If the opening-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 that was once a gaping chasm is getting narrower and narrower. And the Pacific Championships themselves have played a big part in that.
Consisting 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 Championships have already triggered a telling shift in the balance of power.
Former New Zealand internationals Addin Fonua-Blake, Siliva Havili and Jason Taumalolo and former Australian 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 ex-Kiwi Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, previously Kangaroo Murray Taulagi, Josh Papalii, Payne Haas and Jeremiah Nanai. A further three Tonga players and five Samoa players have State of Origin experience.
The same pattern is just starting to emerge in the women’s game, with former Fern Annetta Nu’uausala and former Jillaroo Taliah Fuimaono now turning out for Samoa and former New Zealand representative Lavinia Tauhalaliku playing for Tonga. Starlets Isaiah Iongi, Isaiya Katoa and Leka Halasima, meanwhile, have chosen to represent Tonga right out of the gates, as have Samoan youngsters Blaize Talagi and Deine Mariner.
While it is deeply disappointing that the Pacific Championships did not take into account the planning team behind Australia’s Ashes series against England, rugby league has never looked healthier in this part of the world.
Read on below for a complete guide on where to watch Pacific Championships 2025 live streams online, on TV and potentially free.
Can I stream Pacific Championships 2025 for free?
All 14 games in the Pacific Championships are available to watch for free courtesy of 9 Now in Australia.
Are you traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action for free as if you were at home. NordVPN is our top choice of options.
Use a VPN to watch all Pacific Championships 2025 streams
How to watch Pacific Championships live streams in the US
In the United States, select 2025 Pacific Championships matches will be shown live on FOX Soccer Plus, while others will be shown on tape-delay.
If you don’t have the channel on cable, Fox Soccer Plus is available via the International Sports Plus add-on on Fubo TV. Plans start at $84.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial, though new users get $20 off their first month. The add-on costs an additional $6.99.
If you are traveling outside the United States, you can use NordVPN to capture the action.
How to watch the Pacific Championships live streams in the UK
Every match of the 2025 Pacific Championships will be shown Sky Sports in the UK via the Sky Sports Mix channel.
Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £20 if you’re an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, you can get a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your favorite coverage of the game.
How to watch Pacific Championships live streams in Australia
Every game in the Pacific Championships 2025 is free to air 9 Nowin Australia.
If you are currently on holiday outside of Oz, you can use NordVPN to access the network’s coverage just as you would at home.
How to watch Pacific Championships live streams in Canada
Rugby League fans in Canada can watch the 2025 Pacific Championships on See NRL.
A subscription costs £39/month or £143/year.
Pacific Championships 2025 Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Pacific Championships 2025 pools?
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 Pacific Championships 2025?
(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
12.05 – Men’s Pacific Cup Final
MEN’S PACIFIC BOWL
Saturday 18 October
01.00 – Fiji vs Cook Islands
Saturday 25 October
01.00 – Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands
Saturday 1 November
01.00 – Papua New Guinea vs Fiji
WOMEN’S PACIFIC CUP
Saturday 18 October
10.35pm – New Zealand vs Samoa
Saturday 25 October
11pm – Australia vs Samoa
Saturday 1 November
9.35pm – New Zealand vs Australia
Saturday 8 November
21.35 – Women’s Pacific Cup final
WOMEN’S PACIFIC BOWL
Saturday 18 October
01.00 – Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands
Friday, October 24
12.00 – Cook Islands vs Tonga
Friday, October 31
23.00 – Papua New Guinea vs Tonga
Can I follow the Pacific Championships 2025 on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser.
You can also keep up to date with all the highlights of the Pacific Championships on the NRL’s official social media channels on TikTok (@NRL), YouTube (@NRL) and Instagram (@NRL).
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