New Zealand’s All Whites will play a two-match series against India during November’s international window.
The friendly internationals will be staged at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium and at Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium.
The second match will become the first international football match to be played at the recently completed One New Zealand Stadium.
The games were announced by Minister of Sport Mark Mitchell as part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New Zealand and will form part of a series of sporting events to celebrate ‘100 Years of Unity Through Sport’ between the nations.
The All Whites have played India twice before, drawing 0-0 in 1981 and winning 2-1 in 2018.
New Zealand are currently rated #85 in the FIFA men’s world rankings, while India are #138.
Tickets for the two games will go on presale to New Zealand Football’s Football Whānau on Monday July 20, 2026.
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New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell says the second fixture brings together a long-term plan to take the All Whites to Christchurch.
Andrew Pragnell.
“We have long stated that once the stadium was open, it was an absolute priority to bring the All Whites back to Christchurch, so it is great to be able to confirm this game, as well as the match in Auckland,” he said.
“Christchurch has played, and continues to play, a really important role in football in Aotearoa, from producing legends like Steve Sumner and Ryan Nelsen right through to the next generation of our teams, with players like Kate Taylor, Finn Surman, and Joe Bell.
“It’s been great to have Christchurch host the Ford Football Ferns on a number of occasions in recent years, as well as serve as a base camp for Japan during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, and we see the city playing a major role in future A-League expansion, which is a strategic priority for New Zealand Football.”
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley said: “It was brilliant to see the fans supporting us in North America at the FIFA World Cup, and it meant a huge amount to the team, so it is great to bring the players home for two big games in front of Kiwi crowds.
“We have strived to play a style of football that excites the millions of football fans across the country, so it is going to be great to close out the year with two fixtures in Auckland and at the brand-new stadium in Christchurch.”
Following games still to be announced for the September/October FIFA window, these matches will mark the final All Whites fixtures of 2026.
The games will be the ninth and tenth home fixtures played as part of this four-year cycle, with matches held in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and now Christchurch.
Fixtures
Game to be played on Thursday November 12, 2026
New Zealand v India
Go Media Stadium, Mt Smart, kick-off tbc
Game to be played on Sunday November 15, 2026
New Zealand v India
One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch, kick-off tbc
This story was first published on July 12, 2026.