If the first-round thrillers between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa in the men's Pacific Cup and the Kiwi Ferns and Fetu Samoa in the women's Pacific Cup are anything to go by, the gap between the first and second tier nations, once a yawning chasm, is getting narrower and narrower. And the Pacific Championship itself played an important role in this.
Consisting of four parallel tournaments – the men's and women's Pacific Cup (the highest level of competition) and the men's and women's Pacific Bowl – this is only the fourth men's tournament and the second women's. However, the Pacific Championship has already caused noticeable shifts in the balance of power.
Former New Zealand internationals Addin Fonua-Blake, Siliva Havili and Jason Taumalolo, as well as former Australia representatives Felise Kaufusi and Daniel Tupou, have helped Tonga become a real force, and the same is true for Samoa, who can now harness the talents of former New Zealander Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, former Murray Kangaroo Taulagi, Josh Papalia, Payne Haas and Jeremiah Nanai. Three more Tongan players and five Samoan players have State of Origin experience.
The same pattern is just beginning to emerge in the women's game, with former Fern Annetta Nuuausala and former Jillaru Talia Fuimaono now playing for Samoa, while former New Zealander Lavinia Tauhalalikou plays for Tonga. Meanwhile, starlets Isaiah Yongi, Isaiah Katoa and Leka Halasima have decided to represent Tonga from the start, and the same can be said for Samoan youngsters Blaise Talagi and Dayna Mariner.
While it is deeply disappointing that the Pacific Championship was left out of the team scheduling Australia's Ashes series against England, rugby league has never looked healthier in this part of the world.
Below you will find a complete guide on where to watch live streaming of the 2025 Pacific Championships online, on TV and more. potentially free.
Can I stream the 2025 Pacific Championships for free?
All 14 Pacific Championship games are available to watch for free thanks to 9Now in Australia.
Are you going abroad now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action for free, as if you were at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.
Use a VPN to watch any live stream of the 2025 Pacific Championships.
How to watch live broadcasts of the Pacific Championships in the USA
In the US, some 2025 Pacific Championship games are broadcast live on FOX Soccer Plus, while others are shown on tape delay.
If you don't have cable, Fox Soccer Plus is available through the International Sports Plus add-on on Fubo TV. Plans start at $84.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial, although new users get $20 off their first month. The add-on costs an additional $6.99.
If you are traveling outside the US, you can use NordVPN to catch the action.
How to watch live streaming of the UK Pacific Championships
All games of the 2025 Pacific Championship will be shown on Sky Sport in the UK on Sky Sports Mix.
Sky Sports plans start at £35 per month, or £20 if you're already a Sky subscriber. Alternatively, you can purchase a Now Sports subscription from £14.99 per day or £34.99 per month.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred game lighting.
How to watch live broadcasts of the Pacific Championships in Australia
Every game of the 2025 Pacific Championship will be streamed for free on 9Nowin Australia.
If you are currently on holiday outside of Oz, you can use NordVPN to access network coverage just like at home.
How to watch live broadcasts of the Pacific Championships in Canada
Rugby league fans in Canada will be able to watch the 2025 Pacific Rim Championships on Watch NRL.
Subscription costs £39 per month or £143 per year.
Pacific Championship 2025: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2025 Pacific Championship 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 Cup
Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea
Tonga
What is the schedule for the 2025 Pacific Championships?
(All times Eastern European Time)
MEN'S PACIFIC CUP
Sunday, October 19
2:05 – New Zealand – Samoa
Sunday, October 26
12:00 – Tonga – Samoa.
Sunday, November 2
12:05 – New Zealand – Tonga
Sunday, November 9
12.05 – final of the men's Pacific Cup.
MEN'S PACIFIC BOWL
Saturday, October 18
1:00 – Fiji v Cook Islands
Saturday, October 25
1:00 – Papua New Guinea – Cook Islands
Saturday, November 1
1:00 – Papua New Guinea – Fiji.
WOMEN'S PACIFIC CUP
Saturday, October 18
22:35 – New Zealand – Samoa
Saturday, October 25
23:00 – Australia – Samoa.
Saturday, November 1
21:35 – New Zealand – Australia.
Saturday, November 8
21:35 – Women's Pacific Cup final.
WOMEN'S PACIFIC BOWL
Saturday, October 18
1:00 – Papua New Guinea – Cook Islands
Friday, October 24
12:00 – Cook Islands – Tonga.
Friday, October 31
23:00 – Papua New Guinea – Tonga
Can I follow the 2025 Pacific Championships on my mobile phone?
Certainly! Every major broadcaster 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 key moments from the Pacific Championships on the NRL's official social media channels on TikTok (@NRL), YouTube (@NRL) and Instagram (@NRL).
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