England vs Papua New Guinea live is on Friday 30 October at 9:05 AM GMT (8:05 PM AEDT) at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, and England must win to keep their semi-final hopes alive. This guide shows how to watch England vs PNG live on TV, stream and radio, and the kick-off time in your timezone. For the score, open the England vs Papua New Guinea live page.
England vs PNG kick-off time in your timezone
| Region | Local time (Friday 30 October) |
|---|---|
| Australia, Sydney and Wollongong (AEDT) | 8:05 PM |
| Australia, Brisbane (AEST) | 7:05 PM |
| Australia, Perth (AWST) | 5:05 PM |
| Papua New Guinea | 7:05 PM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 10:05 PM |
| Fiji | 9:05 PM |
| Tonga and Samoa | 10:05 PM |
| Bangladesh | 3:05 PM |
| India | 2:35 PM |
| Pakistan | 2:05 PM |
| South Africa | 11:05 AM |
| France (CET) | 10:05 AM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 9:05 AM |
| USA Eastern (EDT) | 5:05 AM |
| USA Pacific (PDT) | 2:05 AM |
UK and French clocks went back on 25 October, so England fans in the UK are on GMT. US clocks do not change until 1 November.
How to watch England vs Papua New Guinea live
- United Kingdom: Premier Sports 1 and Premier Player. BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds also have live commentary on men's matches.
- Australia: Seven, free-to-air, and 7plus Sport, free with an account.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport, and ThreeNow for free-to-air coverage.
- Ireland, USA and Canada: Premier Sports.
- Everywhere else: check the official RLWC 2026 site.
Rights can change, so confirm on the broadcaster's own site. See our how to watch guide for every country.
Why England need this win
England must beat Papua New Guinea, then hope Tonga beat Samoa on 1 November. If Samoa win, England are out, because of their inferior head-to-head record against Tonga. If Tonga win, points difference between England and Samoa decides it, and England trail Samoa by 68 points going into this game. That means England need a big win, as BBC Sport reports.
Live today, but cannot watch?
Follow the match on England vs Papua New Guinea live, and see the other matches of the day on our Rugby League World Cup live page. England's wheelchair team and women's team also play in Wollongong the same day, before the men.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I watch England vs Papua New Guinea live?
Premier Sports 1 and Premier Player show it in the UK, Seven and 7plus Sport in Australia, and Sky Sport and ThreeNow in New Zealand. BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds have live commentary.
What time is England vs PNG?
Kick-off is 9:05 AM GMT on Friday 30 October 2026 at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, which is 8:05 PM AEDT, 7:05 PM in Papua New Guinea and 3:05 PM in Bangladesh.
Is England vs PNG on BBC?
BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app have live commentary on every men's match. The TV pictures in the UK are on Premier Sports 1 and Premier Player.
Is England vs Papua New Guinea free to watch?
In Australia it is free on Seven and 7plus Sport with an account, and in New Zealand ThreeNow offers free-to-air coverage. Premier Sports is a paid service in the UK.
Where can I follow the England vs PNG live score?
Open the England vs Papua New Guinea live page on rlwcfans for the countdown and the score.