Rugby Fever! Perth to Host Epic 2027 World Cup Matches!
Get ready, South Africa! Perth is gearing up to host some seriously epic matches in the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027! The countdown is officially on, and Western Australia is set to be the centre of the rugby universe.
Perth: The Place to Be for Rugby in 2027
Mark your calendars! Perth will host a total of seven matches, including the historic opening clash featuring Australia's Wallabies. Imagine the atmosphere! The tournament kicks off on 1 October 2027, and the excitement is already building.
What to Expect
- The opening match featuring the Wallabies
- Four pool matches
- Two round of 16 clashes - a first for the tournament under the new 24-team format!
This prestigious rugby tournament is the biggest sporting event ever held in Western Australia. The Cook Government is fully behind the event, and Tourism WA is expecting tens of thousands of visitors, injecting millions into the local economy. The opening match is expected to be a massive drawcard, so get your tickets early!
The Men's Rugby World Cup is held every four years and is the most prestigious tournament in rugby union. It's the third largest sporting event globally, behind the Summer Olympics and the Men's FIFA World Cup.
WA last hosted a Rugby World Cup match in 2003 at Subiaco Oval, where nearly 43,000 fans watched England take on South Africa's Springboks. This announcement is another milestone in Australia's golden decade of rugby. Perth has already hosted the HSBC SVNS in 2024 and 2025, the Wallabies vs Springboks blockbuster in August 2024, the British and Irish Lions Tour in June 2025, and the Australian-exclusive Bledisloe Cup on Saturday, 4 October. Get ready for some serious rugby action, South Africa!