Tournament
Where can I find the RWC 2027 draw?
View the official RWC 2027 draw and match schedule release date on our Pool Draw page.
Where can I find the RWC 2027 match schedule?
View the official RWC 2027 match schedule on our Match Schedule page.
Which stadiums are hosting Australia's pool matches?
Host venues for Australia’s matches can be found on our Match Schedule page.
Which stadiums are hosting the knockout stages?
Host venues for knockout matches can be found on our Match Schedule page.
When and where will the tournament take place?
The tournament will be hosted in Australia between 1 October, 2027 and 13 November, 2027. The opening match will take place at Perth Stadium on 1 October, 2027 with the final taking place at Stadium Australia in Sydney | Wangal on 13 November, 2027.
How many teams will compete in the tournament?
24 teams will compete in the tournament in a new format, which will feature six pools of four teams and with a round of 16 added prior to the quarter-finals.
Which stadium will host Australia if they get through to the round of 16?
If Australia come first in their pool, they will play their round of 16 at Brisbane Stadium on Saturday, 23 October. If they come second, they will play at Brisbane Stadium on Sunday, 24 October.