NZ Junior Rugby Festival - Queenstown

Rugby, mountains, and memories — Queenstown delivers it all. This three-day festival is all about grassroots rugby, connection, and creating lifelong memories in one of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations. Whether you’re a local or travelling from afar, this is a weekend your players (and parents!) will never forget.

DATES: 5-7 September 2025

LOCATION: Queenstown Events Centre

Hosted in the heart of Queenstown, this junior rugby festival brings together teams from across Aotearoa for two action-packed days of competition and community. With the Remarkables as your backdrop and Queenstown’s hospitality at your fingertips, it’s the ultimate winter rugby escape.​​​​​​​

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Why Global Games?

This festival is proudly hosted by Global Games, known for delivering New Zealand’s leading junior sporting events. Built on four core pillars — Enjoyment, Sustainability, Sportsmanship, and Empowerment — the NZ Junior Rugby Festival is about more than just rugby. It’s a chance to connect, grow, and create lifelong memories.

Watch the Action! Check out the highlights from last years festival 🎥​​​​​​​

Support our Mission

Be part of something bigger than the game.

The Global Games events offer a unique opportunity for sponsors, local businesses, and volunteers to help bring a truly special event to life.

By partnering with us, your brand or contribution will reach thousands of clubs, players, families, schools, and supporters — all while backing a festival built on values that matter: community, sustainability, fun, and fair play.

Whether you're looking to support as a sponsor, offer services, or get involved on the ground as a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you.

➡️ Interested in sponsoring or volunteering? Click the link below.