Auckland FC vs NZ Breakers:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Auckland FC had more branded searches than NZ Breakers among professional sports teams in New Zealand. Auckland FC was estimated to have 28.5K branded searches compared to NZ Breakers’ 5.5K, and held a 17.6% Share of Search versus NZ Breakers’ 3.4%.
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Which is more popular in search, Auckland FC or NZ Breakers?
Compare the professional league, football and basketball teams New Zealand fans follow. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Auckland FC, NZ Breakers. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | One NZ Warriors | Auckland FC | Wellington Phoenix | NZ Breakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 7.1% | 53.4% | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 5.4% | 56.5% | 32.2% | 5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 4% | 52.3% | 35.9% | 7.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 4.6% | 48.2% | 38.3% | 8.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 10.2% | 49.3% | 34.1% | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.3% | 46.8% | 20.6% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.1% | 49.5% | 21.4% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 18.4% | 70.9% | 9.9% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 17.2% | 8% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.1% | 34.2% | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.8% | 17.6% | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
How has the Auckland FC and NZ Breakers comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Auckland FC was ahead of NZ Breakers in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Auckland FC’s estimated Share of Search among professional sports teams in New Zealand moved from 53.4% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 96.3K to 28.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, NZ Breakers’ estimated Share of Search among professional sports teams in New Zealand moved from 11.8% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 21.2K to 5.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand professional sports teams in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, NZ Breakers gained estimated Share of Search among professional sports teams in New Zealand, from 2.6% to 3.4%.
In August 2026, Auckland FC lost estimated Share of Search among professional sports teams in New Zealand, from 34.2% to 17.6%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Auckland FC’s and NZ Breakers’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Auckland FC
9 branded search terms
- auckland fc fixtures
- auckland fc game
- auckland fc near me
- auckland fc new zealand
- auckland fc nz
- auckland fc team
- auckland fc tickets
- aucklandfc
- west auckland fc
NZ Breakers
11 branded search terms
- breakers basketball
- nbl nz breakers
- new zealand breakers basketball
- nz breakers
- nz breakers fixtures
- nz breakers game
- nz breakers near me
- nz breakers team
- nz breakers tickets
- nzbreakers
- nzbreakers tickets
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