Watch Rugby World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony Live Online

on 8 Sept 2023

 

The world’s mega event, the Rugby World Cup 2023, will take place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. It will bring the world's top-rated rugby teams together to compete for the championship title. However, before the first match begins, the opening ceremony sets the stage for the event, engaging supporters and inspiring a sense of solidarity and enthusiasm.

Are you looking forward to the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony in 2023? Then you are at the right place. Here you will get all the information about the performers’ list, TV channel, time, and how to watch the RWC Opening Ceremony live stream worldwide on TV and online.

The celebration will honor rugby's 200th anniversary and highlight the best of French culture. It is a precursor to what is expected to be the most anticipated and well-attended men's Rugby World Cup ever.

Watch RWC 2023 Opening Ceremony Live Stream

Date: Fri, Sept. 8, 2023 – Sat, Oct. 28, 2023
Host country: France
Venues: 9
Teams: 20
TV Channels:  ITV (UK) | Sky Sport (NZ) | Channel 9/Stan Sport (AU) | NBC (US) |
Current champions: South Africa
Live Stream:  Watch Here

When and where is the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony in 2023?

The 2023 RWC Opening Ceremony will take place at the iconic Stade de France in Saint-Denis on September 8, 2023. The Stade de France is the largest venue with more than 80,000 seating capacity; it hosted ten Rugby World Cup matches, such as four group stages, two quarterfinals, both semi-finals, the bronze final, and the final match. Don’t miss watching the Rugby World Cup France 2023 live stream in HD video quality on your smart devices worldwide.

Who will perform at the Opening Ceremony?

French actor Jean Dujardin, show director Olivier Ferracci, stage director Nora Matthey de L'Endroit, and more than 200 devoted volunteers will all be present for the Opening Ceremony. As part of the celebration of France's diverse culture, 33 well-known guests will also represent France's distinctive competence in fields like gastronomy, sports, and the arts.

What time does the RWC Opening Ceremony begin?

The Rugby World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony will begin one hour and fifteen minutes before the first game. The Opening Ceremony time is 20:00 local time (GMT+2).

What time in other Countries for the Opening Ceremony of the Rugby World Cup?

Country	Time
France	8:00 p.m. CEST
UK	7:00 p.m. BST
Ireland	7:00 p.m. IST
New Zealand	6:00 a.m. NZST
South Africa	8:00 p.m. SAST
Australia	4:00 a.m. AEST
Italy	8:00 p.m. CEST
Japan	3:00 a.m. JST
Uruguay	3:00 p.m. UYT
Romania	9:00 p.m. EEST
Tonga	6:00 a.m. TOT
Scotland	7:00 p.m. BST
Wales	7:00 p.m. BST
Fiji	6:00 a.m. FJT
Georgia	10:00 p.m. GET
USA	2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. PT
Canada	2:00 p.m. ET

 

When will the 2023 Rugby World Cup opening match begin?

Rugby fans will enjoy the 2023 Rugby World Cup opening match between France and New Zealand just after the opening ceremony. The match will kick off on September 8 at 21:15 local time.

What channel is the opening ceremony of the 2023 RWC on?

The 2023 Opening Ceremony of the Rugby World Cup will be live broadcast on several TV channels in your region without a VPN or cable at Superrugbylivetv.com. The channel lists for different countries are given below:

Country	TV Channel
United States	NBC Sports
United Kingdom	ITV
Australia	Stan Sports or Nine Network
Canada	TSN
South Africa	SuperSport
New Zealand	Sky or Prime
France	TF1, M6, and France TV
Asia (Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Thailand)	beIN Sports
Fiji	Fiji TV
Georgia	GPB
Japan	J Sports, NHK, or Nippon TV
Netherlands	Ziggo Sport

 

How to watch the RWC Opening Ceremony 2023 live stream?

Rugby fans can enjoy the Rugby World Cup opening and closing ceremonies live on TV and online on smart devices from anywhere in the world. All you have to do is get a premium subscription at SuperRugbyLiveTV.com, as it offers the best and most budget-friendly streaming platform. Subscribe today and get started to watch the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony, entire games live-streamed, and full match replays without any geo-blocking.