
If the first round thrillers between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa in the men’s Pacific Cup and the Kiwi Ferns and Fetū Sāmoa in the women’s Pacific Cup are any indication, the gap between Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations, once a yawning chasm, is becoming increasingly narrower. And the Pacific Championship itself has played an important role in this.
Composed of four parallel tournaments: the men’s and women’s Pacific Cup (the top competition) and the men’s and women’s Pacific Bowl, this is only the fourth edition of the men’s event and the second edition of the women’s. However, the Pacific Championship has already brought about telling shifts in the balance of power.
Former New Zealand internationals Addin Fonua-Blake, Siliva Havili and Jason Taumalolo and former Australia representatives Felise Kaufusi and Daniel Tupou have helped establish Tonga as a real force, and the same applies to Samoa, who can now call on the talents of former Kiwi Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, the former Kangaroo Murray Taulagi, Josh Papalii and Payne. Haas and Jeremías Nanai. Three other players from Tonga and five from Samoa have State of Origin experience.
The same pattern is starting to emerge in women’s football: former Fern Annetta Nu’uausala and former Jillaroo Taliah Fuimaono now play for Samoa, and former New Zealand representative Lavinia Tauhalaliku plays for Tonga. Meanwhile, stars Isaiah Iongi, Isaiya Katoa and Leka Halasima have opted to represent Tonga from the start, as have Samoan youngsters Blaize Talagi and Deine Mariner.
While it is deeply disappointing that the Pacific Championship has not been a factor in the thinking of the organizing team behind Australia’s Ashes series against England, rugby league has never looked healthier in this part of the world.
Continue reading below for a complete guide on where to watch Pacific Championship 2025 live streams online, on TV and potentially free.
Can I stream the 2025 Pacific Championship for free?
All 14 Pacific Championship games are available to watch for free courtesy of 9Now in australia.
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Use a VPN to watch any Pacific Championship 2025 broadcast
How to watch live streams of the Pacific Championships in the US
In the US, some 2025 Pacific Championship games are broadcast live on FOX Soccer Plus, and others are broadcast on a delayed basis.
If you don’t have the cable channel, Fox Soccer Plus is available through the International Sports Plus add-on on Fubo TV. Plans start at $84.99/month after a FREE 7-day trial, although new users get $20 off the first month. The add-on costs an additional $6.99.
If you are traveling outside the US, you can use NordVPN to capture the action.
How to watch live streams of the Pacific Championships in the UK
All matches of the 2025 Pacific Championship are broadcast on sky sports in the United Kingdom, through the Sky Sports Mix channel.
Sky Sports plans start from £35 a month or £20 if you’re an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, get a subscription to Now Sports from £14.99 a day or £34.99 a month.
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How to watch live streams of the Pacific Championships in Australia
All matches of the 2025 Pacific Championship are broadcast free of charge on 9Nowin Australia.
If you are currently on holiday outside of Oz, you can use NordVPN to access network coverage like you would at home.
How to watch live streams of the Pacific Championships in Canada
Rugby league fans in Canada can watch the 2025 Pacific Championship on See NRL.
A subscription costs £39/month or £143/year.
2025 Pacific Championship FAQ
What are the groups of the 2025 Pacific Championship?
Men’s Pacific Cup
New Zealand
Samoa
Tonga
Men’s Pacific Bowl
Cook Islands
Fiji
Papua New Guinea
Women’s Pacific Cup
Australia
New Zealand
Samoa
Women’s Pacific Bowl
Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea
Tonga
What is the schedule for the 2025 Pacific Championship?
(All times ET)
MEN’S PACIFIC CUP
Sunday October 19
02:05 – New Zealand vs Samoa
Sunday October 26
12:00 – Tonga vs Samoa
Sunday, November 2
12:05 – New Zealand vs Tonga
Sunday, November 9
00:05 – Men’s Pacific Cup Final
PACIFIC BOWL FOR MEN
Saturday October 18
1am – Fiji vs Cook Islands
Saturday October 25
01:00 – Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands
Saturday November 1
01:00 – Papua New Guinea vs Fiji
WOMEN’S PACIFIC CUP
Saturday October 18
22.35 – New Zealand vs Samoa
Saturday October 25
11:00 p.m. – Australia vs Samoa
Saturday November 1
21.35 – New Zealand vs Australia
Saturday November 8
9:35 p.m. – Women’s Pacific Cup Final
PACIFIC BOWL FOR WOMEN
Saturday October 18
01:00 – Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands
Friday October 24
12:00 – Cook Islands vs Tonga
Friday, October 31
11:00 p.m. – Papua New Guinea vs Tonga
Can I follow the 2025 Pacific Championship on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through the browser on your phone.
You can also stay up to date with all the key moments from the Pacific Championship on the NRL’s official social media channels on TikTok (@NRL), YouTube (@NRL) and Instagram (@NRL).
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