Jul 23 2022 Rugby World Cup 2023 Asia/Pacific Play Off Oceania Rugby is pleased to confirm that the Rugby World Cup 2023 Asia/Pacific Play Off direct qualification match between Tonga and Asia 1 will be held at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday 23 July 2022. This is the first time Tonga have played in Australia in almost 20 years! This match will see Tonga continue in its campaign to secure a place at France 2023. The opposing team will be determined during the Asia Rugby Championship final on 9 July between Hong Kong and South Korea. The winner of this match will join South Africa, Scotland, Ireland and Europe 2 in Pool B while the loser will head into the Final Qualification tournament in November 2022. Seating Areas: Grandstand: Allocated seating Try Zone: Temporary grandstand with allocated bench style seating Premium General Admission (Premium GA): Eastern grass hill, picnic style seating General Admission (GA): Northern and Southern grass hills, picnic style seating Tickets on Sale! Event Pricing Grandstand $35.00 Try Zone $25.00 Premium GA - Adult $20.00 Premium GA - Concession/Junior (3-17 years) $15.00 Premium GA - Family (2x Adult, 2x Junior) $55.00 GA - Adult $15.00 GA - Concession/Junior (3-17 years) $10.00 GA - Family (2x Adult, 2x Junior) $40.00 Event Times Carpark, Gates and Ticket Box Open 3.00pm Curtain Raiser Kick Off 3.30pm Main Game Kick Off 5.30pm Children aged 2 and under are free and don’t require a ticket. Concession ticket holders must show proof of identification. Contact the Stadium for any Corporate Hospitality enquires on (07) 5437 7666 or scstadium@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Road Closure Information From 8am – 9pm, Sportsmans Parade from Main Drive to Kawana Aquatic Centre roundabout will be closed. No on-street parking permitted during the closure period. From 2.30pm – 9pm, no right-hand turn permitted from Nicklin Way into Kawana Sports Precinct. Fireworks A fireworks display may occur at the end of the main game. Accessible Seating Accessible seating must be booked via Ticketek. Complete the Accessible Seating Form and Ticketek will contact you to process your booking. Oceania Rugby website Rugby World Cup Volunteer applications Event FAQs