Go Media Stadium

Go Media Stadium is a large outdoor stadium at 2 Beasley Avenue, Penrose, Auckland. It is operated as part of Auckland's stadium network and is widely referred to by its earlier name, Mt Smart Stadium. It hosts more than 500,000 visitors a year.

Use and tenants

The main arena stages major concerts and sport. Tenants include the One NZ Warriors, Auckland FC, Athletics Auckland, Auckland Football Federation and the Oceania Football Confederation. The venue also contains an international-standard athletics facility. Concerts have included Adele, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran.

The operator reports the venue was named New Zealand Large Venue of the Year by EVANZ in 2024 and 2025, and A-League Stadium of the Year by the PFA for 2024/25 and 2025/26.

Functions and facilities

The stadium offers multi-purpose function spaces, two accessible corporate suites and two accessible corporate lounges, plus a members lounge with premium hospitality for Warriors and Auckland FC home matches. Capacities for function rooms are not stated on the venue page, so confirm these with the venue. Outdoor field hire (one hybrid turf field, two sand-constructed fields and two natural fields) is available for clubs and groups.

Accessibility provisions include wheelchair seating in three stands, three wheelchair lifts, four accessible gates and a Parents Room. Some seating in the West and East stands is covered, but the stadium is not fully enclosed.

Getting there

Penrose train station is a 10-15 minute walk away, with special event buses and trains for some large events. Onsite parking is limited and offered only for certain events, and nearby streets may close during big events.

See also Auckland venues.