{"id":46482,"date":"2025-08-05T23:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T23:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/46482\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T23:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T23:48:09","slug":"2025-pacific-championships-draw-confirmed-pasifika-pride-to-light-up-october-and-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/46482\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Pacific Championships Draw Confirmed: Pasifika Pride to Light Up October and November"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Following the unforgettable scenes from last year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 2025 Pacific Championships Overview<\/p>\n<p>The tournament includes four competitions:<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Cup \u2013 Men: New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Cup \u2013 Women: Australia, New Zealand, Samoa<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Bowl \u2013 Men: Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Cook Islands<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Bowl \u2013 Women: PNG, Tonga, Cook Islands<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Key Match Highlights<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 19 October: New Zealand hosts Samoa in a blockbuster Cup opener at Go Media Stadium, Auckland<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 26 October: A massive double-header at Suncorp Stadium, with Samoa v Tonga (Men) and Australia v Samoa (Women)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 2 November: Eden Park hosts another thrilling double-header, with New Zealand v Tonga (Men) and New Zealand v Australia (Women)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 9 November: The Finals for both Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Pacific Cup will light up CommBank Stadium, Sydney<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Santos Stadium in Port Moresby will host all Pacific Bowl matches, celebrating PNG\u2019s passion for the game across three consecutive Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f What They Said<\/p>\n<p>NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said the Championships continue to capture the soul of international rugby league:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing stirs the emotions and inspires players or fans quite like national pride\u2026 the Pacific Championships showcase the unique energy and passion that sets international footy apart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Ticket Info<\/p>\n<p>On Sale From: Wednesday, 6 August<\/p>\n<p>NRL Club Members: From 10am AEST<\/p>\n<p>NRL Account Holders: From 3pm AEST<\/p>\n<p>General Public: From 4pm AEST<\/p>\n<p>Prices:<\/p>\n<p>Members: Adults from $15, Families from $30<\/p>\n<p>Public: Adults from $25, Families from $50<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Get yours at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nrl.com\/tickets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nrl.com\/tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccb Full 2025 Pacific Championships Draw<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"289\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-405.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415355\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Pacific Cup \u2013 Men<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 19 Oct \u2013 NZ v Samoa (Go Media Stadium, Auckland)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 26 Oct \u2013 Samoa v Tonga (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 2 Nov \u2013 NZ v Tonga (Eden Park, Auckland)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 9 Nov \u2013 Final (CommBank Stadium, Sydney)<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Cup \u2013 Women<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 19 Oct \u2013 NZ v Samoa (Go Media Stadium, Auckland)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 26 Oct \u2013 Australia v Samoa (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 2 Nov \u2013 NZ v Australia (Eden Park, Auckland)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sun 9 Nov \u2013 Final (CommBank Stadium, Sydney)<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Bowl \u2013 Men (All in Port Moresby)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sat 18 Oct \u2013 Fiji v Cook Islands<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sat 25 Oct \u2013 PNG v Cook Islands<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sat 1 Nov \u2013 PNG v Fiji<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Bowl \u2013 Women (All in Port Moresby)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sat 18 Oct \u2013 PNG v Cook Islands<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3 Sat 25 Oct \u2013 Tonga v Cook Islands<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NRL has today unveiled the official draw for the 2025 Pacific Championships, with four weekends of 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