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Eight stadiums to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches in Australia
Eight venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup; MCG excluded due to NFL scheduling deal, with Sydney Stadium Australia hosting final and Perth Stadium opening match.
- On Thursday, tournament organisers confirmed eight Australian stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with the Melbourne Cricket Ground not hosting matches and Melbourne games allocated to Docklands Stadium.
- Because an exclusive NFL clause left dates uncertain, the Victorian government deal meant MCG availability in October 2027 could not be guaranteed, and cricket and AFL scheduling further constrained the stadium.
- An 82,000-seat Stadium Australia will host the semi-finals and final while Perth Stadium opens the tournament on 1 October and Docklands Stadium's roof stays closed for eight matches.
- Fans face the loss of a potential 100,000-seat match as the chance of a Wallabies–All Blacks game in Melbourne is remote because the MCG is unavailable, despite hosting more than 90,000 last year.
- The match schedule is due on February 3, with 24 teams competing and the final set for November 13 at Stadium Australia.
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Stadium lineup confirmed for 2027 World Cup
Eight stadiums across Australia have been confirmed as host venues for the 2027 World Cup. Sydney’s Olympic Stadium will be the centrepiece of the tournament. The 80,000-seat venue in Sydney’s west will host the final on 13 November, both semi-finals, the third-place playoff, two quarter-finals and two pool matches, making it the most heavily used stadium of the competition. The recently rebuilt Sydney Football Stadium will also play a key role,…
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