The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia will offer over 2.5 million tickets, with some pool match tickets starting as low as A$40. Organizers state this is the largest ticket availability for any Rugby World Cup.
World Rugby aims to make the expanded 24-team tournament accessible to a wide audience. Over a million tickets across all stages will be priced under A$100.
For those seeking guaranteed access, 2,027 "Superfan passes" will be available for A$750. These passes will allow purchasers to buy tickets for any of the 52 matches, including the final. The passes will go on sale soon, and a closed pre-sale for other fans will occur early next year.
According to Brett Robinson, the chairman of World Rugby, this upcoming event will be the most accessible Rugby World Cup ever, with various pricing options. The event is intended for everyone, including families across Australia and those traveling from around the world.
Tickets for a recent test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions ranged from A$149 to A$649. Australia previously co-hosted the inaugural World Cup in 1987 and hosted the 2003 tournament.
Robinson emphasized the goal of reigniting Australia's passion for rugby and uniting people globally. The event aims to highlight the sport's values of respect, passion, integrity, and solidarity, recognizing rugby's potential to positively impact lives.
5 Comments
Muchacha
This is the kind of initiative we need to grow rugby globally. Well done!
Bella Ciao
Kudos to World Rugby for giving families the chance to enjoy the tournament without breaking the bank!
Comandante
I’m skeptical. 2 million tickets sounds great, but the reality will probably be very different.
Muchacha
It's great they want to be inclusive, but it's hard to believe that when the prices are still so high.
Raphael
So much talk about accessibility, but I'm not convinced they care about the average fan.