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SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup Day

Sat 12 Dec 2026
11am - 5pm
Ken Browne Drive Hamilton, 3200 New Zealand
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Join us at Waikato's biggest Christmas party on Saturday, 12 December!

Summer racing hits full stride with one of the Waikato’s most iconic events – SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup Day.

A staple on the social and sporting calendar, this is a day where high-stakes racing meets high fashion, hospitality, and celebration. Whether you're trackside soaking up the atmosphere, cheering home a winner, or dancing the day away in the General Admission Party Zone. 

From thrilling Group racing to award-worthy outfits and epic trackside parties, it’s everything you love about summer – served up with a side of champagne and horsepower.

Don’t miss the biggest day in Waikato racing. Tickets are on sale now!
 

TICKET OPTIONS

General Admission Party Zone
$35pp
The ultimate spot to soak up the racing (and party!) atmosphere at Waikato’s biggest Christmas party.
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Gazebo Sites
$350 per site
Make it your own - bring a gazebo and enjoy the races your way! NOTE: GA tickets also required to access the racetrack.
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Racing Pass
$40pp
Secure your ticket to be part of the action along side all of our racing fanatics.
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Nation on the Hill
$210pp
The perfect spot to soak up the action.
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Tinsel Terraces
$210pp
Located high in the middle of the grandstand.
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Santa's Grotto
SOLD OUT
A premium location that puts you closer to the horses than anywhere else on course.
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What's On

Thrilling Racing

They're off and racing!

Featuring the Cal Isuzu Stakes, the J Swap Sprint and the SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup - it's a race card you aren't going to want to miss

FIELDS RELEASED WED PRIOR
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