Super Rugby Pacific 2027: Every Fixture, Key Date and How to Sync the Draw
The 2027 Super Rugby Pacific draw has landed, bringing a 17-round regular season, 80 games and ten teams together from Friday 12 February through to the Grand Final on Saturday 26 June 2027.
But keeping track of a season this big is another challenge. Kick-off times can shift for broadcast selections, byes and finals scheduling, meaning a manually updated calendar can quickly fall out of date. The official Super Rugby Pacific digital calendar solves that by syncing the full schedule straight to your phone and automatically updating fixtures whenever a match changes.
→ Sync the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific fixtures to your calendar here
Super Rugby Pacific 2027: Key Dates
- Season Kick-off: Friday 12 February 2027, Crusaders v Reds in Christchurch
- Super Round: 2 to 4 April 2027, One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch
- Grand Final: Saturday 26 June 2027
- Season Structure: 17 rounds, 80 games, with each team playing 16 matches
The 2027 season brings a revamped competition format. An extra week and a reduction in byes from two to one means every team will play 16 matches, two more than in 2026.
The season also features more Sunday rugby, with ten Sunday matches scheduled across the regular season.
What’s New in Super Rugby Pacific 2027
The 2027 Finals Series has been reshaped around a sudden-death format.
The top six teams will still qualify, but the teams finishing first and second will earn a week off and progress directly to the Semi-Finals. Third and fourth will host sudden-death Elimination Finals against sixth and fifth respectively, with the winners progressing to the Semi-Finals. Every Finals match will therefore be a do-or-die contest.
The early rounds will carry plenty of weight too. Squads for the first-ever Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test will be named following Round 9, putting Test selection firmly in the mix from the opening weeks of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Fixtures to Watch
Super Round returns to Christchurch from 2 to 4 April, bringing all ten teams together for five matches at One New Zealand Stadium.
The weekend opens with a Friday night clash between the Crusaders and ACT Brumbies. Saturday features the Chiefs v Western Force and Blues v NSW Waratahs, before the Highlanders take on the Fijian Drua and the Hurricanes face the Queensland Reds on Sunday.
Easter weekend also delivers a standout fixture, with the Chiefs hosting the Hurricanes at Stadium Taranaki on Sunday 28 March. It is a rematch of the 2026 Grand Final, which the Hurricanes won 60-5.
And the season begins with the Crusaders hosting the Reds in Christchurch on Friday 12 February, giving fans an immediate clash between two of the competition’s established sides.
Players to Watch
The reigning champions Hurricanes head into 2027 with two of the competition’s most prolific finishers. Fehi Fineanganofo and Josh Moorby both scored 17 tries in 2026, breaking the previous single-season record of 16.
The Chiefs will look to 2026 Player of the Year Quinn Tupaea and the ever-dangerous Damian McKenzie, while the Waratahs will have plenty of interest around Sid Harvey after he claimed the inaugural Rookie of the Year award.
The Crusaders will also welcome back a familiar face, with Richie Mo’unga returning to the club for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season after his time in Japan.
How to Sync the Super Rugby Pacific Fixtures
The official Super Rugby Pacific digital calendar, powered by ECAL, integrates with Google, Apple and Outlook. There is no separate app to download, and you can choose between following the full competition or syncing fixtures for your specific team.
Setup is simple:
- Visit the official Super Rugby Pacific digital calendar.
- Select the full competition or choose your team.
- Choose your calendar provider and grant permission to sync.
Once connected, the fixtures will appear in your calendar automatically. If a kick-off time, venue or other fixture detail changes during the season, the update will flow through to your synced calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season start?
The season kicks off on Friday 12 February 2027, with the Crusaders hosting the Queensland Reds in Christchurch.
When is the 2027 Grand Final?
The Grand Final is scheduled for Saturday 26 June 2027.
How many teams and games are there in Super Rugby Pacific 2027?
Ten teams will play 80 games across a 17-round regular season, with each team playing 16 matches.
What’s new in the 2027 format?
The 2027 season features an extra round, fewer byes, more Sunday games and a revamped Finals Series. The top two teams progress directly to the Semi-Finals, while third and fourth host sudden-death Elimination Finals against sixth and fifth respectively.
When and where is Super Round 2027?
Super Round will take place from 2 to 4 April 2027 at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. All ten teams will play across five matches.
Who won Super Rugby Pacific in 2026?
The Hurricanes won the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title, defeating the Chiefs 60-5 in the Grand Final in Wellington.
How do I sync just my team’s fixtures?
Visit the official Super Rugby Pacific digital calendar and select your team rather than the full competition. Your calendar will then sync only that team’s matches.
Will my calendar update if a match is moved?
Yes. Once synced, changes to fixture details such as kick-off times and venues will automatically update in your calendar.
Never miss a match. Sync the full 2027 Super Rugby Pacific schedule today.
