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Live and Loud at Lone Star Botany

Bring your mates, grab a table, and enjoy the buzz of live sport at Lone Star Botany, from Super Rugby to Warriors game nights.

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Big Screen Sports at Lone Star Botany

There’s nothing quite like a big game with good company, great food, and the buzz of a packed room. At Lone Star Botany, upcoming sporting events are set to light up the big screens in-house, giving you the perfect excuse to gather your crew, settle in, and enjoy a proper dinner-and-game night.

From Super Rugby Pacific showdowns and huge All Blacks test matches to Warriors clashes, the 2026 sports calendar is stacked with reasons to head out. If you’re planning a catch-up with friends, a family meal with added excitement, or a last-minute night out, Lone Star Botany is a great place to soak up the atmosphere and watch the action unfold.

Friday and Saturday evening kickoffs are especially ideal. They land right in that sweet spot for group dining, after-work catch-ups, and relaxed weekend plans. Book ahead, arrive hungry, and make a night of it.

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Super Rugby Pacific is made for Friday and Saturday nights

Key Super Rugby Pacific matchups to watch

Here are some of the standout fixtures to keep on your radar:

  • Crusaders vs Blues — Friday 8 May 2026 at 7:05pm

  • Chiefs vs Highlanders — Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:05pm

  • Blues vs Hurricanes — Saturday 16 May 2026 at 7:05pm

  • Crusaders vs Chiefs — Friday 22 May 2026 at 7:05pm

  • Hurricanes vs Highlanders — Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7:05pm

  • Crusaders vs Hurricanes — Friday 29 May 2026 at 7:05pm

  • Chiefs vs Blues — Saturday 30 May 2026 at 7:05pm

These are the kinds of fixtures that bring real energy to a venue. Rivalries, finals-like intensity, and packed schedules make May a standout month for rugby fans. If you’ve got a group keen for a Friday night out or a Saturday booking with a bit more excitement, these dates are well worth planning around.

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Big All Blacks nights are worth booking early!

Key international rugby windows in 2026

Keep an eye out for:

  • All Blacks test matches in July 2026 with kickoffs around 7:05pm to 7:35pm.

  • Rugby Championship matches from August to October 2026 with kickoffs around 7:05pm to 8:05pm.

  • Bledisloe Cup in October 2026, with kickoff around 7:05pm

These fixtures are made for group viewing. They suit family dinners, friend get-togethers, and those bigger social bookings where everyone wants to be part of the moment. If you know your group will want to be out for the All Blacks, it pays to get organised early and secure your table in advance.

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Warriors games bring big Friday night energy.

Warriors games to mark in the diary

  • Warriors vs Roosters — Friday 6 March 2026 at 8:00pm

  • Warriors vs Raiders — Friday 13 March 2026 at 8:00pm

  • Warriors vs Panthers — Friday 7 August 2026 at 8:00pm

  • Warriors finals matches — September 2026, around 7:30pm to 9:00pm.

An 8:00pm Friday kickoff is ideal if you want to ease into the night. Meet up after work, grab dinner, and settle in before the game starts. It’s simple, social, and full of atmosphere. Finals time in September should be especially exciting, with every game carrying extra weight and every moment feeling bigger.

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