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Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium has firmed as New Zealand’s location on the 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship schedule, where newly-crowned AMA 250SX East champion Cole Davies will make a heroic homecoming to New Zealand on October 31.

Returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2019, AUSX will be headlined by US-based 18-year-old sensation Davies, who was born and raised on Auckland’s North Shore.

“Coming home to race in front of Kiwi fans, my friends and family at North Harbour Stadium is going to be one of the most special moments of my career,” Davies commented. “Growing up on the North Shore, this is something I could only dream about as a kid.

“To now return home after competing on the world stage and share that experience with New Zealand fans means everything to me. The atmosphere is going to be unreal and I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone back home.”

AUSX Supercross Auckland is a flagship international event of the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship presented by Monster Energy, bringing a global championship to Auckland as part of the multi-round AUSX series across Australia and New Zealand.

It’s anticipated that Davies will also be visiting Australia during the AUSX season, with the annual AUSX Open understood to be transferring from Marvel Stadium to Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium the week following New Zealand.

Adam Bailey, AUSX CEO, said: “Bringing AUSX back to New Zealand alongside Auckland Council Events is a huge milestone for the championship and something we’ve wanted to do for a long time.

“New Zealand has always had passionate supercross fans and incredible rider talent, so to return with a major stadium event headlined by hometown star Cole Davies makes this incredibly special.

“Cole is one of the most exciting young riders in the world right now and his rise internationally as AMA 250SX East champion has created enormous excitement back home. To have him return to Auckland, just minutes from where he grew up, to race in front of Kiwi fans, friends and family on this scale is going to be a defining moment for the sport in New Zealand.

“AUSX Auckland is being built as far more than just a race — this will be a world-class stadium entertainment spectacular bringing together elite international racing, FMX stunts, atmosphere, fan experiences and major production on one massive night at North Harbour Stadium.”

Tickets for Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Auckland presented by Monster Energy go on sale Thursday, June 25, with exclusive pre-sale access opening on June via www.ausxsupercross.com.au.