Sports fans can now start planning their Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 journey, as applications open today (May 19) for tickets to all 52 matches of the tournament in all price categories.
Adelaide Oval will host six pool phase matches over three consecutive weekends in October next year, including reigning world champions South Africa launching their pursuit of an unprecedented three-peat in Adelaide, and Pacific Nations Cup champions Fiji. The matches are:
- Wales v Zimbabwe | Saturday 2 October
- South Africa v Italy | Sunday 3 October
- England v Zimbabwe | Friday 8 October
- Fiji v Canada | Sunday 10 October
- Japan v USA | Friday 15 October
- Argentina v Fiji | Saturday 16 October
Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 is the tournament’s 11th edition and the first to be expanded to 24 teams with 52 matches and a Round of 16.
The positive impact of international rugby was demonstrated in July last year, when Adelaide Oval hosted the historic British & Irish Lions match.
The game day set a new record, with the then highest ever number of hotel rooms filled in greater metropolitan Adelaide at 10,745 room nights occupied - generating $3.9 million in revenue.
Men's Rugby World Cup Managing Director Chris Stanley said there had already been strong demand for the tournament, with a record-breaking presale in February, which saw 750,000 tickets sold.
"With matches set to take place across the country, this will be a truly national celebration of rugby, and Adelaide will play a key role in the tournament, hosting six matches and welcoming fans from around the world to South Australia in 2027," he said.
The ticket application phase will close at 18:00 AEST on Tuesday 2 June 2026, with fans who applied notified of their results via email from Tuesday 23 June.
Adelaide Oval will offer a wide range of prices and categories, with standing tickets starting at just $20 for adults, and seated tickets at $40.
Fans can create or login to their ticketing account and apply for tickets at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com (external site).
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