Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Venues, Locations, Stadiums, Host Cities across Australia.

Eight world-class venues selected to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 11th edition.

Sydney | Wangal & Gadigal to use two stadiums with Stadium Australia and Sydney Football Stadium.

Stadium capacities range from 25,000 up to 82,000.

Key selection factors included stadium facilities, fan accessibility and venue availability.

Tickets go on sale from 18 February during the first Presale open to registered fans.

The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 has taken an exciting step forward with the announcement of eight top stadiums that will host matches in seven cities across Australia.

The tournament will begin at Perth Stadium on 1 October 2027, which can hold 60,000 fans, and end with the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney | Wangal on 13 November, with a capacity of 82,000.

These modern venues are well suited for the expanded tournament featuring 24 teams.

Some stadiums will be familiar to fans, as five venues from the 2003 Rugby World Cup will be used again, including Adelaide Oval and Brisbane Stadium.

Rugby World Cup 2027 host cities and match allocations:

Adelaide | Tarntanya (South Australia) - Five pool matches

Brisbane | Meeanjin (Queensland) - Six pool matches, two round of 16 matches

and two quarter-finals

Melbourne | Narrm (Victoria) - Seven pool matches and two round of 16 matches

Newcastle | Awabakal-Worimi (New South Wales) - Four pool matches

Perth | Boorloo (Western Australia) - Five pool matches (including the opening

match) and two round of 16 matches

Sydney | Gadigal (New South Wales) - Five pool matches, two round of 16

matches, two quarter-finals, two semi-finals, the bronze final and the RWC final.

Townsville | Gurambilbarra (Queensland) - Four pool matches

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Host Cities, Stadiums, Locations and Venues

Adelaide | Tarntanya

Adelaide Oval – Located on the riverside and known for its stunning blend of heritage and modern design, it hosted matches in Rugby World Cup 2003, including Australia’s victory over Namibia.

Capacity: 53,000

Matches: Six pool matches

Brisbane | Meeanjin

Brisbane Stadium – Known as “The Cauldron”, it is one of Australia’s most iconic rugby venues offering an electric atmosphere with fans close to the action. The stadium hosted nine Rugby World Cup matches in 2003 and featured 13 of the 2027 qualified teams.

Capacity: 52,500

Matches: Six pool matches, two round of 16 and two quarter-finals

Melbourne | Narrm

Docklands Stadium – The only fully enclosed venue in the tournament. The roof will remain closed for all matches, ensuring perfect conditions for players and fans. Hosted seven RWC matches in 2003.

Capacity: 53,000

Matches: Six pool matches and two round of 16

Newcastle | Awabakal-Worimi

Newcastle Stadium – Set to host Rugby World Cup matches for the first time in 2027. The venue’s rugby heritage includes the British & Irish Lions’ 1989 match against NSW Country and the Wallabies’ 2012 Test against Scotland.

Capacity: 30,000

Matches: Four pool matches

Perth | Boorloo

Perth Stadium – Opened in 2018 by the Swan River, the multi-award-winning venue is recognised globally for its design and fan experience. A regular host to Wallabies Test matches, the stadium will host the RWC 2027 opening match on 1 October 2027.

Capacity: 60,000

Matches: Five pool matches (including the opening) and two round of 16

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

Townsville | Gurambilbarra

North Queensland Stadium – Opened in 2020 and making its Rugby World Cup debut, the stadium’s striking roof design is inspired by the tropical pandanus plant, native to the North Queensland region.

Capacity: 25,000

Matches: Four pool matches

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

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