From 22 August to 20 September 2025
The Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) 17th edition will take place from 22 August to 20 September 2025. In this competition, the world's best six passionate nations will compete, including Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, and the USA. These are split into two regional pools to ease travel and ensure at least one home fixture per team:
• Pool A: Tonga, Samoa, Fiji
• Pool B: Japan, USA, Canada
| Date | Fixture/Venue |
|---|---|
| 22 August | Canada vs. USA—Calgary Tonga vs Samoa — Nukuʻalofa |
| 30 August | Fiji vs. Tonga—Suva Japan vs. Canada—Sendai |
| 6 September | Samoa vs. Fiji—Rotorua USA vs. Japan—Sacramento |
| Finals (United States) | |
| 14 September | Semi-finals & 5th/6th playoff—Denver |
| 20 September | Third-place playoff & Grand Final—Salt Lake City |
The USA fans can watch this tournament live on CBS and Paramount, while global fans can enjoy complete coverage of the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) 2025 in HD video quality exclusively at RugbyLiveTV.com. Rugby Live TV offers the best and most affordable streaming packages worldwide, so you won’t miss a single match of the event. Join our website today and get ready to watch the PNC Rugby live stream, along with full match replays in case you miss the live action.
This tournament isn’t just about regional pride—it’s a direct pathway to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. With Fiji and Japan already qualified, the top three other finishers will punch their tickets to the World Cup. The team that finishes sixth still gets another shot through a playoffs route.
Every match counts—not only for silverware but also for shaping the World Rugby rankings and determining future seeds.
It's a six-team showdown where fierce pride, huge stakes, and regional rivalries really heat up.
It also doubles as qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup, meaning the pressure and national pride are through the roof.
The finals are being hosted in the US, a major move toward making the sport truly global.
Keep an eye on Fiji—they've got a mix of legendary players and fresh talents, and the logistical hurdles they face just add to the excitement.