The New Zealand Warriors are finally back home for good, and they've already confirmed that they'll be leaving Mt Smart Stadium to play at a number of other New Zealand venues as they look to thank the local community for their ongoing support through the challenges of COVID.
Though the club had advised the areas they would be playing, including Wellington's iconic โCake Tin' and their first appearance at Napier's McLean Park.
They'll also be taking an extra game to Hamilton after the Wests Tigers confirmed they would be playing one of their home games across the ditch in 2023, and they'll โhost' the New Zealand side at Hamilton's FMG Stadium Waikato.
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The club will also take a pre-season fixture to another corner of New Zealand, with their trial game against the Melbourne Storm taking place at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.
Now, with the NRL draw released, Warriors fans from across the country can prepare to catch a glimpse of their favourite team,
Pre-Season
New Zealand Warriors v Melbourne Storm
Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Feb 19, 2.50pm (AEDT)
Round 1
New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights
Sky Stadium, Wellington
March 3, 6pm (AEDT)
Round 13
New Zealand Warriors v Brisbane Broncos
McLean Park, Napier
May 27, 5.30pm (AEST)
Round 24
Wests Tigers v New Zealand Warriors
FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Aug 12, 7.30pm (AEST)
