{"id":624065,"date":"2026-10-08T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/624065\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T06:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:00:10","slug":"fim-world-supercross-cancels-christchurch-event-at-one-nz-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/624065\/","title":{"rendered":"FIM World Supercross cancels Christchurch event at One NZ Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img  alt=\"Christchurch was set to host the FIM World Supercross Championship finale in December. Photo \/ Kawasaki Motor Europe\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Christchurch was set to host the FIM World Supercross Championship finale in December. Photo \/ Kawasaki Motor Europe<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">This included the event at One New Zealand Stadium, which had been set to go ahead on December 5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">One New Zealand Stadium said the championship \u201ccontinues discussions with potential investors regarding the future of the competition\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cVenues \u014ctautahi share in the disappointment of motorsport fans who were looking forward to the series\u2019 New Zealand debut,\u201d the post read. <\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cTickets were yet to go on sale for this event, but a number of premium hospitality guests have already locked in their spots for this event and will be refunded.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">The post said Venues \u014ctautahi \u201cremains committed to identifying unique world-class events that show off One NZ Stadium\u2019s versatility\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cWe are delighted to see the strength of sporting content at One NZ Stadium to date, delivering far ahead of our expectations. <\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cDespite this disappointment, with a strong pipeline ahead, we look forward to welcoming more sporting, entertainment and other major events to One NZ Stadium in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">When the event was first announced, Venues \u014ctautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare said it was a great opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/christchurch\/one-nz-stadium-hits-full-capacity-as-all-blacks-take-on-france\/7C5P4CIFINCCLBQAYLPWUHXCIM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/christchurch\/one-nz-stadium-hits-full-capacity-as-all-blacks-take-on-france\/7C5P4CIFINCCLBQAYLPWUHXCIM\/\">showcase the stadium<\/a> on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cWelcoming the FIM World Supercross Championship to Christchurch is a major moment for the city and another wonderful milestone for One New Zealand Stadium.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"INdwqXkrxOG\" style=\"display:none\">The event was also set to provide another challenge for the stadium, which would have been transformed from a concert venue into an indoor dirt track a week after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/entertainment\/robbie-williams-bringing-britpop-tour-to-auckland-and-christchurch-in-november\/Q32P2VASYFEFHGHCU4DKWLO3MU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/entertainment\/robbie-williams-bringing-britpop-tour-to-auckland-and-christchurch-in-november\/Q32P2VASYFEFHGHCU4DKWLO3MU\/\">Robbie Williams concert on November 28<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Christchurch was set to host the FIM World Supercross Championship finale in December. 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