Rugby World Cup schedule released with dates, venues and kick-off times
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Australia 2027.
The match schedule and ticket prices for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia 2027 has been revealed, confirming dates, venues, and kick-off times for all 52 tournament matches.
Fans and teams can now start planning their Rugby World Cup journey to Australia, with first tickets available from 18 February for registered fans in the exclusive Presale.
The eleventh edition of the Rugby World Cup is the first under the expanded 24-team format, delivering more matches, more drama, and more opportunities for fans to experience the pinnacle of the sport. With seven consecutive weekends of rugby passion, the schedule has been designed to maximise attendance and global impact while prioritising player welfare and fan experience.
The tournament will launch with a landmark moment in Perth on 1 October, as Australia face RWC debutants Hong Kong China in the opening match of the tournament, a powerful symbol of rugby’s expanding global footprint with more nations earning place to compete on the sport’s biggest stage.
Ireland’s first game takes place on Monday, October 4 with a 7:15am kick off for fans back home as they get set to take on Portugal.
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Meanwhile, reigning champions South Africa will launch their Rugby World Cup campaign in Adelaide on 3 October, taking on Italy as they pursue an historic third consecutive title. The Adelaide Oval will also mark Zimbabwe’s first Rugby World Cup appearance since 1991, as they face Wales the previous day.
Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney will remain at the heart of the action as they host the first-ever round of 16, giving pool winners and runners-up certainty over their knockout locations. The four best third-placed teams will also progress, with opponents determined by their pool of origin.
Brisbane Stadium and Stadium Australia in Sydney will then take centre stage for back-to-back quarter-finals on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October, before the eyes of the rugby world turn fully to Sydney for the semi-finals, the bronze final and the ultimate climax: the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Final played on Saturday 13 November, 2027.
