Canada hosts the USA Eagles as they kick off the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) on Friday at the McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
The Pacific Nations Cup is a key tournament for both teams, serving as a direct qualification to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Excluding Japan and Fiji, who have already qualified, the top three teams will secure a spot in the 24-team tournament two years later.
Canada is ranked 25th in the world, also the lowest-ranked team in this tournament.. They have lost all of their last five matches and come into this clash with poor form while looking to improve on their sixth-place finish from 2024.
The USA are ranked 16th in the world and have won three of their last five Tests, including consecutive victories over Portugal, Tonga, and Spain last November. AJ MacGinty remains the Eagles' star fly-half, but at 35, the team is already eyeing younger replacements ahead of the next World Cup.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.
Canada vs. USA Rugby live stream, TV channel
TV channel: Rugby Pass
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The Canada vs. USA Rugby match from the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup can be watched in the U.S. via Rugby Pass.
What time does Canada vs. USA Rugby kick off?
The Canada vs. USA Rugby clash takes place at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Canada and kicks off on Friday, Aug. 22 at 7:00 p.m. local time (MDT)
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Aug. 22 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Aug. 22 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Aug. 22 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Aug. 22 | 6:00 p.m. |
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 schedule
All times ET
Friday, August 22
- Canada vs. USA at McMahon Stadium, Calgary (9:00 p.m. ET)
- Tonga vs. Samoa at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa (10:00 p.m. ET)
Friday, August 29
- Fiji vs. Tonga at HFC Bank Stadium, Suva (11:00 p.m. ET)
- Japan vs. Canada at Yurtec Stadium, Sendai (4:00 a.m. ET, Aug 30)
Friday, September 5
- Samoa vs. Fiji at Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua (11:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, September 6
- USA vs. Japan at Heart Health Park, Sacramento, California (9:05 p.m. ET, Sep 6)
Sunday, September 14
- A3 vs. B3 (5th Place Play-Off) at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Denver, Colorado (2:35 p.m. =)
- A2 vs. B1 (Semi-final 1) at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Denver, Colorado (5:35 p.m. ET)
- A1 vs. B2 (Semi-final 2) at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Denver, Colorado (8:35 p.m. ET)
Saturday, September 20
- Loser SF1 vs. Loser SF2 (3rd Place Play-Off) at America First Field, Salt Lake City, Utah (6:35 p.m. ET)
- Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2 (Final) at America First Field, Salt Lake City, Utah (9:35 p.m. ET)