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Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix FC
Kit impression
Founded
2007
Years standing
19
Home ground
Hnry Stadium
Capacity
34,500 seats
The Case For Them
Here is the argument for Wellington Phoenix: New Zealand, Australia A-League, and a ground called Hnry Stadium. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.
You get a nickname
Known as The Nix. That is your new shorthand, your search term and your excuse for buying a scarf.
Easy weekend
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is about 6km from the ground, and Thorndon railway station is 0km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.
The calendar you inherit
Following Australia A-League means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. New Zealand becomes part of your week.
Ground floor
Founded in 2007. There is no dynasty to inherit and no bandwagon to be accused of joining, this is a club whose history you can genuinely watch happen.
Matchday Trip
Ground: Hnry Stadium. Go in a day early, find the pre-match pub, buy the programme.
Nearest airport
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
6 km / 4 miles from the ground
Nearest station
Thorndon railway station
Walkable from the platform
Pulling fixtures and table…
Around the ground
Things To Do Near Hnry Stadium
Everything within a short walk of the turnstiles: landmarks, museums and the places worth arriving early for.
Landmarks within a 4 km radius
Matchday Shortlist
- Pre-match pubs
- Somewhere to eat
- Coffee before kick-off
- Museums & galleries
- Beds for the night
- Club shop & ticket office
Opens a map centred on the ground. Two hours before kick-off is the sweet spot.
Route Planner
Getting to Hnry Stadium
Tell us where you set off from and we will lay out the walk, drive, train and flight options into the ground, with live route links.
