Bay of Plenty rugby fans are in for a treat this afternoon, January 30, as the Gallagher Chiefs take on the Fijian Drua in their 2026 pre-season clash.

The high-energy, community-packed afternoon of Super Rugby action will take place at Mount Maunganui’s Blake Park on the Sir Gordon Tietjens field from 3pm.

With a mix of experienced leaders and emerging young talent in the squad for 2026, the game will give fans an early look at how the team is shaping up before the real roar of DHL Super Rugby Pacific begins.

Coming up against a strong Fijian Drua squad will ensure holidaymakers and locals will get a spectacular end to their summer break.

Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis said: “We loved the energy and passion from our Chiefs supporters in the Bay last year.

“Bringing the team back to Tauranga and the Mount is a natural fit, and Blake Park will provide a great opportunity for fans to get close to the action as we prepare for the 2026 season.”

Game tickets cost $20 per adult, $10 per youth aged 12-16 and under-12s gain free entry. Every child needs a ticket to enter the grounds and must be with a paying adult.

For tickets, see: https://chiefs.flicket.co.nz/events/4e304c3f-7917-480e-a4dc-af7bfba2091a.

To learn more about Gallagher Chiefs 2026 memberships, visit: https://chiefs.co.nz/membership-packages/.