The Rugby World Cup 2011 will be staged at 13 venues across thirteen exciting New Zealand cities in various parts of the country - Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Invercargill, Napier, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Palmerston North, Whangarei.

This stadium is where Rugby World Cup  began, when the inaugural Tournament kicked off on May 22, 1987. Eden Park has been in existence as a sports ground since 1900.It began as a swamp, but by 1914 the ground was drained and turned into two ovals. After the redevelopment Eden Park will hold the capacity of about 60,000 fans. Eden Park will be the scene for five (5) First Round Matches and will host two (2) semi-final matches and the Bronze Final and the Final Rugby World Cup match making a total of nine (9) exciting Rugby World Cup 2011 matches.

Stadium Christchurch was founded in 1880, but over the years it has been rugby that has built the stadiums reputation. It has been the stage for some of rugby's most memorable encounters for Canterbury and the All Blacks.  During World War I the ground was dug up to grow potatoes to support the war effort, and more recently it has staged concerts by international artists. Although, 2009 the stadiums major upgrade was completed bringing it up to true international standard with a permanent capacity of almost 40,000 to support the exciting Rugby World Cup 2011 matches including five (5) First Round matches and two (2) quarter-final matches.

Carisbrook lies about two miles southwest of Dunedin`s city centre in the suburb of Caversham. Known locally simply as "The Brook", it is also often known around the world by the name "The House of Pain", due to its solid reputation as a difficult venue for visiting teams. Dunedin's main sporting venue, Carisbrook, is the home of Otago Rugby. The ground's current capacity is around 29,000, but has hosted crowds as high as 42,000 in the past. It has been hosting Rugby Union internationals since 1908. Here is where you will find three (3) exciting First Round matches.

The site of Waikato Stadium has been the home of Rugby in Waikato since Rugby Park first opened on the site in 1925. One of the most memorable events in rugby history took place in these grounds. In 1956, Waikato beat South Africa's Springboks 14-10 in front of an ecstatic crowd of 31,000, being the first New Zealand provincial team to beat a touring Springboks side.  Waikato Stadium has hosted an international Rugby fixture every year since its opening in 2002, cementing its reputation as a world class stadium, regularly rated by the New Zealand Rugby Union as test venue of the year. This stadium will host, three (3) exciting Rugby World Cup 2011 First Round matches will take place in Waikato Stadium.

Rugby Park Stadium is located an easy 20-minute walk south from central Invercargill. Rugby Park has an established history and is a focal point for Rugby in Southland. Established in the early 1900s, Rugby Park is the home base of the Southland Provincial Rugby team that competes in New Zealand's premier domestic competition. The stadium was redone in 2001 with brand new facilities. The refurbished stand boasts seating for 5,000, modern changing, player, official and media facilities, hospitality lounges and offices. This venue will be holding two (2) thrilling First Round Matches.

In 1910, ten acres of land was gifted by Sir Douglas as a memorial to his father. The land was officially named the 'Sir Donald McLean Park' by an act of Parliament in 1911. Today it is simply known as 'McLean Park', a short ten minute stroll from Napier. The last four years have seen an upgrade to the stadium match lighting and one entire grandstand has been removed and a stunning new stand, complete with a corporate entertainment complex built in its place. The capacity is now 18,700. This venue will also be host two (2) of the First Round Matches.

Located about a 30 minute walk from central New Plymouth is where you will find Stadium Taranaki. Here in the Taranaki region is the home of Rugby, and has a proud history of hosting major matches. The venue was first developed as a Rugby ground in 1931, with the first stadium completed in 1947. The stadium is a personal legacy of the late Noel Yarrow, a pioneering Taranaki baker, businessman, and active philanthropist. Noel was a passionate Rugby supporter and the major grandstand overlooking the field's western sideline is a tribute to his ongoing support. There will be three (3) First Round matches played at this venue.

Located a short ten minute drive from downtown Rotorua, the stadium was originally built in 1911, and renovated several times since. The stadium features a covered stand seating up to 34,000 with uncovered seating area on the western side of the field. With seating for up to 34,000 it is traditionally the domain of local and international sporting events and festivals.  Rotorua International Stadium is used mainly for Rugby matches, being one of two home stadiums for the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union. Two (2) of the First Round matches will be played at this venue.

Located a short walk from the central Wellington Railway Station is Wellington Regional Stadium. It was built in Wellington's rail yards close to the city centre and opened in January 2000, nine years after Wellington Rugby first decided to redevelop the ageing Athletic Park. The stadium also serves as a large-capacity venue for concerts.  Due to its original shape, it is colloquially known as The Cake-Tin in other parts of New Zealand, although the locals refer to it by either its proper name or simply as The Stadium.  Wellington Regional Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium for major sporting events, including New Zealand Rugby tests and international football and cricket matches. This venue will feature five (5) First Round matches and two (2) quarter-final matches.

Located about a seven-minute walk from the central city is Arena Manawatu. Here is where you will find the primary sporting and events complex in the lower North Island. This park- like environment boasts 33 individual indoor and outdoor venues within the 18 hectare site. Overlooking the stadium's Oval, the redeveloped Grandstand was completed in March 2005. The Stadium was also, home to the first ever Super 12 Rugby match in 1996 which was played between the Wellington Hurricanes and the Auckland Blues. Here is where you will see two (2) of the First Round matches.

The Northland Events Centre is a brand new multi-function events centre under construction at Okara Park in Whangarei. It will have a larger capacity than the previous facility. Okara Park is the traditional home of Rugby for Northland. In 1979, the stadium held an infamous match attended by a record breaking crowd of 40,000 as local side North Auckland defended the prized Ranfurly Shield against rivals Auckland. This venue will be showing two (2) of the First Round matches.