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Location | Stadium Rd, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand |
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Coordinates | 36°51′55″S 174°43′34″E / 36.86528°S 174.72611°E |
Owner | Auckland Unlimited, Auckland Council (indirectly through Auckland Unlimited) |
Operator | Auckland Stadiums (division of Auckland Unlimited) |
Capacity | Sports: 20,000 Concerts: 49,000 |
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Ponsonby RFC |
Western Springs Stadium is a stadium in Auckland, New Zealand. Built within a natural amphitheatre, it is primarily used for rugby union matches during the winter and for speedway racing during the summer. It is also occasionally used for large concerts and festivals.
Western Springs Stadium has a crowd capacity of 20,000 for sports and 49,000 for concerts.[citation needed] It is located four kilometres (2.5 mi) west of the city centre in the suburb of Western Springs.