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100 Ascot Avenue, Remuera, Auckland
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As big as a test match. As bold as a headline act. Champions Day brings the best of NZ racing and trackside entertainment.
Champions Day isn’t just a raceday – it’s the headline act of Auckland’s summer, where sport, style, and entertainment collide on a scale like no other.
At its heart: the NZB Kiwi – New Zealand’s richest race, with record stakes and bonuses. It’s a race like no other, where opportunity is bought, greatness is chased, and in just two minutes, everything can change.
Sharing top billing is an entertainment line-up just as unmissable – with live entertainment at the Birdcage Bash afterparty. A headliner will take the celebration trackside and into the night, to keep the party going.
On the track, a line-up of the nation’s most prestigious races – including the Trackside New Zealand Derby and the iconic Auckland Cup – delivers both sporting drama of the highest calibre and the country’s richest annual sporting event.
Off the track, The Ned Prix de Fashion takes centre stage as the national final of racewear style – where New Zealand’s best dressed female racegoers compete for glory and that coveted sash.
Children will be kept well-entertained with FREE games & activities to enjoy in our El Rancho space between races.
Big moments. Big stakes. Big style. This is Champions Day.
This event will finish by 10.30pm.
Timings listed are approximate and subject to change.
Enjoy a relaxed day at the races - free entry on majority of racedays
The party starts here
Top-tier views and a day well spent.
Missed out on tickets?
Keep an eye out here. Resale tickets may become available.
El Rancho - Ellerslie's Free children's entertainment area, will keep the little ones entertained throughout the day.
Based on Sunline Lawn (behind the Ellerslie Stand), any ticketholder on course can get entry into this area to make the most of what's on offer.
Alongside a mini golf course, face painting, activities from Kelly Sports including an inflatable bouncy castle, giant garden games such as cornhole, jenga, Connect 4, pony rides and more!
*Activities subject to change.
The Ned Prix de Fashion returns to pride of place off-track.
The national racewear final, the competition seeks to find the country's best dressed racegoer who will take home a winner takes all prize package for their efforts.
This year's Birdcage Bash - promises to be EPIC with a DJ line-up to get the party going.
All racegoers on course are welcome (R18, entry conditions apply - see 'Other information' below).
The tie-up stalls at Ellerslie are open for everyone to enjoy a close-up look at the horses.
For everyone’s safety, please stick to the white-pebbled public accessways when you’re in this area and avoid entering any restricted areas unless you have the required accreditation.
Thanks to fashion partner Tan In The City, racegoers can get $5 off any tanning service at their salons.
To redeem, simply use the code ELLERSLIERACES26 when booking online or show your raceday ticket when in salon.
Free overnight event carparking is accessible via 16 Derby Downs Place.
Mobility / accessible parking, drop-offs and foot traffic should enter via 100 Ascot Avenue. All cars entering off this road will need to exit the grounds via Mitchelson Street.
If you’re heading to Auckland for the races and need a place to rest your hooves after a big day trackside, our partner SkyCity Auckland has you covered.
Racegoers enjoy an exclusive 20% off the flexible room-only rate at SkyCity Auckland hotels, with full change or cancellation flexibility until 4pm the day prior to arrival.
With three exceptional hotels – SkyCity Hotel, The Grand by SkyCity, and Horizon by SkyCity – there’s something to suit every style.
To redeem, simply click the hotel links above for the discount to apply automatically, or enter the Rate Access / Corporate Code ATRACING in the “special code” box when booking.
