Tickets for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 are on sale now and are subject to availability. Always purchase tickets through official Rugby World Cup 2027 ticketing channels.

Fan festivals are planned across the Rugby World Cup 2027 host cities, including Sydney and Newcastle. More details about locations, dates and programming will be announced closer to the tournament on the official website.

Make match day part of a bigger NSW adventure. Explore Sydney’s iconic harbour, beaches, dining and neighbourhoods, or discover Newcastle’s best beaches, coastal walks and hikes, and thriving food and drink scene. With matches spread across the tournament, there’s also plenty of time to squeeze in a day trip and explore further afield.

Public transport is an easy way to get to Rugby World Cup matches in Sydney and Newcastle. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner to plan your journey to Sydney Football Stadium, Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia) and Newcastle Stadium, with detailed event transport information available closer to the tournament.

Planning to explore beyond the host cities? Hiring a car is a great option if you want to turn your journey between Sydney and Newcastle into a road trip, with the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and more to discover along the way. Find out more about car hire and driving in NSW.

Absolutely. Sydney and Newcastle are around 160km apart, making it easy to include both cities in your Rugby World Cup trip. Travel by train or make a road trip of it, stopping to explore the Central Coast and Hunter Valley along the way.

There’s plenty to discover beyond the host cities. Add a coastal road trip, visit the wineries of the Hunter Valley, escape to the Blue Mountains or spend a few days exploring regional NSW. Use our travel inspiration articles to start planning your trip.