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The clock above counts down to the 2027 Rugby World Cup Final on October 30, 2027 at Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium) in Sydney, the championship match of the first 24-team Rugby World Cup edition.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup is the eleventh edition of the tournament and the first to use a 24-team format with a new round-of-16 knockout stage. Australia is the sole host across nine cities, marking the country's third World Cup hosting role after 1987 (co-hosted) and 2003. Stadium Australia, also known as Accor Stadium, was the centrepiece of the Sydney 2000 Olympics and has a rugby-configured capacity of approximately 82,500.
The expanded format means six groups of four feed into a 16-team knockout, with the new round adding two extra match days to the schedule. The defending champion is South Africa, who won an unprecedented fourth World Cup at France 2023. Hosts Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, England, and France are all expected to be among the favourites. The Webb Ellis Cup is presented at the conclusion of the final.
Per World Rugby scheduling, kick-off is at 20:00 AEDT (Sydney local). The match is 80 minutes plus extra time and a kicking competition if required after 100 minutes. Television Match Official intervention has been refined since 2023 to focus on clear-and-obvious decisions. The pre-match ceremony will include the Australian national anthem in English and Eora language, plus the visiting team's anthem.
In Australia the final is on Nine and Stan Sport. The UK has it on ITV. New Zealand on Sky Sport. South Africa on SuperSport. The US streams on Peacock under the new World Rugby deal. The 20:00 AEDT kick-off converts to 09:00 GMT, 10:00 CET, 14:30 IST, and 05:00 ET.
Rugby fans tracking the 2027 cycle also follow the Rugby World Cup 2027 Opening Match, the broader Rugby World Cup 2027 tournament, the Six Nations 2027 Final Round, and the British and Irish Lions 2029 First Test.
When is the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final? Saturday October 30, 2027 with kick-off at 20:00 AEDT. Where is the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final held? Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium) in Sydney, Australia. How can I watch the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final? Live on Nine/Stan Sport (Australia), ITV (UK), Sky Sport (NZ), and Peacock (US). How many teams play in Rugby World Cup 2027? 24 teams in six groups of four, with a new round-of-16 knockout introduced for the expanded format.
