Rugby World Cup 2027 Schedule | Match Dates & Venues
Rugby World Cup 2027 Schedule
1 October - 13 November 2027 | 54 Matches | 8 Stadiums | 7 Host Cities
Key Dates
Opening Match: 1 October 2027 - Perth Stadium | Final: 13 November 2027 - Stadium Australia, Sydney
Tournament Information
Tournament Dates: 1 October - 13 November 2027
Total Matches: 54 matches (36 pool stage + 8 round of 16 + 4 quarter-finals + 2 semi-finals + bronze final + final)
Teams: 24 nations in 6 pools of 4
Host Cities: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle, Townsville
Stadiums: 8 world-class venues (Stadium Australia, Sydney Football Stadium, Perth Stadium, Brisbane Stadium, Docklands Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Newcastle Stadium, North Queensland Stadium)
Ticket Presale: 18 February 2026 at 12:00 AEDT for registered fans
Tournament Overview
Key Fixtures
Opening Match - 1 October 2027
| Date | Match | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2027 | Opening Ceremony & Opening Match |
Perth Stadium Perth | Boorloo (60,000 capacity) |
Pool |
Semi-Finals - November 2027
| Date | Match | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2027 | Semi-Final 1 |
Stadium Australia Sydney | Wangal (82,000 capacity) |
Semi-Final |
| Nov 2027 | Semi-Final 2 |
Stadium Australia Sydney | Wangal (82,000 capacity) |
Semi-Final |
Finals Weekend - 13 November 2027
| Date | Match | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2027 | Bronze Final (3rd Place Playoff) |
Stadium Australia Sydney | Wangal (82,000 capacity) |
Bronze |
| 13 Nov 2027 | Rugby World Cup 2027 Final |
Stadium Australia Sydney | Wangal (82,000 capacity) |
FINAL |
Venues & Match Allocation
Pool Stage
36 pool matches across all 8 venues from 1 October 2027. Each of the 24 teams plays three pool matches, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the Round of 16.
| Pool | Teams | Matches | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool A | New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong China, Chile | 6 Matches | View Pool A |
| Pool B | South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania | 6 Matches | View Pool B |
| Pool C | Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada | 6 Matches | View Pool C |
| Pool D | Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal | 6 Matches | View Pool D |
| Pool E | France, Japan, USA, Samoa | 6 Matches | View Pool E |
| Pool F | England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe | 6 Matches | View Pool F |
Knockout Stage
Round of 16
8 matches across Perth Stadium (2), Brisbane Stadium (2), Docklands Stadium Melbourne (2), and Sydney Football Stadium (2). The top two teams from each pool plus the four best third-placed teams advance.
Quarter-Finals
4 matches - 2 at Stadium Australia (Sydney) and 2 at Brisbane Stadium.
Semi-Finals
Both semi-finals at Stadium Australia, Sydney - the only venue hosting both semi-final matches.
Bronze Final & Final
Both matches at Stadium Australia, Sydney. The Final on 13 November 2027 will crown the Rugby World Cup champions.
Ticket Information
Presale: 18 February 2026 at 12:00 AEDT - Register at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com by 17 February 2026
Match Schedule: Full schedule with dates and kick-off times announced 3 February 2026
Hospitality: VIP packages available for all matches
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