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New Zealand Cup Week
The biggest day in harness racing
Tuesday 10 November | Addington Raceway
Tuesday 10 November
New Zealand Trotting Cup Day
Date
Tue 10 Nov 2026
First Race
12:00 PM
Entry
Tickets from $30
Dress
Dress To Impress
Venue
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
New Zealand Trotting Cup Day is the pinnacle of Cup Week and one of the great days on the Aotearoa sporting calendar.
Thousands of racegoers descend on Addington Raceway dressed in their finest to witness Australasia’s greatest harness race and be part of something truly special.
From premium hospitality in the Metropolitan Stand to the electric atmosphere of the Public Village, trackside lawns and The Infield, there is a Cup Day experience for every group and every kind of racegoer.
New Zealand Trotting Cup Day is a fully ticketed event.
Gates open at 11.00am. Event concludes at approximately 7.00pm.
Find your place on Cup Day
There are three main ways to experience New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. Choose the atmosphere, view and package that suits your group.
Hospitality
Enjoy Cup Day with premium dining, drinks and some of the best views at Addington. Choose from lounges in the Metropolitan Stand, trackside lawns, rooftop hospitality, private marquees and relaxed group options.
Public + Punters
Get amongst the heart of Cup Day with options for every budget. Join the Public Village from $30, add a reserved More FM Grandstand seat, or enjoy a buffet lunch in the Punters’ Lounge or Continental Pavilion.
Kirin Hyoketsu Infield
The high-energy, R18 side of Cup Day. The Infield combines racing with DJs, headline acts, food, bars and a festival-style atmosphere in the centre of the track.
