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The Aotea Centre in Auckland is hosting a full weekend of TAK Games Oceania Regionals on 29 and 30 August 2026. Six separate events across two days: One Piece Regional, Dragon Ball Super MASTERS Regional, Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Regional, Digimon Regional, Gundam Regional, and One Piece Treasure Cup.
It is the largest multi-game TAK Games event in New Zealand for 2026, and with flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Auckland available from under AU$200 return, it represents a realistic travel event for competitive Australian players chasing ranking points in multiple games.
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Auckland Oceania Regionals August 2026: Key Details
- Venue: Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
- Dates: 29 to 30 August 2026
- Organiser: TAK Games
- 29 August events: One Piece Card Game Regional, Dragon Ball Super MASTERS Regional, Digimon Regional
- 30 August events: Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Regional, Gundam Regional, One Piece Treasure Cup
- Registration: events.humanitix.com/host/tak-games
Why Auckland in August?
The Auckland Regionals represent the only New Zealand leg of the TAK Games Oceania series in 2026. For New Zealand players, these are the closest Regional events of the year. For Australian players, the Auckland weekend is the largest number of Regional Championship opportunities in a single trip available anywhere in the Oceania region.
Six events across two days means players who compete in multiple Bandai games can earn ranking points in several simultaneously. The Aotea Centre is one of Auckland's premier convention venues, centrally located in the Auckland CBD with easy access from both the airport and surrounding accommodation.
One Piece Card Game Auckland Regional (29 August)
The One Piece Card Game Regional Championship at the Auckland Aotea Centre on 29 August is a Constructed format event. Players bring an optimised One Piece deck using the current legal card pool.
One Piece competitive meta in Oceania closely follows Japanese and Asian tournament results. The One Piece competitive scene has one of the most active Oceania tournament circuits of any Bandai game, with regular Regional events in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney throughout 2026.
The Auckland Regional adds a New Zealand opportunity to the circuit and may draw players from the broader Oceania region who want an additional ranking event.
Check current One Piece card prices in AUD on C3 before preparing your Auckland deck.
Dragon Ball Super MASTERS Auckland Regional (29 August)
The Dragon Ball Super Card Game MASTERS Regional at Auckland on 29 August runs Constructed format with the current MASTERS legal card pool.
For DBS MASTERS players, the Auckland Regional follows the Brisbane Regional on 19 July and the Sydney Regional in August. Players who are accumulating ranking points across the 2026 Oceania series have three Australian events plus the Auckland New Zealand event to work with before the series concludes.
Check current Dragon Ball Super prices in AUD on C3 for competitive card pricing.
Digimon Card Game Auckland Regional (29 August)
The Digimon Card Game Championship Auckland Regional on 29 August runs Constructed format as part of the TAK Games Digimon Oceania series. It follows the Brisbane Digimon Regional on 19 July.
The Digimon Card Game competitive scene in Australia and New Zealand has grown steadily through the TAK Games Oceania infrastructure. Auckland provides New Zealand players access to a Regional Championship event without international travel.
Check current Digimon card prices in AUD on C3 before building your Regional deck.
Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Auckland Regional (30 August)
Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Regional Championship runs on 30 August at the Aotea Centre. Constructed format using the current Fusion World legal card pool.
Fusion World is the newer DBS title and its competitive scene is still establishing its Oceania infrastructure. The Auckland Regional provides New Zealand players their only domestic Fusion World Regional Championship for 2026.
Gundam Card Game Auckland Regional (30 August)
The Gundam Card Game Auckland Regional on 30 August follows the Brisbane Regional on 18 July and the Melbourne Regional on 25 July. It is the third and final Gundam Regional of the July-August Oceania series.
For competitive Gundam players accumulating ranking points, three Regionals across Brisbane, Melbourne, and Auckland represents a significant opportunity. The Auckland date on 30 August gives players who attended the Australian events enough recovery time for a second trip if rankings justify the travel.
Check current Gundam card prices in AUD on C3 before finalising your Auckland deck.
One Piece Treasure Cup Auckland (30 August)
The One Piece Treasure Cup is a companion event to the Regional Championship, running on 30 August. Treasure Cup events typically use Constructed format with prizes distinct from the Regional Championship ladder. They provide additional competitive play and prizing for One Piece players who want more games beyond the Regional structure.
Travelling to Auckland for the Regionals
Auckland is a short flight from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Return flights from AU$150 to AU$350 depending on booking timing and airline are commonly available. The Auckland CBD to Aotea Centre is a short walk from most central hotels.
Accommodation in Auckland CBD is plentiful but books faster than you might expect for event weekends. If you are planning to attend, book flights and accommodation as soon as dates are confirmed.
A realistic two-game budget for Australian players travelling to Auckland: AU$400 to AU$700 total including flights, two nights accommodation, and event entry. Spread across two Regional Championship ranking opportunities in different games, the cost-per-ranking-event is competitive with domestic alternatives.
Travel tip: book flights and accommodation early
Auckland event weekends fill popular hotels quickly. Flights booked 6 to 8 weeks before the August event date are consistently cheaper than last-minute bookings. If you are seriously considering attending, book travel now rather than waiting until you confirm your competitive plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What events run at the Auckland TAK Games Regionals in August 2026? Six events across two days at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. On 29 August: One Piece Regional, Dragon Ball Super MASTERS Regional, Digimon Regional. On 30 August: Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Regional, Gundam Regional, One Piece Treasure Cup.
How do I register for the Auckland Regionals? Registration is through the TAK Games Humanitix page at events.humanitix.com/host/tak-games. Individual event listings will appear as registration opens closer to August.
Is it worth travelling from Australia for the Auckland Regionals? Depends on your ranking goals. For players competing in multiple Bandai games, six Regional Championship events in one trip is extremely efficient. For single-game players, the travel cost needs to justify against your ranking position and goals for that specific game.
What format are the Auckland Regional Championships? Constructed format for all Regional Championship events, using the current legal card pool for each respective game at the time of the event.
Where can I check card prices for these games in AUD? C3 tracks current AUD prices for One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Digimon, and Gundam updated daily from live market data.