The Australian men's and women's Prime Minister's XIII teams will face their PNG counterparts in Port Moresby on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The matches are scheduled for Santos National Football Stadium.
Ben Te'o will coach the men's team, while Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner will lead the women.
The Australian Rugby League Commission and Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced the squads.
Commission executive chairman Peter V'landys said the selected players were among the game's best and would represent Australia as ambassadors, helping improve lives.
Te'o described the men's squad as a mix of emerging 2026 NRL talent and established stars, with strength up front and speed in the backs.
Skinner said her squad blended emerging players from the 2026 NRLW season with experienced leaders, and was eager for international competition as the women's game grows.
The men selected are William Kennedy, Jojo Fifita, Jaxon Purdue, Nick Meaney, Braidon Burns, Ezra Mam, Lachlan Galvin, Toby Couchman, Billy Walters and Josh Curran.
Also named are Ryan Couchman, David Fifita (captain), Kurt Mann, Tallyn Da Silva, Owen Pattie, Nathan Brown, Tom Chester, Jock Madden, Josh Kerr and Hamish Stewart.
Women selected are Ahlivia Ingram, Andie Robinson, Bree Chester, China Polata, Chloe Jackson, Georgia Hannaway, Jacinta Carter, Jada Taylor, Jasmin Morrissey and Kasey Reh.
The squad also includes Khyliah Gray, Lucy Spain, Montana Clifford, Rory Owen, Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis, Tahlia O'Brien, Taneka Todhunter, Tayla Preston, Tess McWilliams and Tori Shipton.