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Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match

Upcoming

World Rugby announces the opening match at Perth Stadium on 1 October 2027. This listing covers that day in Perth, rather than the six-week competition across seven Australian host cities.

✓ Dates checked against the official source on 6 October 2026

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match · Perth · 1 October 2027

WLE / QUICK ANSWER

The essentials at a glance

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match — 1 October 2027. Announced venue: Perth Stadium (Australia). Directory status: Upcoming. The dates were checked against the official source on 6 October 2026.

Announced dates
Destination
Perth, Australia
Venue
Perth Stadium
Category
Sport

Programme and access

Days in the announced periods
1
Circuit or programme
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

1 calendar day, excluding gaps between periods. This guarantees neither daily opening nor access to every session with one ticket.

Timetables, prices, available tickets and accessibility arrangements are not confirmed by this listing.

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WLE / PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match

Dates, venue and verification level: the essential answers before arranging your journey.

When does Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match take place?

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match: 1 October 2027. Its current directory status is: Upcoming.

Where does Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match take place?

Announced venue: Perth Stadium (Australia).

Has the information for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 — opening match been verified?

The dates were checked on 6 October 2026 using the official source published at www.world.rugby. They may still change, so consult that source before booking.

Does one ticket cover the whole period?

Not necessarily. Check the session, day, area and any additional reservations with the official ticket office.

How can I check accessibility?

Ask the organiser about step-free routes, accessible seating, companion arrangements and the return journey before buying.