Two years from today, the Stadium will host the opening match of the biggest Men’s Rugby World Cup in history on 1 October 2027, kicking off six weeks of world-class rugby across Australia.
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 have today confirmed that the official Rugby World Cup Draw will take place on 3 December 2025, where all 24 qualified teams will discover their pool stage opponents. Details of the new competition format has also been revealed - with six pools of four teams, followed by a Round of 16 for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.
TOURNAMENT FACTS
- 24 teams, 52 matches, seven host cities across Australia.
- Six pools of four. First-ever round of 16 at Men’s Rugby World Cup.
- 2.5 million tickets available, including one million under AUD$100.
- Opening match: 1 October, 2027, Perth Stadium, Perth
- Final: 13 November, 2027, Stadium Australia, Sydney.
FIRST TICKETS ON SALE IN FEBRUARY 2026
Fans will have two initial opportunities to secure their place at the tournament’s 11th edition, with the first tickets going on sale following the release of the much-anticipated match schedule early next year.
First, in February 2026, a closed presale will open for fans who have registered their interest before the presale begins at rugbyworldcup.com/2027. All matches and all price categories will be available during this presale, and fans are encouraged to register to give themselves the best chance to secure tickets.
Then, in May 2026, a three-week general application phase will open to all supporters worldwide, offering the chance to request tickets for any match with a ballot system implemented for oversubscribed price categories to ensure fairness.
