Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has officially opened the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby today.
O'Neill officially kicked off the first match to be played in the new stadium turf in front of a sell out crowd of over 15000 people.
The match is underway between SP Hunters and Penrith Panthers.
Before the official kick off, the new stadium was blessed.
O'Neill thanked city residents for turning up and supporting rugby league.
He also thanked Oil Search for the partnership in building the K170 million facility and the contractors Fletcher Morobe.
He urged the public to look after it and thanked Port Moresby Rugby League for the partnership as well.