Lions v All Blacks in Tauranga CBD

Sam Warburton reaches over the line. Photo: Twitter/@lionsofficial

The first Lions v All Blacks will be played out at Eden Park in Auckland, but it will also be played out on the big screen at a ‘fanzone' on the Tauranga CBD waterfront.

Locals have the opportunity to enjoy a free public screening of the first test of the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017 on Saturday, June 24, on the waterfront.

The Tauranga City Council has organised a family-friendly fanzone, where people can enjoy the live broadcast of the nearly-sold out match on a big screen.

The live broadcast begins at 6.30pm with the game kicking off at 7.35pm. Some food and drink will be available for purchase in the fanzone and all the CBD restaurants and bars will be open.

It's an alcohol-free zone but families and footie fans are welcome to bring in their own picnic. Access to the fanzone will be free.

Councillor Terry Molloy is looking forward to the buzz in the CBD.

'We wanted to make sure that people could be part of the excitement even if they were not able to get to Eden Park in Auckland.

'Whether you're a local or a visitor, the fanzone is the place to be if you want to get a slice of the action – off the field.”

He suggests fans to the fanzone bring a blanket, a chair and wrap themselves warmly for a night of rugby.

Both Elizabeth Street and Spring Street parking buildings will be open 24/7 and free on the day.

Visitors can also park all day free on off-street car parks and free from 1pm in on-street car parks.

Tauranga's City Centre, including the waterfront, is a 24/7 alcohol-free and glass-free zone.

Find out more at www.mytauranga.co.nz

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