The Blues are looking to join fellow Auckland based teams the Warriors and Auckland FC in hosting fixtures at Mount Smart Stadium in 2026, with as many as two of their home fixtures been held at the ground. 

The Blues have looked for feedback from fans to see if they would still come and watch matches if they were hosted there, as opposed to their spiritual home Eden Park. 

D'Arcy spoke with former Blues and All Black prop Craig Dowd about the incoming change.

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The Blues are looking to join fellow Auckland based teams the Warriors and Auckland FC in hosting fixtures at Mount Smart Stadium in 2026, with as many as two of their home fixtures been held at the ground.&nbsp;
The Blues have looked for feedback from fans to see if they would still come and watch matches if they were hosted there, as opposed to their spiritual home Eden Park.&nbsp;
D'Arcy spoke with former Blues and All Black prop Craig Dowd about the incoming change.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Craig Dowd: former Blues and All Black prop on the Blues moving some matches to Mt Smart

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