Eden Park named finalist at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2025

Eden Park has been named a finalist across three categories at the prestigious TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2025. The World’s Largest Haka has been shortlisted for Event of the Year, Blair Christiansen, General Manager Turf has been recognised as a finalist in the Unsung Hero Award, and one of our sustainability initiatives, The Grassy Knoll, is a finalist in the Community & Sustainability category.

Nick Sautner, CEO of Eden Park, says, “These acknowledgements reflect the outstanding work happening across our team. It’s the passion, dedication and innovation of our people that enable Eden Park to deliver to such a high standard and uphold our reputation as New Zealand’s national stadium and a world-class, multipurpose venue”

The Stadium Business Awards celebrate leadership, innovation and achievement across the global stadium and major venue industry. The 2025 Awards will bring together more than 450 industry executives from around the world, including CEOs, owners, general managers and event organisers. Winners will be announced on 25 June 2025 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, UK.

Ian Nuttall, Founder of TheStadiumBusiness, said: “For 2025 we have an amazing shortlist of finalists across the categories. Our expert Judging Panel will have its work cut out determining a single winner in each category ahead of our Winners’ Party in Manchester on 25 June. Meanwhile, congratulations to all TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2025 finalists for making the cut – they are all winners and champions for our industry.”

Congratulations to all the finalists, and to everyone whose efforts continue to shape Eden Park’s success.