Tonga vs Samoa live at the Rugby League World Cup 2026: Mate Ma'a Tonga v Toa Samoa (also searched as Tao Samoa) at CommBank Stadium, Sydney, kicking off at 8:05 PM AEDT on Sunday 1 November. This page has the kick-off time in your timezone, where to watch, and what is at stake. For the countdown and the score, open the Tonga vs Samoa live page.
Tonga vs Samoa live score
The live score for Tonga v Samoa is on our match page. The score is updated during the match, and the full-time result is added within minutes of the final whistle. We do not copy commentary from broadcasters, so use the TV or stream below to watch it live.
Tonga vs Samoa live today: kick-off time
| Region | Local time (Sunday 1 November) |
|---|---|
| Australia, Sydney (AEDT) | 8:05 PM |
| Australia, Brisbane (AEST) | 7:05 PM |
| Australia, Perth (AWST) | 5:05 PM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 10:05 PM |
| Tonga and Samoa | 10:05 PM |
| Fiji | 9:05 PM |
| Papua New Guinea | 7:05 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 (EST) | 4:05 AM |
| USA Pacific (PST) | 1:05 AM |
Clocks in the UK and France went back on 25 October, and US clocks go back on the morning of 1 November, so the US times above are winter time.
Where to watch Tonga vs Samoa live
- Australia: Seven, free-to-air, and 7plus Sport, free with an account.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport, and ThreeNow for the free-to-air coverage.
- UK, Ireland, USA and Canada: Premier Sports.
- Tonga, Samoa and the rest of the Pacific: check the official RLWC 2026 site for your local broadcaster.
- Everywhere else: check the official RLWC 2026 site.
See how to watch Tonga vs Samoa for more details.
Tonga live today and Toa Samoa live today
Both Tonga and Samoa play on Sunday 1 November, and it is the final game of the pool stage. Check the Rugby League World Cup live page for the matches on every day of the tournament, the schedule for the full fixture list and the results page after full time.
What is at stake
Both teams have won both games so far. Tonga beat England 30–12 and Lebanon 36–0, and Samoa beat France 78–4 and Papua New Guinea 64–6. The official tournament site says a win secures a semi-final place, though the combined pool format is complicated. The pool tables show the latest standings.
For the build-up, form and our prediction, read the Tonga vs Samoa prediction and preview.
More on Tonga vs Samoa
- Tonga vs Samoa match page
- Tonga team page and Samoa team page
- Tickets guide: the match sold out weeks ago
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the Tonga vs Samoa live score?
Open the Tonga vs Samoa live page on rlwcfans for the score and the countdown to kick-off. The score is updated during the match and the full-time result is added within minutes of the final whistle.
What time is Tonga vs Samoa live today?
On Sunday 1 November 2026 the match kicks off at 8:05 PM AEDT at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. That is 10:05 PM in Tonga and Samoa, 9:05 AM in the UK and 3:05 PM in Bangladesh.
Is Tonga live today?
Tonga play Samoa on Sunday 1 November in the final pool match. Use our live page to see the kick-off time in your timezone.
Is Toa Samoa live today?
Samoa also play Tonga on Sunday 1 November. Toa Samoa is sometimes searched as Tao Samoa. Open the Rugby League World Cup live page for every match of the day.
Which channel shows Tonga vs Samoa live?
Seven and 7plus Sport in Australia, Sky Sport and ThreeNow in New Zealand, and Premier Sports in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada.