The Hurricanes have announced today their blockbuster top-of-the-table clash with the Chiefs this Saturday will now be played at a family-friendly kick-off of 2:35PM.  

The kick-off time has been moved from its original time of 7.05pm (NZST) due to delays in planned Sky Stadium floodlight upgrades. Sky Stadium had hoped to have the upgrades completed last week, ahead of the Hurricanes versus Chiefs match, but safety concerns due to high winds have meant contractors lost half their available workdays since starting the month-long project.  

The lights are on track for testing later this week, however, this is too close to Saturday’s game, hence the decision was made to bring forward the kick-off time.  

Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee said, “Although the time change would be inconvenient for some people, the safety of the Stadium’s contractors needed to be the priority.   

“The silver lining is that this will now be a fantastic chance for our young fans and their families to get out and connect as a community and watch a top-of-the-table match.  

“We hope that the fans get behind our Hurricanes this Saturday for what is arguably the most important match of the season so far,” said Lee.   

The Hurricanes will take on the Chiefs this Saturday, April 15 at 2:35PM at Sky Stadium. Gates open from 1PM. Tickets are available at https://hurricanes.flicket.co.nz/