- One year to go until Western Australia kicks off Men's Rugby World Cup 2027
- Tickets on sale now
- Biggest sporting event ever held in Western Australia will help the Cook Labor Government's economic diversification strategy to support tourism, local jobs and businesses
Tickets for the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 go on sale today, marking one year to go until the international tournament commences in Western Australia.
Supported by the Cook Labor Government, the highly anticipated Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 opening match will take place at Perth Stadium on Friday, 1 October 2027, when Australia face Hong Kong China in a historymaking debut for the Asian qualifiers.
The global sporting event will also see Perth host matches featuring 2019 and 2023 winners South Africa, threetime champions New Zealand, as well as a Six Nations showdown between Ireland and Scotland.
Priority sale tickets were snapped up earlier this week, and remaining tickets are on sale from today starting at $40 for adults and $20 for children, making the event budget friendly and accessible for fans.
Demand for matches in Perth has been strong, with international fans accounting for around half of all tickets sold during the initial ticketing phase. Fans from France, Ireland, South Africa, the UK, and USA have been the top purchasers of tickets for Perth Stadium.
The four weeks of rugby action are expected to attract tens of thousands of outofState visitors to Western Australia and inject millions into the State's economy.
The spectacle is expected to be the largest sporting event ever held in Western Australia and the third biggest sporting event in the world.
Perth will host seven matches in total, including the opening match, four pool matches, and two 'round of 16' matches. The two round of 16 knockout matches are a first in the tournament's history under the new 24team format introduced by World Rugby, which sees the top 16 teams progress from the pool stage to the quarter finals.
The Cook Labor Government is investing in tourism and events as part of its economic diversification agenda to create a sustainable and resilient Western Australian economy.
Find out more and purchase tickets at rugbyworldcup.com/2027
As stated by Premier and Tourism, Trade and Investment Minister Roger Cook:
"This blockbuster event will drive tourism spending, support local jobs, create new employment opportunities, and help businesses grow while showcasing WA to a huge global audience.
"Western Australia has never hosted an event of this scale, and our State's economy is sure to reap the rewards, with visitor spending expected to support jobs and create new opportunities for local workers and businesses.
"Securing major events like the Men's Rugby World Cup is a key part of my government's economic diversification strategy.
"With only one year to go until Men's Rugby World Cup 2027, Western Australia is proud to be front and centre for this prestigious tournament as the host of the opening match and a blockbuster schedule of games that will draw visitors from across Australia and around the world."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Watching the Wallabies run out in a Rugby World Cup opener on home soil will be an incredible moment for Western Australian rugby fans.
"It's a great opportunity for Western Australians to see the world's best rugby players in action and be inspired to get involved in the game themselves.
"We want to turn that excitement into more boys and girls picking up a rugby ball, joining their local club and getting involved in the sport."
