Mercury Stadium

This expansive stadium has capacity for over 17,000 patrons and offers various corporate lounges and corporate boxes for hire. As a hub for sporting and cultural events in the Bay of Plenty, Mercury Stadium can accommodate activities of almost any type and scale. Over 90% of the grandstand seating is covered to ensure fans can enjoy events and entertainment in comfort, whatever the weather.

Widely known for being the home of Baypark Speedway in Tauranga, this venue hosts Speedway and other motorsport events all season long. Stock-cars, high-octane drift cars and even jetsprint boats – Mercury Stadium does it all. Patrons can watch from the grandstand or enjoy a touch of luxury in one of the well-appointed corporate boxes.

For a VIP experience with a larger group, the stadium features three hireable lounges with maximum capacities ranging from 40 to 1,000 people. Enjoy one of our events in style or host your own experience and receive premium service from the best seats in the house. Whether you’re planning a meeting, school ball, gala dinner, wedding or trade show, there is a function room available to suit.

All events at Mercury Stadium can be catered by the professional in-house team with food options tailored to your occasion. From Speedway snacks to fine dining, our experienced chefs are experts at personalising menus to suit different events. A full beverage service complements the menu selection and care is taken to ensure that catering enhances the overall event experience.
There is no better place in the Bay of Plenty to enjoy Speedway and other premium events than Mercury Stadium. From the smallest to the largest events in Tauranga, this unique venue offers an experience you won’t find anywhere else.