Men’s Rugby World Cup at Adelaide Oval | Oct 2027
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 is rugby union’s pinnacle event contested every four years by the world’s best nations. For six weeks in October and November 2027 and across seven host cities, Australia will welcome the world to a nationwide festival of rugby.
The eleventh edition of Men’s Rugby World Cup is the first under the expanded 24-team format, delivering more matches, more drama, and more opportunities for fans to experience the pinnacle of the sport. With seven consecutive weekends of rugby passion, the schedule has been designed to maximise attendance and global impact while prioritising player welfare and fan experience.
Adelaide Match Schedule:
Six matches have been scheduled to play at Adelaide Oval in October 2027.
- Wales v Zimbabwe | Saturday 2 October 2027 | 12:15pm
- South Africa v Italy | Sunday 3 October 2027 | 2:15pm
- England v Zimbabwe | Friday 8 October 2027 | 8:15pm
- Fiji v Canada | Sunday 10 October 2027 | 12:15pm
- Japan v USA | Friday 15 October 2027 | 8pm
- Argentina v Fiji | Saturday 16 October 2027 | 1:15pm
Tickets:
Tickets for Rugby World Cup 2027 will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prices for the Presale and Application Sales Phases will start from $40 for adults and $20 for children. To ensure fair access, ticket purchase limits will range from six to ten tickets per match, per customer.
The next application phase for tickets begins on 19 May 2026. Fans can register their interest to receive updates on ticket releases.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Men’s Rugby World Cup website
What: Men’s Rugby World Cup in Adelaide
When: 2 – 16 October 2027 (see match times above)
Where: Adelaide Oval | War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: Men’s Rugby World Cup Facebook and website
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