NZ Super Rugby sides exploring ticketing deals for fans

It could soon be a lot cheaper for Kiwi rugby fans to watch their favourite team in action when Super Rugby Aotearoa gets underway later this month, but it may depend on where you live. 

It's hoped that a move to Alert Level 1 will see crowds in the stands for the first round of the competition.

But with clubs making their own decisions on ticket prices, some fans will be better off than others.

When they get the all clear, the Hurricanes will be ready to open the gates, but they won't be asking their fans to dig deeper than normal when they do.

"We're comfortable with what we charge," says Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee. 

"The experience of going to watch a game is massive and people are crying out to watch live sport."

Their pricing structure, which includes a $20 general admission ticket, will remain.

"It'd be pretty critical for us as a business to have crowds, get our members coming back and getting some revenue flowing."

Further south, the news could be even sweeter.

Newshub has learned that while the Crusaders are yet to make a concrete decision on ticket prices, they are exploring the option of allowing spectators into their first home game for free.

The Blues are also considering their next move but today hinted at a price reduction. 

"We think there's a craving for Super Rugby to return and we're excited to play in front of fans," said a Blues spokesperson.

"We recognise the community has been suffering, and it's likely ticket prices will need to reflect that."

The Chiefs have stated their prices will stay the same, in line with their cousins in the capital, while the Highlanders are yet to confirm their plans.

The idea of raising prices is seemingly not an option anywhere.

"I think it defeats the purpose to be honest," adds Lee. "We want our crowds to come back."

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