The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia. The expanded tournament will feature 24 teams, with the opening match in Perth and the final in Sydney. October 1 – November 13, 2027. The 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup is scheduled to be the 11th edition of the Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's rugby union teams. It is due to take place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027. It will be the first tournament to be branded as the Men's Rugby World Cup, a change that was announced in October 2023 to promote gender parity. It will also be the first to host 24 teams. Wiki link From Wikipedia's 2027 article: Wiki link