The 2023 Rugby World Cup begins this Friday, September 8th at 9:15 PM with the highly anticipated match between France and New Zealand. However, before that, there will be the traditional opening ceremony, which will be hosted by Jean Dujardin. Find out all the details about the spectacle that awaits you.
Heure, date et lieu
The opening ceremony of the World Cup will take place at the Stade de France on September 8th. It will start at 8 pm and officially launch the global event, in a stadium that is already sold out. Therefore, the opening ceremony will precede the opening clash of the World Cup between France and New Zealand (9:15 pm).
On which channel?
The event will be broadcast live and in its entirety on TF1, the official broadcaster of the World Cup. The opening ceremony will be commented on by Anne-Claire Coudray and Isabelle Ithurburu.
Des stars à l’animation…
World Rugby a dévoilé son dispositif pour l’événement et annoncé la présence « d’une pléiade de stars ». L’acteur français, Jean Dujardin, « sera impliqué » dans la cérémonie d’ouverture indique France 2023 dans son communiqué. Il sera accompagné de la metteuse en scène Nora Matthey, du directeur de spectacle Olivier Ferracci et de plus de 200 bénévoles passionnés.
« I cannot reword »
… and on the field!
The first names of these French stars have been revealed in the past few hours: we should expect to hear Zaz, Zazie, and Vianney. And the names of chef Yves Camdeborde, actor Philippe Lachaud, as well as those of Adriana Karembeu and dancer Alice Renavand.
The rehearsal images offer a glimpse of a vibrant show, with the actors promising to « electrify » the audience.
