Dates have now been confirmed and announced as the Repco Supercars Championship returns to New Zealand in 2026 for a historic two-week trans-island motorsport celebration — with Taupō International Motorsport Park and Christchurch’s Euromarque Motorsport Park officially locked in for back-to-back events in April.
Taupō will host the first round from 10–12 April, followed by the inaugural South Island round at Ruapuna, Christchurch from 17–19 April, delivering the first-ever New Zealand Double Header in the Championship’s history.
The confirmation of dates follows Supercars’ announcement that Taupō and Ruapuna will share hosting duties for the next three years (2026–2028), ensuring Kiwi fans on both islands can experience world-class motorsport on home soil.
“We are thrilled to officially confirm the dates for our inaugural New Zealand Double Header,” commented Supercars CEO Shane Howard.
“Kicking off in Taupō and finishing in Christchurch, this is a major milestone for Supercars and a huge win for our fans and partners in Aotearoa.
“We saw over 67,000 fans attend our return to Taupō in 2024, and we’re excited to build on that success by bringing the Championship to the South Island for the very first time.
“With two back-to-back events showcasing New Zealand’s best circuits, passionate fans, and iconic locations, April 2026 is set to be one of the biggest months in Supercars history.”
The addition of Ruapuna joins a proud legacy of New Zealand Supercars venues including Pukekohe, Hamilton, and Taupō — and represents the culmination of years of work by the Canterbury Car Club and ChristchurchNZ.
The 2026 Taupō and Christchurch events are expected to deliver significant economic and tourism benefits, building on the momentum of past New Zealand rounds and drawing thousands of fans from across the country and Australia.
Ticketing details, supporting categories and entertainment lineups for both rounds will be announced later this year.
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