moment where the public can go, oh, this is a proper deal, and it gives that status and that gravitas that the league deserves.”

Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker was more circumspect.

“Filling Eden Park is a challenge for any team outside of the ones that wear the Silver Fern, so it'll be a hard one to pack out for sure, but I think I'm sure they've looked at what's available in terms of stadiums and they've had to make this decision.”
Unknown editor edited October 30, 2025 01:08
Ed Sheeran is playing at Mt Smart in mid January. That was likely an issue.

But AP is right they will be lucky to hit a max 10K crowd at Eden Park on opening day.

The Port diehards, some travelling South Island football fans, and Papatoetoe's Fijian Indian community.

Don't think is any large Vanuatu, PNG, Solomons or Tahitian expat communities in Auckland.

The crowds will look better in the Island hubs in their smaller stadia - at least when the home teams play.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360866214/oceania-football-boss-ducks-saudi-funding-questions-reveals-ambitious-plans-pro-league-launch

While OFC is yet to announce the match schedule for the Pro League, it is understood Auckland FC and South Island United are likely to meet for the first time on the opening day.

South Island United general manager Ryan Edwards said the prospect of playing at Eden Park was “special“.

“I think it does create a moment where the public can go, oh, this is a proper deal, and it gives that status and that gravitas that the league deserves.”

Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker was more circumspect.

“Filling Eden Park is a challenge for any team outside of the ones that wear the Silver Fern, so it'll be a hard one to pack out for sure, but I think I'm sure they've looked at what's available in terms of stadiums and they've had to make this decision.”
Unknown editor edited October 30, 2025 01:06
AP is right they will be lucky to hit a max 10K crowd at EP on opening day.

The Port diehards, some travelling South Island football fans, and Papatoetoe's Fijian Indian community.

Don't think is any large Vanuatu, PNG, Solomons or Tahitian expat communities in Auckland.

The crowds will look better in the Island hubs in their smaller stadia - at least when the home teams play.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360866214/oceania-football-boss-ducks-saudi-funding-questions-reveals-ambitious-plans-pro-league-launch

While OFC is yet to announce the match schedule for the Pro League, it is understood Auckland FC and South Island United are likely to meet for the first time on the opening day.

South Island United general manager Ryan Edwards said the prospect of playing at Eden Park was “special“.

“I think it does create a moment where the public can go, oh, this is a proper deal, and it gives that status and that gravitas that the league deserves.”

Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker was more circumspect.

“Filling Eden Park is a challenge for any team outside of the ones that wear the Silver Fern, so it'll be a hard one to pack out for sure, but I think I'm sure they've looked at what's available in terms of stadiums and they've had to make this decision.”