Melbourne Aces & Baseball NZ Announce International Series – Melbourne Aces vs. Baseball New Zealand’s Diamondblacks
December 26–28 | Melbourne Ballpark
The Melbourne Aces & Baseball NZ are excited to announce a blockbuster international baseball series this summer. The Melbourne Aces will be welcoming Baseball New Zealand’s ’Men’s Diamondblacks team to Melbourne Ballpark from December 26 to 28.
Game Schedule:
- Friday, December 26 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, December 27 – 7:00 PM
- Sunday, December 28 – 1:00 PM
This historic series marks the first time in history that a New Zealand Men’s side will face the Aces. The Diamondblacks squad will be made up of elite players from the New Zealand national team, alongside select international college and professional athletes.
Melbourne Aces General Manager Justin Huber said:
“We’re thrilled to reignite the trans-Tasman rivalry on the diamond. Baseball New Zealand brings a high calibre of talent, and this series represents the beginning of what we hope becomes an annual Boxing Day tradition at Melbourne Ballpark.”
The two nations share a proud history of sporting rivalry, and this series aims to establish a new chapter—a Boxing Day baseball classic, that sits firmly on the Melbourne summer sporting calendar.
Baseball New Zealand CEO Megan Crockett added:
“This is an exciting step for New Zealand baseball. Our national players are competing all over the world, and this series provides a great opportunity to bring them together on the diamond and test ourselves against one of Australia’s premier professional teams.”
Don’t miss your chance to witness elite international baseball, family-friendly entertainment, and the next big step in the trans-Tasman sporting rivalry.
Tickets and full series details coming soon.