Anticipation for rugby fans worldwide has hit fever pitch as ticket applications for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 open and the 500-day countdown begins.
Adelaide is set for an unforgettable Men's Rugby World Cup experience in 2027, hosting six compelling pool phase matches over three consecutive weekends that will transform the city into a vibrant rugby festival with supporters from 10 different nations.
Fans in South Australia and abroad can now start planning their Rugby World Cup journey as the ticket Application Phase opens today, giving fans two weeks to apply for tickets to all 52 matches of the tournament in all price categories.
Fans can apply for tickets at any time during the two-week period, ensuring a stress-free experience and equal chance of success. Where demand exceeds availability, a ballot process will be used to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to purchase tickets.
Following the conclusion of the two-week Application Phase, fans who applied for tickets will be notified of their results via email from Tuesday, 23 June.
The ticket registration follows a Presale in February, which saw 750,000 tickets sold to fans from 135 countries.
Adelaide is set to host highly anticipated matches, including Zimbabwe making their long-awaited return to Rugby World Cup action, reigning world champions South Africa launching their pursuit of an unprecedented three-peat in Adelaide, and Pacific Nations Cup champions Fiji.
Adelaide Oval will host six Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 matches, including:
- Wales v Zimbabwe | Saturday 2 October
- South Africa v Italy | Sunday 3 October
- England v Zimbabwe | Friday 8 October
- Fiji v Canada | Sunday 10 October
- Japan v USA | Friday 15 October
- Argentina v Fiji | Saturday 16 October
Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 is the tournament's 11th edition and the first to be expanded to 24 teams with 52-matches and a Round of 16 for the first time.
The positive impact of international rugby was demonstrated last year, when Adelaide Oval hosted the historic British & Irish Lions match on Saturday 12 July 2025.
The game day set a new record, with the then highest ever number of hotel rooms filled in greater metropolitan Adelaide at 10,745 room nights occupied - generating $3.9 million in revenue.
Application Phase opens from 15:00 AEST today and will close at 18:00 AEST Tuesday, 2 June 2026. Adelaide Oval will offer a wide range of prices and categories, with standing tickets starting at just $20 for adults, and seated tickets at $40.
Fans can create or login to their ticketing account and apply for tickets at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com
"The 500-day countdown to the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 is on - not just for global rugby fans, but for our tourism industry too," said Tourism Minister Emily Bourke.
"With Presale tickets being snapped up by fans from 135 countries, we already know our hotel, restaurants, tours, and retail businesses are in for a huge boost in October 2027."
"We have had a glimpse of the huge impact rugby has on our state's visitor economy after the British & Irish Lions broke hotel records last year, and in 2027 we will see the benefit extend over three consecutive weekends."
"Ticket applications opening today is the next exciting milestone in our Men's Rugby World Cup journey, which will be one for the history books."
Men's Rugby World Cup Managing Director, Chris Stanley added; "As excitement continues to build for next year's Men's Rugby World Cup, it's fantastic to mark 500 days to go with the opening of our ticket Application Phase."
"Starting today, fans will have two weeks to apply for tickets to all 52 matches, including pool fixtures, knockout matches and the Final."
"We've already seen strong demand following a record-breaking Presale, so fans are encouraged to apply to secure their place at what will be the biggest and most exciting Men's Rugby World Cup to date."
"With matches set to take place across the country, this will be a truly national celebration of rugby, and Adelaide will play a key role in the tournament, hosting six matches and welcoming fans from around the world to South Australia in 2027."
