Tamaki Makaurau Auckland’s Eden Park will host a blockbuster rugby league triple-header between New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga on Saturday 21 October, as part of the newly announced Pacific Championships in partnership with the NRL.
The Kiwis will face Samoa, igniting a new Pacific rivalry hot off last year’s World Cup momentum; the Kiwi Ferns will line up against Tonga, and an NZ Kiwi A team will assemble for the first time in 17 years. Gates open: TBC NZ Kiwis A v Tonga A: 1.30pm Kiwi Ferns v Tonga: 3.45pm Kiwis v Samoa: 6pm
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Arrive early and explore Kingsland’s bars and eateries before the event. Eden Park is largely cashless, so bring an EFTPOS card or contactless payment method for food, drinks and merchandise.
Getting there
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Public transport is the easiest way to reach Eden Park. Kingsland Station is right next to the stadium, with connections via Waitematā and Maungawhau stations, while several bus routes also serve the area. Event-day road closures and parking restrictions may apply. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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