Rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea will be able to attend World Cup games in the capital Port Moresby later this year for less than $US10.
World Cup CEO Andrew Hill unveiled the ticketing details and kick-off times at the National Football Stadium for the Kumuls three pool games against Wales, Ireland and the United States.
"When setting the prices for the three Rugby League World Cup 2017 games to be contested in Papua New Guinea, our priority was to make tickets affordable and accessible to as many fans as possible, particularly families," he said.
"It was a conscious decision on the part of the Organising Committee to ensure there was a ticket price to suit everyone and provide an opportunity for fans and families to attend this year's Rugby League World Cup.
"This year's tournament is the most anticipated sporting event Papua New Guinea has ever hosted and we know there is huge demand for tickets from fans wanting to be part of history.
With a capped crowd capacity of 15,000 for each game, we expect tickets to sell quickly when they go on general sale".
PNG coach Michael Marum, Rugby League World Cup CEO Andrew Hill and Kumuls fullback Stargroth Amean promote cheap ticket prices in Port Moresby. Photo: Supplied / Rocky Roe
The cheapest tickets for seats in the north and south grandstands will cost 30 kina, or just under $US9.50.
Seats in the eastern grandstand will cost 50 kina, or less than $US16, while seats in the western grandstand range from 80 to 120 kina, or between $US25 and $US38.
Tickets to the PNG home matches go on sale next Thursday, while the World Cup kicks off at the end of October.
