Will the Kiwis lift the Pacific Cup? Here's how to tune in.
Watch New Zealand vs Samoa today as the two sides battle for glory in the Pacific Cup final in Rugby League’s Pacific Championships, with all the TV and streaming information right here in this guide.
The Kiwis are the favourites, having already beaten Samoa in the opening round of the Pacific Cup, at a scoreline of 24-18. Both sides went on to beat the competition’s third side, Tonga, in convincing fashion to set up a re-match in the final.
It should be a great game at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney, so read on for all the details on how to watch the Pacific Championships final online, on TV, and for free, from anywhere.
New Zealand vs Samoa: Key information
– Date: November 9, 2025
– Kick-off time: 4:05pm AEDT (local) / 6:05pm local NZDT / 5:05am GMT
– Channels: Sky Sport (NZ), Channel 9, FoxLeague (Aus), Sky Sports (UK)
– Free stream: 9Now (Australia)
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Watch New Zealand vs Samoa for FREE
You can watch the Pacific Championship final between New Zealand and Samoa for FREE in Australia.
The game is being shown by Channel 9, with live streaming available on the 9Now free streaming platform. Coverage is geo-restricted.
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Watch Kiwis vs Samoa in New Zealand
Fans in New Zealand can watch their Kiwis take on Tonga in the Pacific Championships on Sky Sport 1.
For non-TV subscribers, streaming is available via Sky Sport Now – a day pass costs $29.99 or a monthly plan costs $54.99 per month.
Watch the Pacific Championships final in the UK
Fans in the UK can watch New Zealand vs Samoa in the Pacific Championships’ Pacific Cup final through Sky Sports.
You can sign up to Sky Sports with a long-term TV package for £35 per month, or you can grab a short-term streaming pass through NowTV.
Kick-off is at 5:05am for fans in the UK.
Watch the Pacific Championships in Australia
Fans in Australia have a choice when it comes to watching New Zealand vs Samoa: FoxLeague or Channel 9.
Channel 9 and its 9Now streaming service are free. FoxLeague is a cable channel available online via the Kayo Sports streaming platform.
Live streaming on Watch NRL
The Watch NRL streaming platform for rugby league is showing New Zealand vs Samoa in the Pacific Cup final in the Pacific Championships – subscriptions cost £39 per month or the local equivalent.
Coverage is geo-restricted, so those in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will be blocked from the stream.
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