5 – 14 February 2027, Whanganui
Ready to keep playing?
The Downer New Zealand Masters Games returns to Whanganui from 5–14 February 2027, marking the 38th edition of Aotearoa’s largest and longest-running multisport festival.
With over 60 sports and a vibrant Games Village bringing entertainment each evening, it’s more than sport – it’s about pride, unity, heart and fun.
Now’s the time to start planning. Rally your crew, lock in your accommodation, and save the date.
Registrations open 1 October 2026.
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GET INVOLVED
BRING A SPORT
We’re always looking to grow the Games programme and welcome new sport partners.
Complete our new sport expression of interest form to get started.
ENTERTAIN US
Music, performance and atmosphere help bring the Games Village to life.
Register your interest to be part of the entertainment programme.
HELP OUT
Volunteers are at the heart of the Games experience and are proudly supported by Bayleys Whanganui.
Register your interest to volunteer.
FEED US
Join the Games Village line-up and fuel participants and visitors so they can Keep Playing Kori Tonu!
Register your interest to trade at the 2027 Games.
ABOUT WHANGANUI
Haere mai ki Whanganui – Welcome to Whanganui.
This is our place; where history is full of stories, legends and rich legacy.
Where a thriving arts scene, creativity and evolving culture inspire our modern lives.
Where breath-taking natural landscapes capture imaginations at every turn.
Encouraging more people to play longer since 1989
We’ve come a long way since the New Zealand Masters Games was established in 1989. Created by baby boomers for baby boomers, the Games are a way for players to continue to enjoy the sport they love and remain competitive if they choose. Now in two locations and recognised as Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest Masters multisport event, the Games have grown to include 60+ different sports – more than what is offered by the World Masters Games and the Olympic Games. Incidentally, the New Zealand Masters Games has similar participant numbers to the Commonwealth Games.
