Rugby World Cup 2027 eSIM: one plan, all seven host cities
Twenty-four teams, 52 matches, 1 October to 13 November 2027 — and every venue inside one country. A single Australia eSIM covers Perth to Townsville, so you can chase your team across the map without a roaming bill or a second SIM.
Dates
1 Oct – 13 Nov 2027
Teams
24, in six pools of four
Matches
52 across 8 venues
Final
Stadium Australia, Sydney
Two ways to cover the tournament
Australia only, or Australia plus the wider region on one profile. Live pricing, QR code delivered through the website, no app and no contract.
AustraliaFrom $5.00The default pick. One profile covers all seven host cities, from the opener in Perth to the final in Sydney.
- Sizes from 1 GB to 20 GB
- 5, 10, 15 and 30-day validity
- Stack two plans to span the full six-week tournament
Asia+13 destinationsOne profile across 13 destinations including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore — built for a trip that does not stop at the final whistle.
- Australia, New Zealand and 11 more on one eSIM
- Sizes from 1 GB to 20 GB, plus unlimited tiers
- No profile swap when you cross a border
The setup, start to finish
Australia is a single-country tournament spread over a continent. Here is the setup that keeps you online from the opening ceremony to the final.
Full step-by-step guidePick one plan, not seven
Every host city is inside Australia, so one Australia eSIM covers the whole tournament. Travelling on from New Zealand, Japan or Hong Kong? The Asia+ regional plan spans all of those on a single profile.
Install before you fly
Buy ahead, wait for the email that your QR code is ready, then install over home Wi-Fi. Installing is not activating — the clock starts when you land in Australia.
Keep your number
Leave your home SIM on for calls, texts and 2FA codes, and set the eSIM as your data line. Turn data roaming off on the home line so it never bills you.
City-by-city match-day guides
Every fixture, the ground it is played at, how to get there, and what your phone will be doing all day.
Sydney
13 matchesTwo grounds, the two biggest pool matches on the card, and every match from the semi-finals onwards.
- Stadium Australia· Accor Stadium
- Sydney Football Stadium· Allianz Stadium
Brisbane
10 matchesTen matches — the busiest venue in the tournament, and the only one outside Sydney with quarter-finals.
- Brisbane Stadium· Suncorp Stadium
Melbourne
8 matchesSix pool matches and two round-of-16 ties under a closed roof, a tram ride from the CBD.
- Docklands Stadium· Marvel Stadium
Perth
7 matchesThe opening ceremony and opening match, four more pool games, and two round-of-16 ties.
- Perth Stadium· Optus Stadium
Adelaide
6 matchesSix pool matches at a ground you can walk to from the city across a footbridge.
- Adelaide Oval· Adelaide Oval
Newcastle
4 matchesFour pool matches two hours up the coast from Sydney, in the smallest host city on the east coast.
- Newcastle Stadium· McDonald Jones Stadium
Townsville
4 matchesFour pool matches in tropical north Queensland — the most remote stop on the tournament map.
- North Queensland Stadium· Queensland Country Bank Stadium
All 52 matches, by city
Kick-off times are local to each venue, as published by the organisers. Perth runs two or three hours behind the east coast, and Queensland does not move its clocks — check the local time before you book anything.
SydneyNew South Wales · UTC+11 from 3 October
BrisbaneQueensland · UTC+10 all tournament
MelbourneVictoria · UTC+11 from 3 October
PerthWestern Australia · UTC+8 all tournament
AdelaideSouth Australia · UTC+10:30 from 3 October
NewcastleNew South Wales · UTC+11 from 3 October
TownsvilleQueensland · UTC+10 all tournament
The six pools
Drawn on 3 December 2025. The top two from each pool and the four best third-placed teams go through to a round of 16 — new for 2027.
Pool A
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Chile
- Hong Kong China
Pool B
- South Africa
- Italy
- Georgia
- Romania
Pool C
- Argentina
- Fiji
- Spain
- Canada
Pool D
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Uruguay
- Portugal
Pool E
- France
- Japan
- United States
- Samoa
Pool F
- England
- Wales
- Tonga
- Zimbabwe
How much data for match day?
Australia is 4G and 5G only
The major carriers closed their 3G networks in 2024. A very old handset, or a 4G phone without VoLTE, can end up with data but no calls. Test a spare phone at home before you pack it.
Three time zones, two of them moving
Daylight saving starts on 3 October 2027 in NSW, Victoria and South Australia — but not in Queensland or Western Australia. Perth can sit three hours behind Sydney mid-tournament.
Tickets and visas come first
General ticket sales open on 1 October 2026, first come first served. Most visitors also need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authority before boarding — sort that early, not at the airport.
Rugby World Cup 2027 eSIM — FAQ
When and where is the 2027 Rugby World Cup?
Australia hosts from 1 October to 13 November 2027. Twenty-four teams play 52 matches across eight venues in seven cities: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle and Townsville. The opening match is Australia v Hong Kong China at Perth Stadium on 1 October, and the final is at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 13 November.
Do I need a different eSIM for each host city?
No. Every venue is inside Australia, so a single Australia eSIM works in all seven host cities — unlike the 2026 football World Cup, where three countries meant three plans. Only add a second plan if your trip continues to New Zealand or Asia, and in that case the Asia+ regional plan covers Australia and 12 more destinations on one profile.
How much data will a match day use?
Budget 1–3 GB for a full match day covering maps, a rideshare app, your mobile ticket, group chats and a few clips. For one match plus a few days in the city, a 3–5 GB plan is the usual pick. Following a team through the pool stage and into the knockouts is closer to 20 GB or an unlimited plan.
Will my phone work on Australian networks?
Almost certainly, but check one thing first: Australia's 3G networks closed in 2024, so the country runs on 4G and 5G only. A handset that relies on 3G for calls — or a 4G phone without VoLTE — can end up with data but no calling. Any phone bought in the last few years is fine; a very old spare or a grey-import handset is worth testing before you fly.
How long can one plan last across a six-week tournament?
The longest Australia plan runs 30 days, and the tournament runs six weeks. Fans staying the full distance buy a 30-day plan for the pool stage and a second, shorter plan for the knockouts, which also lets you size the second one to how far your team actually gets.
Do I need a visa to visit Australia for the tournament?
Almost every visitor needs a visa or an Electronic Travel Authority before boarding. Eligible passport holders apply for the ETA (subclass 601) through the Australian ETA app, and it is normally granted quickly — but it is a document to sort out early, not at the airport. Check your own passport's requirements with the Department of Home Affairs.
Fixtures, kick-off times and ticketing dates verified 22 August 2026 against rugbyworldcup.com and Rugby Australia. Schedules can change — confirm before you book.
Land already connected
One eSIM, seven host cities, zero roaming charges. Install it before you fly and it is working the moment you switch your phone off flight mode in Australia.