Ever wondered what it’s like to play cricket at New Zealand’s national stadium? Now’s your chance to find out from someone who knows it better than most.
BLACKCAPS legend Martin Guptill will host the next Eden Park Legends Tour on Saturday 31 October 2026, giving cricket fans a rare opportunity to explore the stadium alongside one of New Zealand’s greatest batters.
From behind-the-scenes access and untold stories to drinks and nibbles in the home changing room, this exclusive experience offers a unique insight into life as a BLACKCAP at Eden Park.
What is the Eden Park Legends Tour with Martin Guptill?
The Eden Park Legends Tour is a premium stadium experience hosted by sporting legends and iconic figures who have helped shape the stadium’s history.
On Saturday 31 October, guests will join Martin Guptill for an intimate two-hour experience, exploring behind the scenes of Eden Park while hearing personal memories, career highlights and stories that never made it into the record books.
Unlike a traditional Stadium Tour, the Legends Tour gives visitors the opportunity to discover Eden Park through the eyes of someone who has experienced its biggest moments firsthand.
Explore Eden Park with a cricket legend
Few cricketers have a connection to Eden Park quite like Martin Guptill.
The former BLACKCAPS opener holds Eden Park’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) run-scoring records, making him the perfect host for a tour celebrating the stadium’s cricketing history.
During the experience, Martin will share his perspective on playing at Eden Park, from preparing for international matches to facing the world’s best bowlers and performing in front of passionate home crowds.
It’s a chance to discover what really happens behind the scenes and hear stories that only someone who has played at the highest level can tell.
Drinks, nibbles and a Q&A in the BLACKCAPS changing room
The experience doesn’t end with the stadium tour.
After exploring Eden Park, guests will join Martin in the home changing room for drinks, nibbles and an exclusive Q&A session.
Ever wanted to ask Martin who the toughest bowler he faced was? How the pitch influenced his approach? Or which cricket ground was his favourite to bat at?
This is your opportunity to ask those questions directly.
With a relaxed, intimate setting and strictly limited spaces, the Legends Tour offers cricket fans an opportunity to connect with one of New Zealand’s most recognised sporting figures.
What’s included in the Martin Guptill Legends Tour?
The experience includes:
- Behind-the-scenes Stadium Tour – Explore Eden Park alongside Martin Guptill and hear stories from his cricketing career.
- Exclusive Q&A session – Ask Martin your questions in the BLACKCAPS home changing room.
- Drinks and nibbles – Enjoy refreshments after the tour.
- Photo and autograph opportunity – Capture a special memory with Martin.
- Souvenir gift pack – Take home a keepsake from the experience.
With limited spaces available, this is an opportunity for cricket fans to get closer to the action and the people who have helped make Eden Park famous.
A unique experience for cricket fans in Auckland
If you’re searching for things to do in Auckland for cricket fans, the Martin Guptill Legends Tour offers something beyond the usual stadium experience.
Rather than watching from the stands, you’ll discover the stadium through the eyes of a player who has experienced the pressure, excitement and atmosphere of international cricket at Eden Park.
It’s an ideal experience for lifelong BLACKCAPS supporters, cricket enthusiasts, sports-loving families or anyone looking for a memorable Auckland activity.
It also makes a fantastic gift for the cricket fan who has everything, offering an opportunity to meet a sporting legend and create memories that last long after the final ball.
When is the Martin Guptill Legends Tour?
The next Eden Park Legends Tour takes place on:
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 3pm–5pm
Location: Eden Park, Auckland
Price: $129 per person
Host: Martin Guptill, former BLACKCAPS batter
Availability: Strictly limited spaces
Book your Martin Guptill Legends Tour here.
More Legends Tours coming to Eden Park
Martin Guptill is the latest sporting great to host an Eden Park Legends Tour, a premium experience designed to bring the stadium’s history to life through the people who helped create it.
Each tour features a different host, from sporting greats past and present to commentators and other iconic figures with a special connection to Eden Park.
With every legend bringing their own memories, experiences and perspectives, no two Legends Tours are the same.
Future hosts and dates will be announced, giving sports fans more opportunities to discover the stories behind New Zealand’s national stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Martin Guptill’s Legends Tour at Eden Park?
Martin Guptill will host the Eden Park Legends Tour on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 3pm to 5pm.
How much does the Martin Guptill Legends Tour cost?
Tickets cost $129 per person and include the guided experience with Martin Guptill, drinks and nibbles, a Q&A session, a photo and autograph opportunity, and a souvenir gift pack.
What is included in the Eden Park Legends Tour?
The Martin Guptill Legends Tour includes behind-the-scenes stadium access, personal stories from Martin’s cricketing career, drinks and nibbles in the home changing room, an exclusive Q&A session, a photo and autograph opportunity, and a souvenir gift pack.
Can you meet Martin Guptill at Eden Park?
Yes. Guests attending the Martin Guptill Legends Tour will have the opportunity to meet the former BLACKCAPS batter, ask questions and enjoy a photo and autograph opportunity.
What makes the Legends Tour different from a regular Stadium Tour?
Unlike a traditional Stadium Tour, the Legends Tour is hosted by a sporting legend or iconic figure with a special connection to Eden Park. Guests hear personal memories and behind-the-scenes stories directly from someone who helped shape the stadium’s history.
How do I book the Martin Guptill Legends Tour?
Tickets can be booked through the Eden Park Legends Tour page. Spaces are strictly limited, so early booking is recommended.
Walk with a legend. Hear the stories behind the history.
There are more than 125 years of stories within the walls of Eden Park, and some of the best have never made it into the record books.
On Saturday 31 October, join Martin Guptill for an unforgettable journey through New Zealand’s national stadium, hear the stories behind his remarkable cricketing career and discover Eden Park from a BLACKCAP’s perspective.
Spaces are strictly limited. Book your Legends Tour with Martin Guptill today.
