The Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final fixtures featuring the Hurricanes and Chiefs have been confirmed with both sides having secured hosting rights courtesy of a top-two finish on the competition ladder.
With their opponents still to be determined across the final two weeks of the regular season, the Hurricanes will kick off the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Finals Series on Friday 5 June at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.
The Chiefs will host their Qualifying Final at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday 6 June.
The Super Rugby Pacific Finals Series opens with three Qualifying Finals, with the 3rd vs. 4th Qualifying Final fixture details to be confirmed once the competing teams are known.
The three winning teams in the Qualifying Finals progress to the Semi-Finals along with the highest-ranked losing team (the 'lucky loser').
In a variation from last season, in 2026 the 'lucky loser' will be relegated to the lowest seeding for the Semi-Finals and as such forego any chance to host the Semi-Final or the Grand Final, should they progress.
FINALS SERIES WEEK ONE - QUALIFYING FINALS
FRIDAY 5 JUNE
7.05pm NZST / 5.05pm AEST – Hurricanes vs. (5th or 6th) – Hnry Stadium, Wellington
SATURDAY 6 JUNE
7.05pm NZST / 5.05pm AEST – Chiefs vs. (5th or 6th) – FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
*3rd vs. 4th - day and time TBC
