International Ice Hockey
Pan Pacific Challenge in Queenstown
The Pan Pacific Challenge is here! Featuring teams from Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Hong Kong China, these international teams will compete to see who is crowned the 2026 Pan Pacific Champions!
For one weekend only, each country’s top Under 16 players will meet in Queenstown to battle it out to determine the 2026 Pan Pacific Champion.
Across three days with multiple games per day, you’ll see the very best of the Pacific’s youth players compete in action-packed gameplay.
Come and experience fast-paced international ice hockey in the heart of Queenstown at the 2026 Pan Pacific Challenge!
Ticket Information:
Enjoy 8 games of hockey for just $25!
Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown
General Admission (GA):
Grandstand seating or standing room – first in, best seats!
Children under 5 enter free with a paying adult
Food and beverages available on-site
Tickets are sold as weekend passes – for just $25 come and go to as many games as you want throughout the weekend.
| # | Day | Start Time | End Time | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday 30 October | 4:00 PM | 5:45 PM | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡°Hong Kong ChinaVS🇦🇺Australia |
| 2 | Friday 30 October | 6:15 PM | 8:00 PM | 🇳🇿New ZealandVS🇹ðŸ‡Thailand |
| 3 | Saturday 31 October | 9:00 AM | 10:45 AM | 🇳🇿New ZealandVSðŸ‡ðŸ‡°Hong Kong China |
| 4 | Saturday 31 October | 11:15 AM | 1:00 PM | 🇹ðŸ‡ThailandVS🇦🇺Australia |
| 5 | Saturday 31 October | 5:15 PM | 7:00 PM | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡°Hong Kong ChinaVS🇹ðŸ‡Thailand |
| 6 | Saturday 31 October | 7:30 PM | 9:15 PM | 🇦🇺AustraliaVS🇳🇿New Zealand |
| 7 | Sunday 1 November | 2:15 PM | 4:00 PM | 3rdVS4th |
| 8 | Sunday 1 November | 4:30 PM | 6:15 PM | 1st vs. 2nd - Gold Medal Final |
Game Details | Price |
|---|---|
Date: Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November
Doors Open: 15 minutes prior to each game start time
Location:Â Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown |
