Rugby World Cup 2027 Guide | Australia Tournament Info
Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia
Your complete guide to the 11th Rugby World Cup - the biggest event in world rugby
October 1 - November 13, 2027
24Nations
52Matches
8Host Cities
6Pools
44Days
Host Cities & Venues
Eight world-class Australian cities will host Rugby World Cup 2027 matches. Click on any city to explore matches and buy tickets.
Sydney
Final HostStadium Australia (ANZ Stadium)
83,500 capacity
Final, Semi-Finals, Pool Matches
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Brisbane
Quarter-FinalsBrisbane Stadium (Suncorp)
52,500 capacity
Quarter-Finals, Pool Matches
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Melbourne
Round of 16Docklands Stadium (Marvel)
53,500 capacity
R16, Pool Matches
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Perth
Round of 16Perth Stadium (Optus)
60,000 capacity
R16, Pool Matches
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Adelaide
Pool StageAdelaide Oval
53,500 capacity
Pool Stage Matches
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Newcastle
Pool StageNewcastle Stadium
30,000 capacity
Pool Stage Matches
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Townsville
Pool StageNorth Queensland Stadium
25,000 capacity
Pool Stage Matches
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Key Tournament Dates
October 1, 2027
Opening Ceremony & First Match
Tournament kicks off with the opening ceremony followed by Australia vs Pool A opponent
October 1-25, 2027
Pool Stage
36 matches across 6 pools determine qualification for the knockout rounds
October 26-28, 2027
Round of 16
First knockout round - top 2 from each pool advance to face third-place qualifiers
November 1-2, 2027
Quarter-Finals
Eight teams battle for semi-final spots across premium venues
November 8-9, 2027
Semi-Finals
Both semi-finals at Stadium Australia, Sydney
November 13, 2027
The Final
Rugby World Cup 2027 Final at Stadium Australia - crowning the world champions
Pool Draw
Twenty-four teams compete in six pools of four teams each. The top two from each pool advance to the Round of 16.
Pool A
Australia
Ireland
Scotland
Tonga
Pool B
New Zealand
South Africa
Italy
Uruguay
Pool C
England
Argentina
Samoa
Chile
Pool D
France
Fiji
Georgia
Portugal
Pool E
Wales
Japan
Spain
Zimbabwe
Pool F
USA
Romania
Hong Kong China
Canada
Ticket Information
Expected Ticket Prices (AUD)
Pool Matches
-
Round of 16
-
Quarter-Finals
-
Semi-Finals
- ,200
Final
- ,500
VIP Hospitality
From ,500
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Tournament Format
Rugby World Cup 2027 features an expanded format with 24 teams divided into 6 pools, followed by a knockout stage beginning with the Round of 16.
How Teams Qualify for Knockouts
Pool Stage
36 Matches
Round of 16
8 Matches
Quarter-Finals
4 Matches
Semi-Finals
2 Matches
Bronze Final
1 Match
The Final
1 Match
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