Presale dates announced as Jonny Wilkinson and George Gregan reunite for RWC 2027

Anticipation for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia reaches new heights today with the announcement of the official ticket presale dates, alongside the launch of a new global campaign teaser featuring two icons of the game, Australia’s George Gregan and England’s Jonny Wilkinson, set to excite fans around the world.

Anticipation for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia reaches new heights today with the announcement of the official ticket presale dates, alongside the launch of a new global campaign teaser featuring two icons of the game, Australia’s George Gregan and England’s Jonny Wilkinson, set to excite fans around the world.

A week before the anticipated RWC 2027 Draw takes place in Sydney, fans can mark their calendar as dates of the first ticket presale have now been confirmed. Rugby fans will have an opportunity to secure seats for the biggest Men’s Rugby World Cup ever during an exclusive two-week presale window starting on 18 February, 2026, with demand expected to be unprecedented.

RWC 2027 Presale information

Fans must create a ticketing account before 12:00 AEDT (GMT+11) on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 to be eligible to enter the presale.

Presale begins Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 12:00 AEDT

Presale ends Wednesday, 4 March at 12:00 AEDT

Tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis

One official ticketing website: rugbyworldcup.com

More than 2.5 million tickets are available for Australia 2027, making it one of the biggest and most accessible tournaments in history. Ticket prices for adults start from just AUD$40 for pool matches, and $65 to watch the Wallabies in their home tournament. More than one million tickets will be available for under $100, ensuring all budgets are catered for.

All 52 matches and multiple price categories will be available during this presale, including the prestigious opening match to be played in Perth on 1 October and the Rugby World Cup 2027 final in Sydney on 13 November.

Fans are encouraged to register and create their RWC 2027 ticketing account early to ensure access to the presale and give themselves the best chance to secure tickets.

To avoid disappointment, fans and members of the global rugby family should only buy match tickets, travel packages, hospitality and merchandise from official sources.

“FANCY SEEING YOU HERE”

In conjunction with the presale announcement, a playful new campaign teaser has been unveiled to celebrate the passion, pride and unity that rugby inspires across nations.

The teaser, featuring Jonny Wilkinson and George Gregan, has dropped on socials today, drawing inspiration from the unforgettable Rugby World Cup 2003 final in Australia when Wilkinson’s ice-cold drop goal broke Aussie hearts and fuelled one of the sport’s fiercest rivalries.

More than two decades later, the two rugby greats reunite to kick-start the journey to RWC 2027. The full campaign will be launched across broadcast, digital and social channels on 2 December.

Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 Managing Director, Chris Stanley, said: “Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 promises to be the biggest and most electrifying tournament yet. The atmosphere, the rivalries, the national pride – this campaign captures that energy and invites fans everywhere to be a part of it.

“The exclusive presale period is your chance to be there when history is made. With unprecedented demand already experienced when Superfan Passes went on sale earlier this year, and one million tickets priced under AUD$100, we’re encouraging fans to register their interest early, so they don’t miss out.”

ALL EYES ON THE DRAW ON 3 DECEMBER

The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw will be broadcast live on Stan Sport, 9Gem and 9Now in Australia, and streamed globally via RugbyPass TV and World Rugby YouTube on Wednesday, 3 December from 20:00 AEDT (GMT+11).

World Rugby Chair and former Australian international Brett Robinson, All Blacks legend and two-time RWC winner Dan Carter, former Wallabies captain and Australia’s most-capped player James Slipper and Olympic gold medallist and former Australian Sevens star Alicia Lucas will feature as Draw presenters.