Round of 16 (3)
Round of 16 (3) in Melbourne
Teams are not known yet, so keep hotel flexibility until the official knockout picture is confirmed. Use this match guide to check the venue, stay context and official sources before booking.
Host city
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1st Pool E
VS
2nd Pool D
- Date
- Sat 23 Oct 2027
- Kick-off
- 19:15 local
- Stadium
- Docklands Stadium
- Zone
- Docklands / Melbourne
Stadium and stay context
Docklands Stadium and stay context
Use Southern Cross Station, Docklands, the CBD or Southbank for a short rugby stay, then check airport arrival and late tram plans.
Docklands / Southern Cross: Shortest stadium access, SkyBus arrivals and simple movement around Southern Cross Station. Check: Less lively than the CBD or inner north outside event hours.
Melbourne CBD: The best all-round base for food, pubs, sightseeing and walking or tram access to Docklands. Check: Check the exact west-CBD route rather than assuming all CBD hotels are equal.
Southbank / Crown / Yarra River: Restaurants, river hotels and a balanced city stay with workable access to the stadium. Check: Confirm the real walking or tram route for late matches.
Compare places to stay near Docklands Stadium
Use this map to compare hotels, rentals and nearby stays around the stadium. Check the final price and booking terms before you reserve.
Before booking
Checks before you reserve
Kick-off times are local and subject to change. Always check the official Rugby World Cup schedule before booking.
- 1Confirm the venue on the official schedule.
- 2Check the local kick-off time before booking tight transfers.
- 3Check match-day transport and the late return.
- 4Keep hotel cancellation terms flexible.
Official sources
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