What pub is showing the rugby in Adelaide?

8 venues in Adelaide have a real, checkable signal that they show rugby: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.

Where can I watch the big rugby matches in Adelaide?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 6 show rugby week in, week out; 2 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.

When are the next Rugby matches?

Next up: NRL 2026 Regular Season Concludes (Round 27) on Sun 6 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed). Some venues follow one code and some show both, so the sections below separate the club and fan-group locals from the pubs that simply have it on every week.

How is this Rugby list for Adelaide put together?

It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Adelaide list as new evidence appears.

Rugby · Adelaide, Australia

Where to Watch Rugby in Adelaide

Last updated July 25, 2026

League or union, finals or an autumn test, rugby fills a pub in a way little else does. These 8 venues in Adelaide carry a real signal that they show the footy.

8 venues
6 show it every week
2 hosted screenings
6 with a linked source
4.2 average Google rating

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Upcoming Rugby matches

NRL 2026 Regular Season Concludes (Round 27) · Sun 6 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NRL
All 17 clubs complete Round 27 across the weekend, closing the regular season league stage ahead of the finals series.

Shows Rugby week in, week out

The Original Coopers Alehouse Shows Rugby frequently

316 Pulteney St · 4.3 stars (2,697 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own posts

🏉 RUGBY SATURDAY IS HERE! 🍻 A massive afternoon and night of international rugby is coming your way, and we're putting it on the BIG SCREENS in the Alehouse Bar. Saturday 18th July New Zealand vs Ireland 4.40pm... source

International rugby is back this Saturday. 🏉🍻 Two massive clashes. One big screen. New Zealand vs Italy 2.40pm Australia vs France 5.10pm Catch every tackle, try and big hit LIVE & LOUD in the Alehouse Bar. Cold... source

@coopers_alehouse Website Open in Google Maps

The Lion Hotel Shows Rugby frequently

161 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 · 4.2 stars (2,597 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews

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The Ovingham Hotel Shows Rugby frequently

29 Torrens Rd, Ovingham SA 5082 · 4.2 stars (2,190 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own posts

🏉 State of Origin - Game 3 at The Ovy! 🏉 It all comes down to this! The final State of Origin clash is here, and there's no better place to catch every hit, try and big moment than at The Ovy. Grab your mates, settle... source

🚨 WARNING: Productivity levels may drop dramatically this Saturday. 🚨 We’ve got a full-day sports marathon locked and loaded 🏉🔥 AFL classics, huge NRL clashes, and fast-paced netball battles all hitting the screens... source

@theovinghamhotel Website Open in Google Maps

Alma Tavern Shows Rugby frequently

66 Magill Rd, Norwood SA 5067, Australia · 4.1 stars (1,602 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own website

EVENTS SPECIALS LIVE SPORT LIVE mUSIC EVENTS State of Origin Giveaway Win the Ultimate State of Origin Experience This State of Origin season, every pint could put you in... source

@almatavern Website Open in Google Maps

The Elephant British Pub Shows Rugby frequently

1 Cinema Place, Adelaide SA 5000 · 4.3 stars (1,254 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews

@elly_pub Website Open in Google Maps

Payneham Tavern Shows Rugby frequently

319 Payneham Road, Payneham SA 5070 · 4 stars (752 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own website

Read more State of Origin All Games LIVE! Join us for State of Origin! Read more World Cup 12 June 20 July The worlds biggest football... source

State of Origin All Games LIVE! Share this event - Link copied Theres no better place to watch State of Origin than with us! source

@paynehamtavern Website Open in Google Maps

Venues that hosted Rugby screenings

Brighton Metro Hotel Hosted Rugby screenings

466 Brighton Road, Brighton, Adelaide · 4.1 stars (1,170 reviews)

Promoted a rugby screening per its own website

Catch all the biggest games live & loud - NRL/NRLW - Mens & Womens State Of Origin Series - International blockbusters. View the full schedule below and lock in your spot today! Terms and cond... source

@brightonmetrohotel Website Open in Google Maps

Knots Kitchen Hosted Rugby screenings

141 Brebner Dr, West Lakes SA 5021, Australia · 4.2 stars (549 reviews)

Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts

This week’s Live & Loud line-up at The Lakes 🔥 A huge weekend of AFL action on the big screen, plus all your favourite matchups across the round. And one to lock into your calendar… State of Origin is back soon, with... source

@lakeshotel Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What pub is showing the rugby in Adelaide?: 8 venues in Adelaide have a real, checkable signal that they show rugby: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
Where can I watch the big rugby matches in Adelaide?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 6 show rugby week in, week out; 2 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
When are the next Rugby matches?: Next up: NRL 2026 Regular Season Concludes (Round 27) on Sun 6 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed). Some venues follow one code and some show both, so the sections below separate the club and fan-group locals from the pubs that simply have it on every week.
How is this Rugby list for Adelaide put together?: It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Adelaide list as new evidence appears.