The 2027 sports calendar
2027 World Cups: The Year to Plan a Team Sports Tour
2027 is one of the biggest years in world sport, with world cups in rugby, women's football, netball, basketball and cricket. Here's every major event, when it is, and how a school, club or academy team can plan a tour around it.
A world cup changes the feel of a host country for weeks. Streets fill with fans, local clubs get busier and the whole place talks about one sport. For a touring team, that energy turns a normal trip into something players remember for years.
Below is a quick table of the 2027 calendar, a short guide to each event and practical advice on planning. Your own team plays its own fixtures; the world cup is the backdrop.
At a glance
The 2027 calendar
| Event | Dates 2027 | Host | Tour idea | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina Cup (youth football) | 1-5 April | Dubai | International youth tournament | Mina Cup |
| FIFA Women's World Cup | 24 June - 25 July | Brazil | Women's and girls' football tour | Brazil 2027 |
| Netball World Cup | 25 Aug - 5 Sep | Sydney | School and club netball tours | Netball tours |
| FIBA Basketball World Cup | 27 Aug - 12 Sep | Qatar | Basketball tour in the Middle East | Basketball tours |
| Rugby World Cup | 1 Oct - 13 Nov | Australia | Rugby tours to Australia | Rugby guide |
| ICC Men's Cricket World Cup | 4 Oct - 21 Nov | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia | Cricket tour | School tours |
| World Beach Games | 15-23 Nov | Da Nang, Vietnam | Beach sports and padel | Padel tours |
- 1-5 April
- 24 June - 25 July
- 25 Aug - 5 Sep
- 27 Aug - 12 Sep
- 1 Oct - 13 Nov
- 4 Oct - 21 Nov
- 15-23 Nov
1-5 April · Dubai
Mina Cup, Dubai
The Mina Cup is an international youth football tournament in Dubai, played from 1 to 5 April 2027. Club and academy squads from many countries meet over five days of competitive matches.
Olimpia Tour is the Exclusive Mina Cup Regional Representative for Australia, so we look after entry, flights, accommodation and transfers for Australian teams in one plan. It is the first big event of the year and a strong test before the season.
See the Mina Cup page
24 June - 25 July · Brazil
FIFA Women's World Cup, Brazil
Brazil hosts the FIFA Women's World Cup from 24 June to 25 July 2027. For girls' and women's teams, it is a chance to play in a country where football is part of daily life while the tournament is on.
A tour can include matches against local teams, coaching sessions and time in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Match tickets are not part of our tours and are sold separately through official channels.
Explore Brazil 2027
25 Aug - 5 Sep · Sydney
Netball World Cup, Sydney
The Netball World Cup comes to Sydney from 25 August to 5 September 2027. Australia has a deep school and club netball culture, which makes it a natural place to tour.
Overseas school and club teams can play local sides, take part in coaching sessions and explore Sydney and other cities between games.
See our netball tours
27 Aug - 12 Sep · Qatar
FIBA Basketball World Cup, Qatar
Qatar hosts the FIBA Basketball World Cup from 27 August to 12 September 2027. It puts the Middle East at the centre of world basketball for more than two weeks.
A basketball tour can combine games against local teams, indoor training sessions and time in Doha. It also pairs well with a stopover elsewhere in the region.
See our basketball tours
1 Oct - 13 Nov · Australia
Rugby World Cup, Australia
The Rugby World Cup runs across Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027. Host cities will be busy with fans for six weeks, and October brings spring weather.
School and club teams can play Australian sides, add coaching sessions and travel between host cities. Our full guide covers fixtures, timing and how match tickets work.
Read the rugby tour guide
4 Oct - 21 Nov · Southern Africa
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is shared by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from 4 October to 21 November 2027. Southern Africa has a strong school and club cricket tradition.
A cricket tour can include fixtures against local schools and clubs, coaching sessions and wildlife or cultural experiences between matches.
See our school sports tours
15-23 Nov · Da Nang
World Beach Games, Da Nang
The World Beach Games are planned for Da Nang, Vietnam, from 15 to 23 November 2027. The city has a long sandy coastline and a growing racquet-sport scene.
It is a good fit for padel, pickleball and beach sports groups who want to train, play local players and enjoy central Vietnam at the end of the year.
See our padel toursPlanning
How to plan a tour around a major event
Major events make a tour more exciting, but they also make planning more important. These are the points that matter most.
Book early
Start 12 to 18 months ahead. That gives time to fix dates, arrange local fixtures and plan fundraising with families.
Expect accommodation demand
Hotels in host cities fill up fast during a world cup. Locking in rooms early keeps the squad together and the options wider.
Buy tickets separately
Match tickets are bought separately by fans through official tournament channels, subject to availability. We plan your itinerary around match days, so your group is free if you hold tickets.
Keep your own sport at the centre
Your fixtures and coaching come first. Build the plan around them, then add sightseeing and fan-zone time.
Quick answers
FAQ
Which world cups are on in 2027?
Rugby in Australia, the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, netball in Sydney, basketball in Qatar and men's cricket in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The Mina Cup in Dubai and the World Beach Games in Da Nang add youth football and beach sports.
Do you supply match tickets?
No. Match tickets are sold separately through official tournament channels, subject to availability. We plan your itinerary around match days so your group can attend if you have tickets.
Can our team combine more than one event?
Sometimes. The Netball World Cup and the Rugby World Cup are both in Australia, a few weeks apart, so a multi-sport school group could plan around both. Tell us your sports and dates and we will look at the options.
How far ahead should we book?
We recommend 12 to 18 months ahead. Accommodation in host cities is in high demand during major events, and early planning gives more choice of fixtures and flights.
Is Olimpia Tour linked to these tournaments?
Olimpia Tour is an independent sports tour company and is not affiliated with these tournaments or governing bodies, except the Mina Cup, where we are the Exclusive Mina Cup Regional Representative for Australia.
Dates are subject to change; check official tournament websites. Olimpia Tour is an independent sports tour company and is not affiliated with these tournaments or governing bodies, except the Mina Cup, where we are the Exclusive Mina Cup Regional Representative for Australia.
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