22 Jan 2026

Sydney | Gadigal the only city to feature two Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 venues

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward today with the announcement of the eight world-class stadiums that will host matches across seven Australian cities during the tournament.

From Perth Stadium, set to host the opening match on 1 October 2027 with its 60,000-seat capacity, to Stadium Australia in Sydney | Wangal, the stage for the final on 13 November with 82,000 seats, fans can expect world-class venues and cutting-edge facilities, perfectly suited for this expanded edition featuring 24 teams.

Several venues will be familiar to fans who experienced the last Rugby World Cup down under, with five stadiums returning from 2003.

Sydney Football Stadium completes the line-up, which reopened in 2022 after a full rebuild, making Sydney | Gadigal the only city to feature two Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 venues.

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Managing Director, Chris Stanley, said: “The selection of these stadiums reflects not only Australia’s proud rugby legacy but also our unwavering commitment to creating an unforgettable Rugby World Cup experience for every fan. From iconic national arenas to vibrant regional hubs, each venue has been chosen for its ability to deliver world-class facilities and electric atmospheres that will showcase the very best of our game.

“These stadiums are more than just places to play, they are stages for history, where passion and community come together to celebrate rugby’s global spirit. Today marks another exciting milestone on the journey to Australia 2027, and we cannot wait to welcome fans from across the world to experience the magic of this tournament in every corner of our country.”

Host City Venues

Sydney | Wangal & Gadigal

• Stadium Australia – The biggest stadium used across the tournament, it joins iconic venues Eden Park, Twickenham and Stade de France as the only stadiums in history to host a Men’s Rugby World Cup Final for a second time.
  Capacity: 82,000
  Matches: Two pool matches, two quarter-finals, two semi-finals, Bronze Final and Final
• Sydney Football Stadium – Reopened in 2022 after a complete rebuild, the most modern stadium of RWC 2027 located in the heart of Sydney will offer fans an electric atmosphere and cutting-edge facilities.
  Capacity: 42,500
  Matches: Three pool matches and two round of 16

Stadiums have been selected in consultation with Host Governments for their facilities andavailability, as well as ensuring a maximum reach of the tournament footprint for local and international rugby fans.

The next major milestone will be the announcement of the match schedule and ticket prices on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Fans will then have an opportunity to secure tickets during an exclusive two-week Presale starting on 18 February 2026 at 12:00 AEDT. Fans must create a Men’s Rugby World Cup ticketing account at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com before 12:00 AEDT (GMT+11) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 to be eligible to enter the Presale.

For more news and information, including how to access tickets in the Presale visit rugbyworldcup.com/2027.