The NRL has today unveiled the official draw for the 2025 Pacific Championships, with four weekends of international rugby league scheduled across New Zealand, Australia, and Papua New Guinea from October 18 to November 9.
Following the unforgettable scenes from last year’s Finals at CommBank Stadium, where the Kangaroos and Jillaroos lifted the Pacific Cup trophies, the 2025 edition promises even more fireworks with fierce rivalries, vibrant fan culture, and nation-versus-nation intensity.
📅 2025 Pacific Championships Overview
The tournament includes four competitions:
- Pacific Cup – Men: New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga
- Pacific Cup – Women: Australia, New Zealand, Samoa
- Pacific Bowl – Men: Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Cook Islands
- Pacific Bowl – Women: PNG, Tonga, Cook Islands
📍 Key Match Highlights
- Sunday 19 October: New Zealand hosts Samoa in a blockbuster Cup opener at Go Media Stadium, Auckland
- Sunday 26 October: A massive double-header at Suncorp Stadium, with Samoa v Tonga (Men) and Australia v Samoa (Women)
- Sunday 2 November: Eden Park hosts another thrilling double-header, with New Zealand v Tonga (Men) and New Zealand v Australia (Women)
- Sunday 9 November: The Finals for both Men’s and Women’s Pacific Cup will light up CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Meanwhile, Santos Stadium in Port Moresby will host all Pacific Bowl matches, celebrating PNG’s passion for the game across three consecutive Saturdays.
🗣️ What They Said
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said the Championships continue to capture the soul of international rugby league:
“Nothing stirs the emotions and inspires players or fans quite like national pride… the Pacific Championships showcase the unique energy and passion that sets international footy apart.”
🎟️ Ticket Info
- On Sale From: Wednesday, 6 August
- NRL Club Members: From 10am AEST
- NRL Account Holders: From 3pm AEST
- General Public: From 4pm AEST
- Prices:
- Members: Adults from $15, Families from $30
- Public: Adults from $25, Families from $50
👉 Get yours at nrl.com/tickets
📋 Full 2025 Pacific Championships Draw
Pacific Cup – Men
- 🗓 Sun 19 Oct – NZ v Samoa (Go Media Stadium, Auckland)
- 🗓 Sun 26 Oct – Samoa v Tonga (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
- 🗓 Sun 2 Nov – NZ v Tonga (Eden Park, Auckland)
- 🗓 Sun 9 Nov – Final (CommBank Stadium, Sydney)
Pacific Cup – Women
- 🗓 Sun 19 Oct – NZ v Samoa (Go Media Stadium, Auckland)
- 🗓 Sun 26 Oct – Australia v Samoa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
- 🗓 Sun 2 Nov – NZ v Australia (Eden Park, Auckland)
- 🗓 Sun 9 Nov – Final (CommBank Stadium, Sydney)
Pacific Bowl – Men (All in Port Moresby)
- 🗓 Sat 18 Oct – Fiji v Cook Islands
- 🗓 Sat 25 Oct – PNG v Cook Islands
- 🗓 Sat 1 Nov – PNG v Fiji
Pacific Bowl – Women (All in Port Moresby)
- 🗓 Sat 18 Oct – PNG v Cook Islands
- 🗓 Sat 25 Oct – Tonga v Cook Islands
