Rugby World Cup 2027
Australia hosts the world's biggest rugby tournament — 52 matches across seven cities. When the rugby world comes to town, the best celebrations are on the water.
DATES
1 OCT – 13 NOV 2027
LOCATION
AUSTRALIA — 7 HOST CITIES
The Tournament
The men's Rugby World Cup comes to Australia in 2027 — 52 matches across seven host cities, from 1 October to 13 November. The tournament opens at Perth Stadium on 1 October with the opening ceremony and first match, and builds to the Final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 13 November — the same ground that stages both semi-finals and the bronze final.Three of the host cities are harbour cities we know by heart. For six weeks the country fills with travelling fans, corporate guests and long-lost teammates — and a private boat is the best seat in town for everything that happens between kick-offs: match-week harbour celebrations, client hospitality and pre- and post-match cruises.
Three Host Cities, Three Great Harbours
Sydney, Brisbane and Perth all host matches — and all three are home waters for Ahoy Days
Sydney
13 matches — semi-finals & the Final
Sydney hosts 13 matches, including both semi-finals and the Final at Stadium Australia on 13 November. Between fixtures, Sydney Harbour is the celebration venue that needs no introduction.
Explore Sydney Harbour chartersBrisbane
10 matches — incl. two quarter-finals
Brisbane stages 10 matches, with two round-of-16 clashes and two quarter-finals in the knockout weeks. The river runs right through the middle of the action.
Explore Brisbane chartersPerth
Opening match & ceremony
The tournament opens at Perth Stadium on 1 October with the opening ceremony and the first match. The Swan River is where the city celebrates.
Explore Perth chartersWhy Celebrate It on the Water
Six weeks of rugby, six weeks of reasons to get the right people on a boat
Corporate Hospitality Afloat
Host clients and teams in a private setting away from the crowds — your own deck, your own catering, your own guest list.
Watch-Party Cruises
Make match day an occasion — gather everyone on deck before kick-off or keep the celebration going long after the final whistle.
Group Celebrations
Touring fans, family reunions and once-in-a-generation catch-ups — a private charter turns a match weekend into a trip nobody forgets.
Plan Your World Cup on the Water
Tell us the city, the dates and the size of your crew — our team will match you with the right boat for match week.