Over 750,000 tickets have been sold for the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027, breaking the pre-sale record for the Australian event.
More than half of these tickets were sold within the first six hours of the Presale opening, with the Wallabies v New Zealand pool match among the most in-demand matches, the first time the two sides will face off at this stage of the tournament.
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Further highly demanded matches included England v Wales and Ireland v Scotland, along with the knockout fixtures.
There were fans from 135 countries that have bought tickets, with Australia the highest, followed by the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Japan.
Second-time participants Chile, along with the USA and Canada, are among the top ten.
"Reaching more than 750,000 tickets sold with over 18 months to go until the tournament is a significant milestone and reflects the excitement building right across Australia and internationally," RWC 2027 Managing Director Chris Stanley said.
“The strong demand in every Host City and across the globe demonstrates the appetite for a truly international celebration of rugby. This tournament will bring communities together and welcome fans from across the globe to experience rugby at its very best."
Fans who were unable to secure tickets during the Presale can apply during the upcoming Application Phase, set to open on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
The two-week Application Phase gives all fans around the world the opportunity to apply for tickets, with a ballot process used where demand exceeds availability, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to purchase available tickets.
“With the Presale now closed, fans are encouraged to register ahead of the Application Phase in May so they don’t miss out on all the ticketing news," Stanley added.
1. Australia
2. United Kingdom
3. New Zealand
4. Japan
5. France
6. Ireland
7. United States of America
8. South Africa
9. Chile
10. Canada
