Fan holds up his sign. NZ Warriors v Newcastle Knights - NRL Premiership Finals Week 2 game at Go Media Stadium, Mt Smart, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 16 September 2023. Mandatory credit: Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Photo: www.photosport.nz
The Warriors bar has officially been named - with 'Full Time' the favourite amongst fans.
Earlier this year, it was announced the rugby league team had purchased a bar and asked fans for name suggestions.
Creative names like 'It's Our Beer', 'Wah Bar' and 'Up The Bars' were among the favourites, with 'The Backfence', 'Wahs Ki Runga' and 'Church' - for those who kept the faith - trailing closely behind.
Other notable suggestions included 'Ma Te Wah', 'The Gym' ("so we can tell our Mrs we are going to The Gym") and 'Pinot Wahs'.
But on Wednesday, the Warriors revealed the venue, located in Auckland's Kingsland, would be known as Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery.
Chief executive Cameron George said it was a great name.
Warriors chief executive Cameron George. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
"We look forward to everyone having a fantastic experience at Full Time once it opens for business.
"The venue's refurbishment is well underway now and ticking along nicely and anticipate it being open in time for the spring season."
With its close proximity to Eden Park, George said the bar was expected to become a hub for Warriors fans and a "lively spot" for game days.
"This is an important business venture to create diverse revenue," he said.
"Options to use our platforms and brand to promote and engage in our own business ventures is a great way to not only generate new revenue but equally as important to engage with the public and fan base."
The venue's open date has yet to be announced.
