Forsyth Barr Stadium vs TSB Arena:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TSB Arena had more branded searches than Forsyth Barr Stadium among stadiums and arenas in New Zealand. TSB Arena had about 18,100 branded searches, while Forsyth Barr Stadium had 2,910. TSB Arena made up 7.3% of all stadiums and arena searches we track, and Forsyth Barr Stadium accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stadiums and arenas, Forsyth Barr Stadium appeared in all five answers and TSB Arena in two. Forsyth Barr Stadium was mentioned before TSB Arena in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
TSB Arena, about 6 searches for every 1 for Forsyth Barr Stadium
Who does AI mention more?
Forsyth Barr Stadium, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Forsyth Barr Stadium, named ahead of TSB Arena in every answer
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Top stadiums and arenas in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Forsyth Barr Stadium appeared in all five answers. TSB Arena was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Forsyth Barr Stadium was listed before TSB Arena in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Eden Park5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Go Media Stadium5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
One New Zealand Stadium5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Forsyth Barr Stadium5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Spark Arena4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sky Stadium3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wolfbrook Arena2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- TSB Arena2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FMG Stadium Waikato2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stadium or arena should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stadiums and arenas in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stadium or arena in New Zealand for sport and concerts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stadiums and arenas nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best stadiums nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Forsyth Barr Stadium or TSB Arena more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Forsyth Barr Stadium and TSB Arena by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine stadiums and arenas we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for TSB Arena, Forsyth Barr Stadium. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Eden Park | Spark Arena | Go Media Stadium | Wolfbrook Arena | TSB Arena | One New Zealand Stadium | FMG Stadium Waikato | Forsyth Barr Stadium | Sky Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.6% | 20.8% | 15.9% | 7% | 4.7% | 3% | 0.74% | 2.1% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 30.3% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.6% | 34.9% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 22% | 19.3% | 39.7% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.56% | 0.85% | 8.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.2% | 26.2% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 6% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 19.3% | 21.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.6% | 18.8% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 22.9% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 19% | 26.5% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 4% | 16.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 18.9% | 26% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 22.1% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.5% | 27.4% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.2% | 33.3% | 17.5% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.7% | 18.2% | 13.6% | 9% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.27% |
How has the Forsyth Barr Stadium and TSB Arena comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Forsyth Barr Stadium took it in February 2026, TSB Arena took it in April 2026, Forsyth Barr Stadium took it in August 2026, TSB Arena took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forsyth Barr Stadium’s share of searches among stadiums and arenas in New Zealand moved from 2.1% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TSB Arena’s share of searches among stadiums and arenas in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stadiums and arenas in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, TSB Arena overtook One New Zealand Stadium and Forsyth Barr Stadium to rank 5th among stadiums and arenas in New Zealand, with 7.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Forsyth Barr Stadium lost share of searches among stadiums and arenas in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 1.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forsyth Barr Stadium’s and TSB Arena’s 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.
Forsyth Barr Stadium
2 branded search terms
- forsyth barr stadium
- forsyth barr stadium concert
TSB Arena
1 branded search term
- tsb arena
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