Tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Pacific final between the Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch is sold out.
Public ticket allocations were exhausted within minutes of going on sale on Tuesday.
Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley said the demand reflects the quality and unpredictability of the 2025 season.
“After 18 weeks of edge-of-your-seat rugby, where no result has been guaranteed, we now have a true battle of the titans to close out the season,” he said.
“It’s a fitting finale in an incredible year. We’re thrilled there will be a full house in Christchurch to celebrate.
“Super Rugby Pacific has delivered on and off the field in 2025, and I can’t wait to see how it all ends on Saturday night.”
Due to demand, a limited third release of 1250 additional tickets was made available on Thursday morning, only to be snapped up instantly.
The final will be the last Super Rugby playoff at Christchurch’s Addington Stadium with the Crusaders set to move to the new roofed Te Kaha Stadium from mid-April.
The Crusaders and Chiefs have a rich history in Super Rugby finals, showcasing some of the fiercest rivalries in New Zealand rugby.
The Crusaders, the most successful franchise in Super Rugby history, have often had the upper hand.
Their most notable recent final clash came in 2023, when the Crusaders defeated the Chiefs 25-20 at Waikato Stadium to claim their seventh straight title and 12th overall.
That final was significant as it was the last under departing coach Scott Robertson and legendary captain Sam Whitelock.
The Chiefs, despite their strong form and top-seeded finish in 2023, were unable to break the Crusaders’ dominance.
