Where will you be on Night of Champions?
Get your ticket to Cambridge’s biggest party! The Night of Champions at Cambridge Raceway features Australasia’s best harness racing talent in The Race by Betcha and the TAB Trot slot race on the track and an epic party atmosphere off the track, including the legendary afterparty. You don't want to miss this!
2026 Tickets are not available yet.
Key event info.
Venue: Cambridge Raceway
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
4:00pm Gates Open (strict entry time, no early access)
5.08pm R1 Breckon Farms M. T. (2200m)
5:33pm R2 IRT Dinny Johnstone 2YO Juvenile M. P. (1700m)
5:58pm R3 N40 Racing Dorothy Cutts Invitational M. P. (2200m)
6.24pm R4 Charlie Hunter Northern Championship Final Hcp T. (2700m)
6.54pm R5 Magness Benrow S/Stakes 3YO Fillies Semi-Final M. P. (1700m)
7.00pm All guests onsite – no entry after 7pm
7.20pm R6 Garrards Sires Stakes 3YO C & G Semi-Final 1 M. P. (1700m)
Prior to R7: NZ & Australian National anthems
7.49pm R7 The Listed TAB Trot (Mobile) (2200m)
8.19pm R8 Happy Hire The Race Country Cup Hcp P. (2700m)
Prior to R9: Sing Along – Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten
8.52pm R9 Listed The Race by betcha M. (2200m)
9.26pm R10 Dunstan Horsefeeds M. T. (2200m)
9.40pm Kaylee Bell Takes the stage
10:30pm Bars close
10:55pm The Afterparty ends
(Official After Afterparty at House in Hamilton)
Important Entry Information:
All guests must be onsite by 7:00pm. A strict one-way gate policy applies after this time, once you exit, re-entry is not permitted.
Any patron assessed by security at the gate as being intoxicated will be denied entry or removed from the event.
Is it too late to get tickets?
No, there are still General Admission Champions' Lawn and Corporate Marquee tickets available but we recommend getting in quick, you can purchase them above.
What about gate sales?
There will not be anyone selling tickets at the gate. However if there are still General Admission tickets left these will available for purchase online up until 7pm on Friday April 4. However to avoid disappointment we do recommend purchasing them as soon as possible.
Where do I park?
Carpark C (access on Taylor St): GA and hospitality (Taylor St HQ, Champions’ Lawn, Corporate Marquee, Boys Get Paid, Industry Marquee).
Carpark B (access on corner of Vogel/ Abergeldie Way): VIP, Slot Holders, Owners & members.
Mobility Parking is located inside the course a valid mobility parking pass must be presented. Please enter through the main gate.
The bus from Hamilton:
The bus departs at 5pm from Grantham St coach park (near the museum) in Hamilton and returns from Cambridge Raceway at 11:00pm. Tickets should have been purchased with your event tickets. If you forgot to book your ticket you can still do that here. If there is space remaining on the bus on the return trip, we will sell these on the night, but we cannot guarantee that there will be space. Your best bet is to secure a return ticket in advance.
What will I need to get in?
Please have your ticket and ID ready at the gates. Please also be prepared for a bag search at the gate.
Can I BYO food and drinks?
No, there is no BYO allowed at this meeting. There is also a liquor ban being enforced in the carparks prior to the event. But rest assured we have plenty of delicious food and beverage options available for you at this event.
Will I need cash?
No, this is a cashless event. Eftpos and PayWave facilities will be available for all bar and tote purchases in GA areas. You can also use cash to place your bets if you prefer.
Will this event go ahead if it rains?
Welcome to the Waikato. Yes, we are an all-weather venue, and the action will continue no matter the weather. We're hoping the forecast improves before Friday as rain is predicted, but if not please come prepared with raincoats etc, because the show will go on.
Is there a dress code?
There's no official dress code, but if you're looking for inspiration, we suggest checking out some of the photos from last year’s event here.
Want to keep the party going after the afterparty?
The official After Afterparty is at House on Hood.
Alcohol management
We will not tolerate intoxication on our premises. Please do not be offended if you are refused service or entry to this event.
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