With 500 days to go until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 kicks off in Australia, the ticket Application Phase has opened, following extraordinary presale demand that saw more than 750,000 tickets purchased by fans coming from 135 countries.

Fans can now apply for tickets to all 52 matches, including pool fixtures, knockout matches and the Final, for what will be the largest Men’s Rugby World Cup ever with an expanded 24-team format.

The application window is open from 19 May and will close at 18:00 AEST on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Fans can apply at any time via tickets.rugbyworldcup.com, with all applications treated equally regardless of when they are submitted.

Designed to deliver a fair and stress-free process, the Application Phase ensures all fans have the same chance of securing tickets. Where demand exceeds availability, a ballot system will be used for oversubscribed matches and price categories.

Fans can also benefit from the ‘All Out Advantage’ feature, allowing them to accept alternative price categories to improve their chances of success, while ‘high demand’ indicators will help buyers gauge levels of interest for matches.

Following the conclusion of the two-week Application Phase, fans who applied for tickets will be notified of their results via email from Tuesday, 23 June 2026, with payment cards only charged if an application is successful. Match ticket limits still apply, and only one application is permitted per account.

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Managing Director Chris Stanley said: “As the excitement continues to build for next year’s Men’s Rugby World Cup, it’s fantastic to mark 500 days to go.

“We’ve already seen strong demand following a record-breaking Presale and with the ticket Application Phase now open, fans are encouraged to apply to secure their place at what will be the most exciting Men’s Rugby World Cup to date.

“With matches set to take place across the country, this will be a truly national celebration of rugby, and we look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to Australia in 2027.”

Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 is proudly supported by Destination NSW.