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Two days. One city. A whole lot of football!Join us at the United Sports Centre on 14–15 November for a massive weekend of football, entertainment and community spirit, all happening the weekend the All Whites take on India in Christchurch!
Whether you're a lifelong football fan, a weekend player or a family looking for something fun to do with the kids, this festival is for YOU.
We're bringing together Christchurch's football community for a weekend packed with matches, challenges, activities, food and plenty of surprises.
🏆 WHAT'S HAPPENING?
🌍 CHRISTCHURCH ETHNIC CUP
Watch teams representing Christchurch's diverse communities battle it out on the pitch! Interested in entering a team? Get in touch with us.
🌙 SHOWCASE MATCH UNDER THE LIGHTS
Join us for an exciting showcase match kicking off at 7pm.
💙 TEAM MOVEMBER CHARITY MATCH
Football for a great cause! We'll also be hosting our Movember Crossbar Challenge.
⚽ PANA 2V2 – TAKE ON THE PROS!
Grab a mate and test your skills against South Island United players in the Pana cages. Think you've got what it takes?
🎯 FOOTBALL CHALLENGES
Penalty shootouts, crossbar challenges and opportunities to show off your skills!
🍔 FOOD, MERCH & MORE
Enjoy food trucks, merchandise and a business expo throughout the festival.
👨👩👧👦 BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
This isn't just an event for the players!
We're planning plenty of fun for our younger football fans too, with family-friendly activities, challenges and opportunities for kids to get involved.
🎁 GIVEAWAYS, PRIZES & MORE!
We'll be announcing some exciting giveaways, prizes and additional activities in the lead-up to the festival.
Make sure you click INTERESTED or GOING to keep up with all the latest announcements!
🇳🇿THE MAIN EVENT – ALL WHITES VS INDIA!🇮🇳
The weekend concludes with the All Whites taking on India at One New Zealand Stadium on Sunday 15 November.
⚽ Kick-off: 4:00pm
Please note: The international match is a separate event at One New Zealand Stadium and requires its own match ticket.
📍 EVENT DETAILS
Dates: 14–15 November 2026
Location: United Sports Centre, Christchurch
🌐 Website: footballfest.co.nz
📣 WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
We're welcoming expressions of interest from:
• Football teams and cultural communities interested in entering the Christchurch Ethnic Cup.
• Businesses interested in expo stalls, sponsorship or giveaways.
• Food vendors and community organisations.
Send us a message to find out more!
We'll be releasing more information, activities, giveaways and the full programme over the coming weeks.
Click GOING, invite your mates and bring the kids. Let's make this a weekend Christchurch's football community won't forget! ⚽💛
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Christchurch United FC, 466 Yaldhurst Road,Christchurch, New Zealand
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