The franchise confirmed this morning that the Highlanders will play the Japanese-based Sunwolves in Invercargill. The game will kick-off at 5.15pm on Saturday April 22.
It will be the Highlanders' first game against the Sunwolves, who had their debut season in Super Rugby in 2016.
The side's seven other home Super Rugby games, alongside a match against the British and Irish Lions, will be held at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Highlanders home games 2017
Friday February 24 v Chiefs, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm
Saturday March 4 v Crusaders, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm
Friday March 31 v Rebels, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm
Saturday April 8 v Blues, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm
Saturday April 22 v Sunwolves, Rugby Park Stadium, 5.15pm
Friday April 28 v Stormers, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm
Saturday May 27 v Waratahs, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm
Tuesday June 13 v British and Irish Lions, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm
Friday July 14 v Reds, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 7.35pm