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Metallica M72 World Tour 2025 New Zealand date announced
Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be coming to New Zealand in November of 2025.
Presented by The Rock, the M72 World Tour will perform in Auckland at Eden Park Stadium. The show will feature Metallica performing at the end of each stadium and will include the infamous Snake Pit extending from the front of the stage.
Support on M72’s 2025 Australia/New Zealand shows will come from Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies.
Metallica 2025 New Zealand Dates Sold by Ticketmaster
- November 19, 2025, – Eden Park, Auckland NZ
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We know you are counting down the days to get your tickets with us, but before purchasing your tickets you might have some questions – that’s why we’ve put this handy guide together with everything you need to know.
When do Metallica tickets go on sale?
Legacy Fanclub Presale – Tuesday 29 October @ 9 am – Wednesday 30 October @ 9 am
Fifth Member Fanclub Presale – Tuesday 29 October @ 11 am – Wednesday 30 October @ 9 am
Mastercard & One NZ Presale – Wednesday 30 October @ 11 am – Friday 1 November @ 11 am
Live Nation, Evanescence & Venues Presale – Friday 1 November @ 12 pm – Monday 4 November @ 11 am
General Public – Monday 4 November @ 12 pm
*All times are local
Who is eligible for each Presale for Metallica?
Legacy Fan Club Presale: Legacy Fan Club members only. A Legacy member is someone who had a paid MetClub membership between 1994 and 2015 at any time for two or more years OR had an active paid membership on August 24, 2015. If you are a Legacy Member a “Legacy” badge will be displayed on your User Profile located here.
Fifth Member Fan Club Presale: Fifth Member Fan Club members only. You can join the Fifth Member Fan Club here.
Mastercard Presale: Mastercard card holders only. You will not be able to complete a ticket purchase with any other card.
One NZ Presale: One NZ customers only. One NZ customers can only access the Presale here.
Live Nation Presale: Live Nation members only. Live Nation members can only access the Presale here.
Evanescence Presale: Evanescence mailing list members only.
Are there Enhanced Experience Packages available?
Yes! Enhanced Experience Package details below.
“NOTHING ELSE MATTERS” SNAKE PIT EXPERIENCE
- One (1) ticket to the Snake Pit, an exclusive standing section located in the middle of the stage thrust
- One (1) backstage meet & greet experience with two (2) band members, which includes a photo taken by the tour photographer, and a group conversation with the same two (2) band members*
- One (1) production tour led by a Metallica crew member and on-stage group photo
- Party with other Metallica fans at the official “Black Box” pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, appetizers and bar snacks
- One (1) limited edition, show-specific poster
- One (1) autographed setlist featuring all of the songs played at the show
- One (1) limited edition Metallica x YETI drinkware item
- One (1) MP3 download of the live audio from the show**
- On-site perks including Enhanced Experiences check-in, dedicated road crew, and a priority lane into the venue before general doors
*Which band members participate will vary by show and will not be announced ahead of time
**Per package purchased
***Where available
“MOTH INTO FLAME” SNAKE PIT EXPERIENCE
- One (1) ticket to the Snake Pit, an exclusive standing section located in the middle of the stage thrust
- Party with other Metallica fans at the official “Black Box” pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, appetizers and bar snacks
- One (1) limited edition Metallica x YETI drinkware item
- One (1) MP3 download of the live audio from the show*
- On-site perks including Enhanced Experiences check-in, dedicated road crew, and a priority lane into the venue before general doors**
*Per package purchased- **Where available
“ONE” ENHANCED EXPERIENCE
- One (1) ticket in the best available premium seated sections of the lower bowl
- Party with other Metallica fans at the official “Black Box” pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, appetizers and bar snacks
- One (1) limited edition Metallica x YETI drinkware item
- One (1) MP3 download of the live audio from the show*
- On-site perks including Enhanced Experiences check-in, dedicated road crew, and a priority lane into the venue before general doors**
*Per package purchased- **Where available
“SEEK & DESTROY” RESERVED PACKAGE
- One (1) premium reserved seat in the lower bowl
- One (1) limited edition Metallica x YETI drinkware item
- On-site perks including Enhanced Experiences check-in, dedicated road crew, and a priority lane into the venue*
*Where available. Early entry to the venue before general doors is not included
“FRANTIC” EARLY ENTRY GA PACKAGE
*Where available
One (1) GA floor ticket with early entry
One (1) limited edition Metallica x YETI drinkware item
One (1) complimentary beverage prior to general doors
Access to a designated official tour merchandise stand for a limited time prior to general doors
On-site perks including Enhanced Experiences check-in, dedicated road crew, and a priority lane into the venue before general doors*
Metallica 2025 Ticket Tips
What is the ticket limit for Metallica?
There is a maximum of 4 tickets per person for each of the Presales, 6 tickets per person for the General Public Sale & 2 tickets per person for the Snake Pit Enhanced Experiences. The limit has been put in place by the tour to give more fans the chance to access tickets. Companion tickets are included within the total ticket limit.
How can I purchase accessible tickets for Metallica?
Accessible seats (including Companion Cards) can be purchased by calling our Customer Service team on the Accessible Bookings line: 09 970 9711. This phone number is reserved for patrons with accessibility requirements and companion cardholders and can not process any other ticketing requests.
Venues are solely responsible for establishing their own accessible ticket policies. Availability and type of accessible seating tickets will vary by venue.
When will I receive my tickets for Metallica?
So that we can confirm everyone has adhered to the ticket limits and didn’t use unfair ticket technology during the sale, tickets won’t be available immediately. They will be released from 9am Monday, 1st September 2025. Once they are ready, we’ll email you.
Will there be a queue in place prior to ticketing going on sale?
We expect that tickets to Metallica will be in high demand, and to make the process fair for everyone you may be placed in a queue.
You will be assigned a random place in the queue once the onsale starts. Your place in the queue is not based on what time you entered the Waiting Room. We suggest entering the Waiting Room 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the Presale.
Once you get your spot in the queue, please do not refresh your browser as you will be pushed to the end of the line.
We will get you through the queue as quickly as possible, so please sit tight.
How will I get my tickets for Metallica?
Tickets for this tour will be mobile-only. Your phone is your ticket. Once tickets are ready to download, you can do so by logging into your Ticketmaster account on the Ticketmaster app.
What are the age restrictions for Metallica?
The Metallica concerts are licensed all ages events. Access to General Admission areas in the Stadiums is recommended for patrons aged 15 years and over.
What are the top tips to know before purchasing tickets
Ticketholders need a My Ticketmaster account to access Metallica tickets. Sign up or sign in here.
Only purchase through Ticketmaster to guarantee you have a valid ticket for entry on event day.
Take an extra five minutes to carefully read through our ‘All You Need to Know’ article in detail to best prepare for ticket on sale.
Log into your Ticketmaster account and update your password if needed!
Get in early and ensure all your Ticketmaster account details are up to date – from your password to your card details and your phone number.
Ticketmaster will regularly ask you to update your password to ensure the security of your account – you don’t want to get stuck having to change your password while the ticket timer is counting down during onsale as you can risk losing the incredible tickets you have secured.
Instead, now that you know you want to purchase tickets, log into your account and update your password today to ensure you are ready to nab those tickets.
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1. Open the Ticketmaster App
2. Tap on my events and select the event you want to Ticket Transfer
3. Tap ‘Transfer’ below the ticket you want to share (please note: you may have to wait a moment for the ‘Transfer’ button to load)
4. On the ‘Select Tickets To Transfer’ page, confirm the ticket you want to share (please note – you must Transfer each ticket individually)
5. Tap the ‘Transfer To’ button. Tap ‘Manually Enter A Recipient’ & enter your friend’s ‘First Name’, ‘Last Name’, and ‘Email Address or Mobile Number’
6. Tap ‘Transfer Ticket’. The ticket in your account will now say “Sent”. You can cancel or recall the Ticket Transfer at any time.
7. Your friend receives an email, asking them to accept the transferred tickets, and they can either login or create a new Ticketmaster account to accept.
8. The tickets are now ready to go in your friend’s Ticketmaster account and marked as ‘Transferred’ in your account
Find out more about Ticket Transfer – including how to accept and open a transferred ticket here.
Hints and tips for improving your chances of getting Metallica tickets
Make sure you have a My Ticketmaster account
Get the basics covered before tickets go on sale by logging in and checking your Ticketmaster account ahead of time. If you don’t have a Ticketmaster Account then make sure you sign up in advance – Ticketmaster.co.nz.
Sign into your My Ticketmaster account ahead of time
Remember to triple check your passwords, account information, and billing information are all filled in correctly in advance, that way you’re not facing any last-minute account updates when trying to process your order.
Keep an eye on the clock
There will be a time limit applied to all transactions as you are progressed through the ticket purchasing stages. Remember to keep an eye on the timer on your screen and move through the processing pages as quickly as possible (this is even easier when you’ve completed the account set-up stage we mentioned above).
Don’t refresh your screen
Stick to one window while you’re in the Waiting Room and when you’re being pushed through the Smart Queue and always resist the urge to refresh.
Hitting the refresh button means you’ll lose your place in the queue and, as frustrating as it can get, patience is the only way to win this game. Ticketmaster is equipped with sophisticated systems that are designed to manage and process ticket purchases as quickly as possible. The queuing system that appears on your screen will place you at the front of the line as soon as possible.
Remember: there are a lot of fans
We’re expecting this to be a very popular event. When a popular event goes on sale there are hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of customers all attempting to purchase tickets at the same time. Tickets are sold as long as seats are available, and when an act is this popular, sometimes they go very quickly.
Be sure to follow the above tips to ensure you have the best chance of snapping up some tickets.
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Metallica will be coming to New Zealand in November 2025. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.co.nz
