We’ve partnered with Ticketek so you can now buy your individual and family passes online.

How will it work?  

Tickets are now available to purchase and download online for upcoming Speedway events. When you arrive at the Arena, you can skip the queue and walk straight through the gates where there will be staff to scan your tickets. You can print your tickets out or keep them downloaded on your phone, whatever works best for you. 

Will it cost extra?  

The tickets are still the same price ($25 for an adult, $10 for a child, $60 for a family) but purchasing them online does come with an additional $2.50 service fee per ticket. 

Can I still purchase tickets at the gates like normal?

Yes, you can still purchase tickets at our ticket booths with cash or eftpos on the day, with no additional fees. 

Where can I purchase these tickets?  

They can be purchased online HERE or over the counter in the Central Energy Trust Arena administration office, Palmy Conference + Function Centre, or the Regent on Broadway.  

What about if the meeting gets rained out?  

If event postponement occurs BEFORE entry into the stadium, your Ticketek ticket will be valid for entry to the next scheduled Speedway event.
If event postponement occurs AFTER entry into the stadium, you will be issued with a physical rain-out ticket upon exiting the venue which can be used to gain entry to an alternative Speedway event over the 2023-24 season (excluding ENZED Superstock Teams Champs) and your Ticketek ticket will become invalid.

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As of early June, 95 per cent of community sport had ramped back up again at Central Energy Trust Arena. This includes netball, basketball, rugby, football, badminton, skating, ultimate frisbee, table tennis and volleyball, all of which use the B&M Centre, Arena 5 and Arena 6 fields.

The new artificial turf, which complements the grass fields, is one of the Arena’s most highly utilised venues. Rugby, football and ultimate frisbee are on the turf daily before and after school hours, up until 10pm on some evenings.

“The turf is a fantastic asset at the Arena, and this shows now more than ever as it can be used in all weather conditions, even in the thick of winter. Our team has heard rave reviews about the turf, its durability and ease of use, when compared with a wet and muddy grass field,” Venues Manager John Lynch says.

Alongside community sports, the Central Energy Trust Arena and the Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre have both seen a surge in commercial bookings over the past week, with their event calendars quickly steering back to pre-COVID levels. 

“Whether it be providing entertainment with our busy events calendar, providing a service by hosting meetings, conferences and seminars, or simply seeing hundreds of people returning to their beloved sports code, our team is excited to be back up and running at pace,” Lynch says.

“We’re thrilled to have BlindSpott coming to Fly Palmy Arena during September. This event cements our position on the national concert and tour circuit, which is a real win for the city and region,” Lynch says.

The Arena is also hosting the Woman’s Lifestyle Expo in October, as well as the Manawatū Home & Lifestyle Show in November. Lynch also hints at an upcoming event that will be a hit with the theatre, gymnastics and wider arts community, plus the commercial market with corporate hospitality in the pipeline.

“An exciting event will go on sale in early August, all of which is still under wraps as our team finalises details. This is a really unique event for the city, and we anticipate patrons will travel from surrounding regions to attend.”

Mayor Grant Smith says the events industry has highlighted the importance of having a connected community in recent times, plus the wider economic benefit the facilities and events provide to the region.

“How our venues are bouncing back from COVID-19 challenges to provide an essential connection for many people in our community is a true reflection of our city’s resilience,” Smith says.

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