Albany’s North Harbour Stadium will open its doors for a free community open day on Sunday, December 7.

Co hosted by Auckland Stadiums, Auckland Conventions, North Harbour Rugby, Moana Pasifika and Auckland FC, the event runs from 10am to 2pm with free entry and on site parking.

Visitors can join guided tours into usually restricted areas, heading through the players' tunnel to sit in the dugouts and step inside the home changing rooms.

Children can burn off energy with skills, drills and games on the oval training field, led by representatives from the resident teams, while families enjoy local food and music in a relaxed, festival-style setup.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Director of Auckland Stadiums James Parkinson says the day is about giving people a rare look at what happens behind the curtain at one of Auckland’s busiest venues and celebrating a much-loved community asset.

Local board chairs Anna Atkinson and Alexis Poppelbaum say the open day caps a standout year for the stadium and gives the North Shore community a chance to explore a venue that supports both grassroots sport and elite teams.

For Hibiscus Coast families, it is an easy day out to see where Moana Pasifika, North Harbour Rugby and Auckland FC train and play.

Coasties can expect plenty of photo-worthy moments for sports-mad kids and a chance to feel what it is like to walk out towards the hallowed turf.

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