Free bus rides are being offered to everyone with tickets to the Mitre 10 Cup match between the Bay of Plenty Steamers and Taranaki at the Tauranga Domain this Saturday.

All ticket holders will be able to travel for free on the BOP Regional Council's Tauranga Bayhopper network from 10am on game day, and departing from the Willow Street bus stops after the match.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Taranaki at the Tauranga Domain on Saturday. File Photo.

Ahead of the match, both teams' supporters are invited to head into town for lunch and to enjoy the free Fans in Town programme which features circus performers, face painting, and live music from the likes of Ahjeez, Tauranga Samba, and Georgia Lines at Masonic Park from 11am to 2pm.

Tauranga City Council city events manager Pip Loader says this exciting annual event will see a few road closures due to the increased cars and foot traffic in the CBD areas.

'The road closures are to provide a safe environment for the rugby supporters and general public to walk between the city centre and the Domain, and we encourage people to come into town by cycling, sharing a ride or taking the free bus.”

If you're cycling into town, Pip says bike racks will be provided at the domain, but make sure you bring a lock to keep your bike secure – along with your voice to cheer on your team.

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union sales and relationships manager Craig Wilson says tickets for Saturday's match are selling fast so if you don't want to miss out you better get in quick.

Tickets are available from Baycourt's box office or online at www.ticketmaster.co.nz. If not sold-out prior to game day, tickets will also be available at the Tauranga Domain prior to kick-off at 2.35pm.

For more information on the game, Fans in Town entertainment, road closures, parking, transport and tickets visit: www.mytauranga.co.nz/rugby

A map of the road closures this Saturday. Image: TCC