Vol. 3 of Auckland's most talked-about singles tennis event lands at Mission Bay on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Event: Rally & Romance Vol. 3 — Singles Tennis 🎾
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (arrive by 1:00 PM)
Venue: Mission Bay Tennis Club, 11A Marau Crescent, Mission Bay, Auckland 1071
Hosted by: Tennis One × Thursday Auckland
Tickets: Limited · 1 drink included on arrival · 18+ · ID required

Auckland's Best Singles Event Just Got a Court

If you've been looking for something different to do in Auckland this June,  something that actually gets you off the couch, off your phone, and in front of real people, this is it.

Rally & Romance Vol. 3 is back at Mission Bay Tennis Club on Saturday 20 June, and it's the one singles event in Auckland where nobody's staring at a screen or waiting for an algorithm to do the work.

Tennis One has partnered with Thursday Auckland,  the world's leading singles social platform, active in 150+ cities  to create something that works differently. Instead of speed dating, awkward silences or forced introductions, you play tennis. The game breaks the ice. The rallies start the conversations. The connections happen naturally.

What Happens at Rally & Romance

Arrive at 1:00 PM, collect your drink, and step onto the courts at one of Auckland's most beautiful locations,  Mission Bay, right on the waterfront. From there, it's two and a half hours of guided rallies, rotations, laughter, and the kind of easy social energy that only sport can create.

- Guided rallies with rotations , you meet everyone on the court
- All levels welcome , no tennis experience needed whatsoever
- One complimentary drink on arrival
- A crowd of 100+ singles who chose this over another Saturday on the couch
- 40% of attendees come solo and always leave with new connections
- No app, no swiping, no matching required
- Physical ID required · strictly 18+

Why Mission Bay Keeps Selling Out ?

Rally & Romance Vol. 1 sold out. Vol. 2 sold out and left a waiting list. Both editions showed the same thing: when you put singles in a setting with movement, light, and a shared activity, something real happens.

Mission Bay Tennis Club provides the perfect backdrop ,  six floodlit courts, sea breeze off the Waitematā, and an energy that makes a Saturday afternoon feel like a holiday. It's one of Auckland's most active social tennis venues, and on 20 June, it's all yours.

New to Tennis? That's Actually the Point

Rally & Romance is not a tennis competition. There are no rankings, no grades, and no pressure to perform. The tennis is the format, not the focus. It's a social event first ,  one that uses the court as the best possible icebreaker.

If you've never played tennis before, or haven't picked up a racquet since school, you're in exactly the right company. Most people who attend are there for the social experience, and Tennis One's coaches design the rally format to make everyone feel comfortable from the first ball.

About Tennis One × Thursday Auckland

Tennis One is Auckland's award-winning tennis coaching club, based at Mission Bay and Pakuranga, and recognised as Tennis Auckland and Tennis New Zealand Club of the Year 2024–25. Led by Director Nelson Cuellar (ITF Level 2 certified, Tennis Auckland Club Coach of the Year 2018–19), Tennis One has built a reputation for creating some of the most welcoming and energetic tennis environments in New Zealand.

Thursday Auckland is the local arm of Thursday , the world's largest singles social events platform. Every week, Thursday hosts events in 150+ cities, from bar nights to run clubs to sporting events, all exclusively for singles. In Auckland, they've found a natural home at Mission Bay. Together, Tennis One and Thursday Auckland have created one of the most original social formats the city has seen — combining elite tennis infrastructure with a purpose-built singles community.

Tickets Are Limited — Don't Wait

Both previous editions sold out before the event date. Based on demand from the Vol. 2 waiting list, Vol. 3 is expected to do the same. If you're looking for something to do in Auckland on Saturday 20 June — especially if you're single, social-sport curious, or just want a great afternoon out — don't put this one off.

Grab your ticket here → https://www.thursday.com/events/auckland/1063c94e-eec0-42ea-a2bb-38c389134f53

Want to Keep Playing After the Event?

Many Rally & Romance attendees discover a new love for tennis at these events. If that's you, Tennis One runs beginner and intermediate programmes for adults in Mission Bay year-round, including Friday Night Socials (tennis, pizza, music — every Friday from 7pm), Cardio Tennis, and private lessons with certified coaches.

Follow @tennisone_nz on Instagram for upcoming events, and  @thursday.auckland for the full Thursday Auckland events calendar.

Tennis One × Thursday Auckland — Tennis, Passion & You.