The Bay of Plenty Steamers prepare to take on Taranaki at Baypark as the ITM Cup season kicks off.

Tauranga Intermediate students showed their support for the Steamers when the team visited them on Friday.

Tauranga Intermediate students dressed up to show their support for the Bay of Plenty Steamers.

The boys in blue and yellow were at the school to promote an anti-bullying campaign.

Many of the students have faith the local team to win the game and voiced the support.

Kick off will be at 2.30pm at Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui.