In brief:

• GIO Stadium Canberra will host two rugby test matches in 2026 and 2027.
• The Wallabies and Wallaroos will face international rivals.
• This story includes ticket details and other important information.

International rugby will return to Canberra with two exciting test matches in 2026 and 2027.

The Wallaroos and Wallabies will take on some of their oldest rivals at GIO Stadium Canberra.

Wallaroos’ 2026 Test against Scotland

The Wallaroos will face Scotland in what will be their third Test match in Canberra in two years.

With both team’s side-by-side on the World Rugby ladder, the Scotland Test looks to be a very competitive match.

Details:

• When: Friday 23 October 2026
• Where: GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
• Tickets: on sale now.

Wallabies’ 2027 Test against Ireland

The Wallabies will play their first Test in Canberra in ten years when they take on world No. 3 Ireland.

Details:

• When: Saturday 18 September 2027
• Where: GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
• Tickets: to be released soon.

The game will take place just nine days before Australia’s Rugby World Cup opener against Hong Kong-China in Perth.

The match will be Ireland’s first ever Test in Canberra, while the Wallabies have played five Tests at GIO Stadium Canberra between 1998 and 2017, winning all of them.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets for the Wallaroos’ 2026 Test against Scotland are on sale now via Ticketek.

Hospitality packages for the Wallabies’ 2027 Test against Ireland are on sale now. Tickets to the game will be released soon. Keep an eye on the GIO Stadium Canberra website.

Canberrans love their international rugby. Last year, GIO Stadium Canberra saw the biggest rugby crowd in 20 years for the Brumbies’ thrilling match against the British and Irish Lions.