31 Jan – 8 Feb 2026, Dunedin
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Are you ready to keep playing?
Get ready, Ōtepoti – the 2026 New Zealand Masters Games are coming in hot!
From Saturday 31 January to Sunday 8 February, Dunedin will turn into the ultimate sporting playground – with over 60 sports, live entertainment, and good vibes galore. Whether you’re a medal chaser, social starter, or just in it for the memories (and maybe a cheeky post-match drink), there’s a place for you here.
It’s the 37th edition of Aotearoa’s biggest and longest-running multisport festival, and trust us, it’s going to be legendary. Think less stress, more sneakers. Less pressure, more play. And yes, maybe even a race up Baldwin Street (just kidding… or are we?).
Registrations are open, so rally your squad, book your bed, and start dreaming of Dunedin, where albatross soar, the music’s loud, and the energy’s even louder.
OUR SPORTS
With over 60 sports on offer and more than 300 separate events – there are loads of activities to choose from. Whether you’re an experienced athlete, returning to a previously loved sport or an enthusiastic beginner – we know you’ll find your place at the Masters Games. Check out all of our sports below.
ABOUT DUNEDIN
Experience the 2026 New Zealand Masters Games in Ōtepoti Dunedin. A vibrant, coastal city rich in heritage, natural beauty, and quirky charm. A UNESCO City of Literature, Dunedin is home to world-class artists, musicians, and rare wildlife, with the stunning Otago Peninsula offering unforgettable outdoor adventures.
JOIN OUR VOLUNTEERS
Want to be a part of the fun but not keen to compete? Why not join our team as a volunteer! Volunteers are essential to the Games and play a vital role. Without you, the event wouldn’t go ahead.
If you aren’t competing or have time outside your sports schedule to help, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link below or email dunedin@nzmg.com for more information.
Encouraging more people to play longer since 1989
The New Zealand Masters Games has been mixing sport, stories, and a little bit of rivalry since 1989. Dreamed up by baby boomers for baby boomers, the Games is your ticket to keep doing what you love and to keep doing it for longer. It’s about staying in the game, testing yourself, and proving that age is just another number on the scoreboard. Remember that bloke that outsprinted you in ’97? He’s still fast, but you’ve learned a few tricks. Knees a bit creaky? Good news, their defence isn’t what it used to be either. With up to 60 sports, more than the World Masters Games or the Olympics, and participant numbers to match the Commonwealth Games, the NZ Masters Games are where you can keep playing, keep competing, and keep the story going.
