Rugby World Cup 2027
The world's biggest rugby tournament comes to Australia.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place in Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027. The tenth edition of the tournament will feature 24 teams and 52 matches across multiple Australian cities.
Time remaining
Reference time:AWST (Hora Estándar del Oeste de Australia)
About the Event
The 2027 Rugby World Cup will bring the men's tournament to Australia and feature 24 teams for the first time. The competition will span seven cities and include a total of 52 matches.
An expanded tournament
The 2027 edition will feature 24 teams divided into six pools of four. The new format introduces a Round of 16 before the quarter-finals, expanding the tournament to 52 matches.
Seven Australian cities
Matches will be played in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney and Townsville. Sydney will use two stadiums during the tournament.
Opening match and final
The opening match will take place on October 1, 2027, at Perth Stadium. The final is scheduled for November 13 at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
When it starts
Highlights
Tournament opening: October 1, 2027
Final: November 13, 2027
Australia will host the tournament
24 teams will compete
The tournament will feature 52 matches
It will be the first Rugby World Cup with 24 teams