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Rugby World Cup 2027

Australia hosts the Rugby World Cup from 1 October to 13 November 2027, with matches in seven cities and the final in Sydney.

Stadium Australia at Sydney Olympic Park seen from outside
Illustrative photo of Stadiums in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle and Townsville, not from this event.
Photo: Jason L, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

The official site lists seven host cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney and Townsville. Perth stages the opening match, and Sydney hosts the final, the bronze final and both semi-finals.

The site names 24 participating teams and says tickets are on sale. A 30 September 2026 news item reports that more than half of the tickets had been secured.

Highlights

  • 24 teams
  • Seven host cities
  • Opening match in Perth
  • Final and semi-finals in Sydney

Details

Date
1 Oct to 13 Nov 2027
Date note
The final and bronze final are in Sydney; Perth hosts the opening match.
Venue
Stadiums in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle and Townsville
Where
Sydney, Australia
Organiser
World Rugby
Status
Confirmed
1 Oct to 13 Nov 2027
Stadiums in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle and Townsville

Rugby World Cup is the official seller. Hadath does not sell tickets. Dates and prices can change: confirm on the organiser's page before you buy or travel.