Rugby World Cup 2027: 24 Teams in Australia
Australia hosts the first 24-team Rugby World Cup — 52 matches, seven cities, 1 Oct to 13 Nov.
2027 is a rare convergence: rugby, cricket and women's football all crown world champions, with AFCON, the Super Bowl and the Special Olympics rounding out the calendar.
Australia hosts the first 24-team Rugby World Cup — 52 matches, seven cities, 1 Oct to 13 Nov.
Hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, the 50-over World Cup features 14 teams and 54 matches.
Brazil hosts the first FIFA Women's World Cup held in South America — expect record crowds and a festival atmosphere.
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off around 19 June, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania — a first for the region.
The NFL's championship caps the 2026 season on America's biggest sporting night.
Santiago, Chile hosts the first Special Olympics World Games ever held in the Southern Hemisphere.