Quick answer: Rugby World Cup 2027 is hosted by 7 Australian cities — Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle and Townsville — across 8 stadiums, from 1 October to 13 November 2027. The final is at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
The 7 host cities and 8 stadiums
Sydney, NSW
Stadium Australia (83,500) and Sydney Football Stadium (45,000)
Hosts: The final, semi-finals, Round of 16 and pool matches.
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Melbourne, VIC
Docklands Stadium (53,500)
Hosts: Pool matches and Round of 16.
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Adelaide, SA
Adelaide Oval (53,500)
Hosts: Pool matches.
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Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle Stadium (30,000)
Hosts: Pool matches.
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Townsville, QLD
North Queensland Stadium (25,000)
Hosts: Pool matches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many host cities does Rugby World Cup 2027 have?
Seven Australian cities host Rugby World Cup 2027 — Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle and Townsville — across eight stadiums.
Where is the Rugby World Cup 2027 final played?
The final is at Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium) in Sydney, the tournament's largest venue with 83,500 seats. Sydney also hosts the semi-finals.
Which city hosts the Rugby World Cup 2027 opening match?
Perth hosts the opening match at Optus Stadium (Perth Stadium), which seats 60,000.
Which stadiums host Rugby World Cup 2027 knockout matches?
Stadium Australia in Sydney hosts the final and semi-finals, Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane hosts quarter-finals, and Round-of-16 matches are played in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.