Welcome to the 2026 Bunnings National Touch Championship!​​​​​​​

We’re thrilled to welcome players, coaches, referees, and whānau from across Aotearoa to this event. Taking place at Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt from 27 February - 1 March 2026, this championship brings together the best Opens players to compete for national glory.

Get ready to witness the passion, camaraderie, and exhilarating gameplay that make the Bunnings National Touch Championship the highlight of the Touch NZ calendar.

We can’t wait to see you there!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Friday 27 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt, Wellington

U21 Grade Age Criteria: U21 as at 31 December 2024 (born 2004 or later)​​​​​​​

Team Entry Fee: $2300 + GST

Draws for National tournaments will be avaliable 1 week prior to the start of the event​​​​​​​

Inquiries:

Josina Vader - National Events Manager