The Capital List has got you covered on where will be showing the games and what special promotions will be taking place over the 2023, Rugby World Cup.
The tournament begins Friday, September 8 with hosts France taking on New Zealand in the Stade de France, Paris. The final will be played on Saturday, October 28. South Africa were the winners of the last tournament – in Japan in 2019 – when they beat England in the final.
Looking for the best places in the capital? Then check out our recommendations below:
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
For the Rugby World Cup, Abu Dhabi Golf Club's Fan Zone will transform into a a hub of Rugby passion and camaraderie. With live screenings of all 48 matches on three large LED screens, visitors won't miss a moment of the action. The fan zone caters to families, offering kids' activities, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and the opportunity to unwind in the swimming pool. Attendees can also participate in raffle draws for exciting prizes, enhancing the overall experience. Fans can expect a large range of promotions like beer buckets, happy hour, special “hot time offers,” and combo deals. The Rugby Fan Zone is priced at AED 45 for adults and AED 30 for children on Friday - Sunday, which is refundable on F&B. (Khalifa City A, Tel: 056 536 2230)
Appaloosa Sports Bar
Catch all the live rugby matches and cheer on your team at Appaloosa Sports Bar covered with HD screens both indoors and outdoors, perfect for sharing those epic moments with your friends. And the game wouldn't be complete without our delicious sharing platters, burgers, tasty tacos, and ice-cold pints of beer. Happy Hour, with house beverages from AED 25. (Marriott Hotel, Al Forsan, Tel: 02 201 4131)
Captain’s Arms
Catch all the sporting action at Captain’s Arms. With the weather cooling down, enjoy the rugby action on their huge outdoor screen, and multi-TVs indoors. Enjoy a Rugby Feast Platter for four people, inclusive of 4-drinks for AED 440. Daily Happy hour from 12 – 8pm. (Le Méridien Hotel, Tel: 056 688 5361)
GLOW Poolside Sports Bar
For live action packed Rugby matches head to Glow and enjoy 80min free flow of selected house beverages plus chicken wings platter for AED 159. An additional special promotion taking place for the first two days of the Rugby World Cup (8th & 9th September), get complimentary 60 min free flow on selected beverages*. (ALOFT, Abu Dhabi. Tel: 02 654 5000 / 056 162 4375)
PJ O’Reilly’s
Rugby fans can dive into the competition spirit and cheer for their teams on any of the 7 indoor TVs available. Watch every heart-pounding tackle on the massive 5x3 meter outdoor screen, with live entertainment outside of match timings. Some World up Specials, including: AED 195 3L Beer Tower, AED 148.00 AED Bucket of Beer, AED 99.00 AED 1 Beer and 1 Burger, AED 99.00 AED 1 Beer and Dunked Wings, AED 99.00 AED 1 Beer and PJ’s Nachos, AED 129.00 AED 2 Beers and 1 Pizza. Happy Hour runs, daily, 12pm – 8pm, with selected drinks from AED 30. (Le Royal Méridien Hotel, Tel: 056 404 9988)
Porter’s English Pub
The ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts and pub-goers, has launched some exciting offers to celebrate the Rugby World Cup. World Cup offers include - Cheers to a Great Rugby Deal: Buy 4 pints of Heineken and score the 5th one absolutely FREE! (exclusively available during live matches). Score Big with Our Rugby Meal Deal: Savor the match with our exclusive Rugby Meal Deal, priced at just AED 169 net, which includes a choice of 4 pints from a selection of Heineken, Brewdog Punk IPA, Amstel, or Estrella Damm. Cheers to the Heineken Beer Bucket Deal: Grab 5 ice-cold Heineken bottles for just AED 125. In addition, enjoy a special happy hour with a variety of drinks at AED 11 throughout the month of September from 6pm to 8pm every day. (Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Tel: 02 495 3936)
Stills Bar
Join fellow rugby enthusiasts, indulge in mouthwatering food and drinks, and soak up the Rugby World Cup fervor at Stills. With big screens, great deals, and a lively crowd, Stills promises an unforgettable rugby viewing experience that rivals being at the stadium itself. Two World Cup promotions, with a Beer Bucket Special: beer bucket of five bottles for AED 149, including a signature Stills platter, and Extended Happy Hour, with a fantastic 1+1 offer on Asahi pint beer. (Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Tel: 050 667 5815)
POOL MATCHES (All timings are UAE / Gulf Standard Time)
Friday, Sept 8 - France v New Zealand, Stade de France, 11.15pm
Saturday, Sept 9 - Italy v Namibia, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 3.00pm
Saturday, Sept 9 - Ireland v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, 5.30pm
Saturday, Sept 9 - Australia v Georgia, Stade de France, 8pm
Saturday, Sept 9 - England v Argentina, Stade de Marseille, 11pm
Sunday, Sept 10 - Japan v Chile, Stade de Toulouse, 3pm
Sunday, Sept 10 - South Africa v Scotland, Stade de Marseille, 7.45pm
Sunday, Sept 10 - Wales v Fiji, Stade de Bordeaux, 11pm
Thursday, Sept 14 - France v Uruguay, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 11pm
Friday, Sept 15 - New Zealand v Namibia, Stadium de Toulouse, 11pm
Saturday, Sept 16 - Samoa v Chile, Stade de Bordeaux, 5pm
Saturday, Sept 16 - Wales v Portugal, Stade de Nice 7.45pm
Saturday, Sept 16 - Ireland v Tonga, Stade de la Beaujoire, 11pm
Sunday, Sept 17 - South Africa v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, 5pm
Sunday, Sept 17 - Australia v Fiji, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 7.45pm
Sunday, Sept 17 - England v Japan, Stade de Nice, 11pm
Wednesday, Sept 20 - Italy v Uruguay, Stade de Nice, 7.45pm
Thursday, Sept 21 - France v Namibia, Stade de Marseille, 11pm
Friday, Sept 22 - Argentina v Samoa, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 7.45pm
Saturday, Sept 23 - Georgia v Portugal, Stadium de Toulouse, 4pm
Saturday, Sept 23 - England v Chile, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 7.45pm
Saturday, Sept 23 - South Africa v Ireland, Stade de France, 11pm
Sunday, Sept 24 - Scotland v Tonga, Stade de Nice, 7.45pm
Sunday, Sept 24 - Wales v Australia, OL Stadium, 11pm
Wednesday, Sept 27 - Uruguay v Namibia, OL Stadium, 7.45pm
Thursday, Sept 28 - Japan v Samoa, Stade de Toulouse, 11pm
Friday, Sept 29 - New Zealand v Italy, OL Stadium, 11pm
Saturday, Sept 30 - Argentina v Chile, Stade de la Beaujoire, 5pm
Saturday, Sept 30 - Fiji v Georgia, Stade de Bordeaux, 7.45pm
Saturday, Sept 30 - Scotland v Romania, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 11pm
Sunday, Oct 1 - Australia v Portugal, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 7.45pm
Sunday, Oct 1 - South Africa v Tonga, Stade de Marseille, 11pm
Thursday, Oct 5 - New Zealand v Uruguay, OL Stadium, 11pm
Friday, Oct 6 - France v Italy, OL Stadium, 11pm
Saturday, Oct 7 - Wales v Georgia, Stade de la Beaujoire, 5pm
Saturday, Oct 7 - England v Samoa, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 7.45pm
Saturday, Oct 7 - Ireland v Scotland, Stade de France, 11pm
Sunday, Oct 8 - Japan v Argentina, Stade de la Beaujoire, 3pm
Sunday, Oct 8 - Tonga v Romania, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 7.45pm
Sunday, Oct 8 - Fiji v Portugal, Stade de Toulouse, 11pm
QUARTER-FINALS
Saturday, Oct 14 - Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D, Stade de Marseille, 7pm
Saturday, Oct 14 - Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A, Stade de France, 11pm
Sunday, Oct 15 - Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C, Stade de Marseille, 7pm
Sunday, Oct 15 - Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B, Stade de France, 11pm
SEMI-FINALS
Friday, Oct 20 - Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2, Stade de France, 11pm
Saturday, Oct 21 - Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4, Stade de France, 11pm
BRONZE-MEDAL MATCH
Friday, Oct 27 - Runner-up SF 1 v Runner-up SF 2, Stade de France, 11pm
THE FINAL
Saturday, Oct 28 - Winner SF 1 v Winner SF 2, Stade de France, 11pm
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