Tournament
When will the RWC 2027 draw take place?
The RWC 2027 draw is currently scheduled to take place in December 2025 once all 24 teams have qualified in November 2025.
When will the RWC 2027 match schedule be released?
The match schedule is set to be announced in early 2026.
Which stadiums will host Australia's pool matches?
Host venues for Australia’s matches will be confirmed in due course.
Which stadiums will host the knockout stages?
Host venues for the knockout matches will be confirmed in due course. Stadium Australia in Sydney | Wangal will host the final.
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.