Following on from the success of Super Rugby Aotearoa in Auckland and Dunedin last weekend, the Hurricanes are hopeful of a full house for their first home match - taking on the Crusaders in Wellington this weekend.
After around 22,000 packed into Forsyth Barr Stadium to watch the Highlanders-Chiefs clash on Saturday, and a sell out at Eden Park for the Blues-Hurricanes less than 24 hours later, the Hurricanes are hopeful that the same enthusiasm for the return of live sport will extend to Wellington.
Eden Park saw thousands attend a sold-out game between the Blues and the Hurricanes today.
Wellington's Sky Stadium boasts a capacity of 34,500. However, the Hurricanes haven't played in front of a full house since the 2006 Super Rugby final, falling to a 20-11 defeat in the now infamous "fog final".
The closest the Hurricanes have come to a sell out since has been the 2015 Super Rugby final loss to the Highlanders, and the 2016 final victory over the Lions - both topping 30,000 in attendance.
Speaking to Stuff, though, CEO Avan Lee is hopeful of similar scenes for this weekend's match up against the reigning Super Rugby champions.
"If I had to put a number on it, late 20,000s to 30,000 would be superb," Lee said.
"The Crusaders are obviously a class outfit and our fans love coming to a home game.
“It should be a great occasion and, as we saw last weekend, people couldn’t wait to get out and watch some sport.”
Tickets for Sunday afternoon's match went on sale yesterday, with the cheapest adult tickets from $25, while a one adult, one child deal can be bought for $30.
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