SLUMBERZONE COMES ON BOARD FOR LANDMARK INDIA CENTENARY HOCKEY SERIES
Slumberzone have officially announced their support of the India Centenary Hockey Test Series enabling the event in partnership with Hockey New Zealand, which looks to celebrate the history of sporting ties between India and New Zealand.
Slumberzone COO Jimmy Sikka says “Slumberzone New Zealand is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the New Zealand vs India Hockey Test Championship. As we celebrate 100 years of unity through sport, this partnership represents more than a game. It celebrates the friendship, passion and shared spirit that bring our communities together. We are honoured to support hockey and be part of this special milestone, where sporting excellence meets a century of connection and inspires generations.”
Michelle Hollands CEO of Hockey New Zealand is also excited to see the series come to life and looking forward to the partnership with the team at Slumberzone.
One hundred years after a pioneering Indian team first toured New Zealand, the Vantage Black Sticks Men will welcome India back to Auckland for the Indian Centenary three-test Hockey Series from 19-22 November.
Match times have now been confirmed and the ticket waitlist is open, giving supporters the chance to plan ahead for the series.
Looking back on the 1926 tour, more than 120,000 people turned out to watch, with packed grounds in Wellington and Auckland and record crowds at Eden Park.
India remains one of world hockey's most recognised and successful nations, providing a major international challenge for the Vantage Black Sticks Men.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Test 1
Thursday 19 November
Gates open: 3.30pm
NZDF Men curtain raiser: 4.00pm
Vantage Black Sticks Men v India: 6.30pm
Test 2
Saturday 21 November
Gates open: 10.30am
NZDF Women curtain raiser: 11.00am
NZDF Men v curtain raiser: 1.30pm
Vantage Black Sticks Men v India: 4.00pm
Test 3
Sunday 22 November
Gates open: 10.30am
NZDF Women curtain raiser: 11.00am
Vantage Black Sticks Men v India: 4.00pm
All matches will also be broadcast live on TVNZ+.
Single-match tickets will be available from $12 and weekend passes covering both Saturday and Sunday action will be available from $19.
Those interested are encouraged to join the ticket waitlist now to receive priority access and be among the first to know when tickets go on sale.
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