Eden Park has been named among the Top 20 Stadiums in the World for live music, recognised in IQ Magazine’s latest Global Stadium Report as one of the venues delivering the best concert experiences at stadium scale.
The Stadium Stars 2026 list is a major global recognition for the live music industry, celebrating 20 stadiums from around the world that are setting the standard for large-scale concert experiences. The venues were nominated by IQ Magazine’s global readership, with the final selection made by a panel of leading promoters and production managers from across the international live music industry.
Nick Sautner, Eden Park Chief Executive said “For Eden Park, being included in this list is a particularly proud moment. We are honoured to be recognised alongside some of the most iconic and renowned stadiums in the world, including Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, SoFi Stadium and Allegiant Stadium in the United States, Stade de France in Paris, Accor Stadium in Sydney and BC Place in Vancouver.
“While Eden Park has more than 120 years of sporting history, our journey as a major concert venue is comparatively young. We hosted our first concert in 2021 and have since welcomed some of the biggest names in music, including Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, P!NK, Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Guns N’ Roses, Billy Joel and SIX60.
“This recognition demonstrates that Eden Park is increasingly being seen not only as New Zealand’s national stadium, but as a world-class destination for live entertainment. It is a reflection of the incredible experiences created by our team, event partners, artists, promoters, suppliers and the hundreds of thousands of fans who walk through our gates.”
Being named a Stadium Star also reinforces Eden Park’s ambition to continue attracting the world’s biggest artists and delivering unforgettable concert experiences in Auckland. With the capability to host major concerts for up to 60,000 people, Eden Park is proud to be putting New Zealand firmly on the global stadium touring map.
