Australia confirms seven cities for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Australia is set to host the Men's Rugby World Cup from October 1 to November 13, 2027, with seven cities confirmed as venues: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, and Townsville. The tournament will feature 52 matches, with Perth staging the opening match and Sydney hosting key events including the semi-finals and final. Although Brisbane, a major rugby city, will host several matches, it will not hold any games beyond the quarter-finals due to its stadium's capacity limitations. Melbourne will host nine matches, while Adelaide will feature five and both Newcastle and Townsville will host four matches each. The event is projected to draw around 250,000 international visitors and generate approximately $1.3 billion in economic impact. Rugby Australia aims to inspire 200,000 new participants by 2029, reinforcing the tournament's significance for the sport's growth in the country.