Men's Rugby World Cup Coming to Newcastle in 2027

Newcastle rugby fans have hit the jackpot with today’s exciting announcement: Newcastle will host four pool matches for the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027. This marks a major milestone for the city, as McDonald Jones Stadium will serve as the venue for the highly anticipated games.
The host city agreement is a significant win for New South Wales (NSW), with 17 of the 52 total Rugby World Cup matches being played across the state. Of those, Newcastle will feature prominently, securing a major presence on the global stage. The announcement solidifies the city’s standing as a key player in international sports, especially as the Rugby World Cup is considered the third-largest sporting event in the world. With 215,000 visitors expected and hundreds of millions of global TV viewers, all eyes will be on NSW during the six weeks of competition in October and November 2027.
For Newcastle, this will undoubtedly be the city’s biggest sporting event to date. The choice of Newcastle as a host city reflects its importance to the NSW visitor economy, and it’s a recognition of its growing significance as the state’s second-largest city. As Tim Crakanthorp MP, State Member for Newcastle, pointed out:
“This is a massive win for Newcastle. The home matches will showcase our incredible city to the international community.”
Destination NSW has estimated that the tournament will inject tens of millions of dollars into Newcastle’s economy. This influx of visitors, combined with the global exposure of the matches, provides an invaluable opportunity for the local economy to thrive.
In addition to the direct economic benefits, hosting these four matches will place Newcastle at the centre of the global television audience, creating an immeasurable marketing impact for the local visitor economy.
“This announcement confirms Newcastle as a premier destination for world-class sporting events,” Crakanthorp added. “Having four matches means eight of the 24 countries will be in town. That’s tens of thousands of touring supporters giving a multi-million-dollar boost to our local economy.”
Supporting major events like the Rugby World Cup is a key focus of the Minns Labor Government’s strategy to grow the visitor economy. In October, the government committed to an ambitious new target of $91 billion in visitor expenditure by 2035, a 40% increase from the previous goal set for 2030.
Crakanthorp also noted how the city’s passion for sport has been on full display in recent years, further reinforcing its status as a sporting hub:
“Newcastle has proven time and time again how much we love our sport. We’ve broken the attendance record for soccer and rugby league—now it’s time for rugby union!”
With this exciting announcement, Newcastle is primed to become a key player in global sporting events, and the 2027 Rugby World Cup will surely leave a lasting legacy for the city and its residents.
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