US EditionEight stadiums to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches in Australia
Eight venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup; MCG excluded due to NFL scheduling deal, with Sydney Stadium Australia hosting final and Perth Stadium opening match.
- On Thursday, tournament organisers confirmed eight Australian stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with the Melbourne Cricket Ground not hosting matches and Melbourne games allocated to Docklands Stadium.
- Because an exclusive NFL clause left dates uncertain, the Victorian government deal meant MCG availability in October 2027 could not be guaranteed, and cricket and AFL scheduling further constrained the stadium.
- An 82,000-seat Stadium Australia will host the semi-finals and final while Perth Stadium opens the tournament on 1 October and Docklands Stadium's roof stays closed for eight matches.
- Fans face the loss of a potential 100,000-seat match as the chance of a Wallabies–All Blacks game in Melbourne is remote because the MCG is unavailable, despite hosting more than 90,000 last year.
- The match schedule is due on February 3, with 24 teams competing and the final set for November 13 at Stadium Australia.
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Stadiums Confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
The eight venues for the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 have been confirmed (Credit: RWC 2027)The eight stadiums that will host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 matches across seven cities in Australia have been officially confirmed. The tournament, which has been expanded to feature 24 teams, will begin with the opening match at the 60,000-seat capacity Perth Stadium on October 1, 2027. Meanwhile, the final will be held at the 82,000-seat capacity Stadiu…
Rugby World Cup 2027: 8 host venues announced - MONDO
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward 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 […] The post Rugby World Cup 2027: 8 host venues announced appeared first on MONDO
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