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.
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.
For more news and information, including how to access tickets in the presale and secure your tickets, visit rugbyworldcup.com/2027.
Media advisory (not for distribution)
The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw is taking place in Sydney on Wednesday 3 December from 20:00 AEDT (GMT+11).
Below is some information about media access and opportunities around this important milestone on the journey to Australia 2027 and the biggest Rugby World Cup ever organised.
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How can I watch the Draw live?
With the Draw taking place in a TV studio in Sydney, the Draw will only be available via broadcast on the following channels:
- On Stan Sport, 9Gem and 9Now in Australia
- On RugbyPass TV and World Rugby Youtube everywhere in the world
What opportunities are available for Sydney-based journalists?
Sydney-based media will have the opportunity to get reactions after the Draw from presenters such as World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson, Dan Carter, and James Slipper as well as Wallabies representatives. If you are interested in these opportunities, please email kirsty.johansen@australia.rwc.rugby. Due to space, we won't be able to allow photographers inside the studio for the Draw itself but rights-free images will be made available via the Media Zone.
What opportunities are available for media worldwide?
Each participating team will organise its own media access with their Head Coach and Captain within 24 hours of the Draw results. The list of media events and link to register will be added to the Media Zone calendar at the following link: https://www.world.rugby/media-zone/rwc-2027/calendar
What content will be made available on the day?
After the Draw, the following content will be made available, free of rights, on the Media Zone:
- A Draw media guide in the Notes & Stats section
- Pictures of the Draw in the photo section
- The entire Draw show (estimated duration of 15 minutes) and highlights in the VNR section
- A graphic of the final pool table in the infographic section
- Transcripts of the teams' reactions in the quote section