Rugby World Cup 2027 · Host cities
Newcastle
First-ever RWC matches in Newcastle. Compact, intimate atmosphere.
New evidence-led stadium hub
Routes, stay zones, six fixtures and live update tracking
Newcastle Stadium
🚆 moderate transitAlso known as McDonald Jones Stadium
- Capacity
- 30,000
- From city centre
- 3 km
- Timezone
- AEDT (UTC+11)
- Matches hosted
- 4 pool
Getting there
Bus services from Newcastle CBD (~10 min). Limited direct train access to stadium.
Indigenous name
Awabakal-Worimi
Tournament climate
October: 23° / 15°C
Mild spring, coastal breeze
November: 23° / 17°C
Warm, pleasant
Matches in Newcastle
Plan your stay in Newcastle
Choose your match to search the night before through the morning after, centred on Newcastle Stadium.
Japan v Samoa
2027-10-03 · accommodation around Newcastle Stadium
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Fiji v Spain
2027-10-04 · accommodation around Newcastle Stadium
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Uruguay v Portugal
2027-10-11 · accommodation around Newcastle Stadium
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Italy v Georgia
2027-10-17 · accommodation around Newcastle Stadium
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