Brentford to host All Blacks XV v Barbarians fixture | OneFootball

Gtech Community Stadium will host the All Blacks XV against the Barbarians on Saturday 1 November (kick-off 1.15pm).

Adult tickets priced from £35 and under 16s at £17.50 will be available to season ticket holders, premium seat holders and members at 10am on Thursday 7 August via our ticketing platform.

With the invitational side's illustrious history, Barbarians will bring together rugby players from across the globe once again in the week leading up to the fixture in November, to form a squad to take on the All Blacks XV. The side recorded wins in London against Fiji last year and World XV in 2023.

The All Blacks XV, the second national rugby union team of New Zealand, are a key part of the nation’s high-performance rugby pathway, a team designed to develop and showcase the next tier of test-ready talent.

Both sides will face each other for just the second time, with their first meeting taking place in 2022 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Barbarians picked up the win.

Brentford commercial director, Fran Jones said: “We’re delighted to be hosting the Barbarians and the All Blacks XV at Gtech Community Stadium for the very first time.

“It’s a privilege to welcome two iconic sides to Brentford. This fixture promises to be an exciting occasion, showcasing big names alongside rising talent in the sport. We look forward to opening our doors to rugby fans and giving them a day to remember.”

John Spencer, president of the Barbarians, commented: “The Barbarians and the All Blacks are two of the most iconic names in rugby, and it is great to see them come together for another huge occasion this autumn in London.

“Fixtures between the Barbarians and New Zealand sides stretch back more than 70 years and include the game’s ‘greatest try’ by Gareth Edwards in 1973. We know this November’s game will be another entertaining encounter.

“It will be an honour for the players who are invited to join and represent our club to take on and test themselves against one of the best sides in the world.

“The chance to see the Barbarians in their famous black and white hoops taking on the All Blacks XV in the capital isn’t to be missed, and we know supporters will be as excited as we are for this game.”

Chris Lendrum, New Zealand Rugby’s general manager, professional rugby and performance, added: “There’s history between the Barbarians and the All Blacks XV, so we know this will be a competitive and exciting match for the fans and for the players.

“The All Blacks XV are a critical development pathway for New Zealand Rugby. Growing our next tier of talent is crucial as we look towards a busy international calendar in 2026 and 2027. It’s important for this team to face a variety of high-quality opponents each year to continue progressing, and the Barbarians are no exception.”