Rugby World Cup 2027 runs from Friday, 1 October 2027 to Saturday, 13 November 2027.
Published by a named source, listed below.
At a glance
- Type
- Sport
- Date
- Friday, 1 October 2027 – Saturday, 13 November 2027
- Lasts
- 44 days
- Last updated
- 25 October 2026
Organisers can change the schedule, and teams named by position (Qualifier A, A1, Semi-final 1) are known only as the tournament goes on. Check the source before you plan around it.
What it is
Opening day of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia: 24 teams, 52 matches, final in Sydney.
Day by day
- Friday, 1 October 2027 — Rugby World Cup begins
- Saturday, 13 November 2027 — Rugby World Cup Final
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2027 | |
| Friday, 1 October 2027 – Saturday, 13 November 2027 | Australia: Men's Rugby World Cup (Australia): match schedule |
Questions
Is the Rugby World Cup 2027 date confirmed?
Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.
What else falls on Friday, 1 October 2027?
International Day of Older Persons, Navratri Day 2: Brahmacharini, Dwitiya, Turkish Grand Prix.
Where does the Rugby World Cup date come from?
One named source: Men's Rugby World Cup (Australia): match schedule. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add Rugby World Cup to my calendar?
Yes. Use "Add to calendar" above: the .ics file opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook, and lists every sourced date.
Also on this day
Sources
Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 (Australia): match schedule
- World Rugby: Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 match schedule (rugbyworldcup.com) · last verified 25 October 2026
- World Rugby: Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule revealed (2 February 2026) · last verified 25 October 2026
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