Formerly known as Arena 1, FMG Stadium is Arena Manawatu's main outdoor venue.
Overlooking the Oval, the redeveloped Grandstand was completed in March 2005. The new Grandstand complements the highly regarded playing surface and has been the prime reason why Arena Manawatu has been so successful in recent years in securing a range of international and national sporting fixtures such as a match in the highly publicised British and Irish Lions 2005 tour. FMG Stadium was home to the first ever Super 12 Rugby match.
The Corporate Lounge built as part of the upgrade is extremely popular as a venue both during sports matches and also as a function venue in it's own right. With the ability to host up to 200 guests seated around tables and 360 degree views of the city and surrounding region this is certainly one of the city's more spectacular venues.
Constructed in 1980 and redeveloped in 2004 this amazingly versatile events centre is one of New Zealand’s most popular venues for sporting events, conventions, exhibitions, functions and entertainment events.
From netball internationals to conference dinners, motor shows to indoor equestrian spectaculars, Tina Turner to the NZ Symphony Orchestra, Arena 2 can cater for an enormous variety of events. With an occupancy use rate that regularly exceeds 90% it is deservedly New Zealand’s most popular indoor multi purpose facility.
Distinctive laminated polished timber beams are an appealing feature of the extensive 3,400 square metre open span interior. With an ability to accommodate up to 5,000 people, Arena 2 boasts an extensive array of convenient features and amenities.
With a floor area of 2,100 square metres this popular indoor stadium is a great choice for sporting tournaments, medium size exhibitions, functions, dinners and convention plenaries.
With convenient street access from Pascal Street or from the adjacent car parking at the rear, Arena 3 has a capacity of up to 2,000 persons. Up to 850 may be hosted for dinner functions and in a sporting arena setting, seating for up to 1,400 can be provided.
The sprung polished timber floor is both attractive and versatile for almost all event needs.
This purpose built indoor community sports centre is the equivalent
of 60 houses under one roof (6,400 m2). The venue comprises
7 multi sports courts on a fully sprung beech sports floor. With 6 change rooms, food kiosk,
mezzanine gallery and other users amenities, the B&M
Centre is focused on the needs of community sporting organisations
and tournament events.
Located on the Waldegrave Street frontage, Arena 5
includes the Bell Hall (630 m2), the Barber Hall (1050 m2),
the Waldegrave lounge (405 m2) and the gym. A 175 car park
facility is located immediately adjacent on street frontage.
Popular as facilities for functions, fairs, exhibitions and
as skating, table tennis and indoor bowls venues.
Arena 6 comprises the No. 2, 3 & 4 sportsgrounds.
Rugby and summer soccer are regular users of these
grounds as well as outdoor concerts, festivals and corporate sports days.
