Pacific Championship Rugby League triple-header

Tamaki Makaurau Auckland’s Eden Park will host a blockbuster rugby league triple-header this October.

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  • Words by Auckland NZ
  • Last updated 27 Jul 2024

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

Location Te wāhi
Eden Park, Kingsland
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Western Line trains run to Kingsland station and buses also serve the area. Public transport is usually free with your Eden Park event ticket.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

The food and drink outlets at Eden Park are all cashless, so you’ll need to pay by EFTPOS or credit card. This is to speed up transaction times and minimise queues.