An expanded 24-team, 52-match tournament across seven Australian cities, including the first Round of 16.
What it decides
Decides the men's Rugby World Cup champion, who receives the Webb Ellis Cup.
Also on the calendar
Wild Card weekend opens Saturday, January 16, 2027; final game slots set by the NFL late in the season.NFL Wild Card Round (2026 season)Home stadiums of higher-seeded teams, United States
WTA 2027 calendar lists the Australian Open across the weeks of 18 and 25 January 2027; Tennis Australia sets the exact main-draw opening day (recent editions began on a Sunday).Australian Open 2027Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
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