Join us for this exciting return of the New Zealand Festival of Squash to Tauranga! 

This exhilarating event, held at the Mercury Arena and Devoy Squash & Fitness Centre, promises an unforgettable experience for squash enthusiasts, players, and spectators alike.

The festival opens on 5th December with New Zealand Squash Open (5th – 10th December) and concludes with the prestigious WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship 2023 (11th – 17th December). 

Over two action-packed weeks, the festival will showcase the skill, agility, and camaraderie that define the world of squash. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness electrifying matches featuring top-ranked players from around the globe as they battle it out for the coveted championship title of NZ Open and NZ Men’s World Team Champions. 

The Festival of Squash is not just about the professionals, the festival kicks off with the Oceania Junior Championship where the best under 19-year-old players from around the South Pacific will gather and compete from 5th – 7th December at the Devoy Squash & Fitness Centre. 

Don't miss out on this extraordinary gathering of squash enthusiasts at the Festival of Squash in New Zealand. Grab your tickets now and get ready to experience the pulse-pounding excitement of one of the world's most exhilarating sports!

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NZ FESTIVAL OF SQUASH - SESSION TIMES
Please note end times are an estimate only

NZ Open (5 - 10 December)
Tuesday 5 December - Round 1	1:00pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 5 December - Round 1	6:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 6 December - Round 2	1:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 6 December - Round 2	6:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7 December - Round 2	1:00pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 7 December - Round 2	6:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday 8 December - Quarters*	1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8 December - Quarters*	6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 9 December - Semi Finals*	6:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 10 December - Finals*	3:00pm - 6:00pm

*Quarters, Semi Finals & Finals have allocated seats - GREAT VIEW FROM EVERY SEAT!

 

World Men's Teams (11 - 17 December)
Monday 11 December - Pool Play Arena: Main Court, play from 3:00pm Devoy: Multiple Courts, play from 3:00pm	From 3:00pm
Tuesday 12 December - Pool Play Arena: Main Court, play from 12:00pm Devoy: Multiple Courts, play from 3:00pm	From 12:00pm
Wednesday 13 December - Pool Play Arena: Main Court, play from 12:00pm Devoy: Multiple Courts, play from 3:00pm	From 12:00pm
Thursday 14 December - Playoffs WMT 1-16 playoffs @ Mercury Baypark Arena, play from 12:00pm WMT 17-24 playoffs @ Devoy Centre, play from 12:00pm	From 12:00pm
Friday 15 December - Playoffs & Quarter Finals WMT 1-8 playoffs (Quarters) @ Mercury Baypark Arena, play from 12:00pm WMT 9-16 & 17-24 playoffs @ Devoy Centre, play from 12:00pm	From 12:00pm
Saturday 16 December - Playoffs & Semi Finals WMT 1-4 playoffs (from 12:00pm) & Semis (from 3:00pm) @ Mercury Baypark Arena WMT 5-16 & 17-24 playoffs @ Devoy Centre, play from 12:00pm	From 12:00pm
Sunday 17 December - Playoffs & Finals WMT 5-16 & 17-24 playoffs @ Devoy Centre, play from 11:00am WMT playoffs @ 12:00pm & Final @ Mercury Baypark Arena at 3:00pm	From 12:00pm