The best things to look forward to in 2027 are Artemis III, the August 2 total solar eclipse, the Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the Rugby World Cup in Australia, plus continuing leaps in electric cars, robotaxis and space internet. This is our updated list of 10 reasons to be excited, replacing our original 2021 version.
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| # | What to look forward to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artemis III | 2027 |
| 2 | Total solar eclipse | August 2, 2027 |
| 3 | FIFA Women’s World Cup | 2027, Brazil |
| 4 | Rugby World Cup | October 1 to November 13, 2027 |
| 5 | Electric cars | Ongoing |
| 6 | Robotaxis | Expanding from 2026 |
| 7 | Space internet | Ongoing |
| 8 | Space tourism | Ongoing |
| 9 | Bitcoin and crypto | Ongoing |
| 10 | Online wealth | Ongoing |
1. Artemis III and the Return to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II flew a crew of four around the Moon from April 1 to 11, 2026, the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Artemis III is planned for 2027 as a demonstration flight in low Earth orbit rather than a landing.
Its crew, announced on June 9, 2026, is Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The mission will test rendezvous and docking with commercial lunar landers being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX, and Artemis IV is planned as the first crewed landing.
2. The Eclipse of the Century
On Monday, August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse nicknamed the Eclipse of the Century will cross the Strait of Gibraltar between Spain and Morocco and continue across North Africa and the Middle East, with a magnitude of 1.079.
If you can plan one trip for 2027, this is the one. Book early, because hotels along the path of totality will fill up.
3. FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the tenth edition and will feature 32 teams for the second time. Brazil won the hosting rights in 2024, making it the first Women’s World Cup in South America.
Brazil will become the sixth country to host both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
4. Rugby World Cup in Australia
The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup is scheduled for Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027, the 11th edition of the tournament.
After a few years of bigger sports headlines elsewhere, it’s another global event to put on the calendar.
5. Electric Cars Keep Gaining Ground
Our 2020 prediction was that electric cars would break through, and they did, unevenly. In China nearly half of all new vehicles sold were electric as of September 2025, and by 2024 China produced more than 70% of the world’s EVs.
Choice has multiplied, prices have fallen in many segments, and charging networks keep growing. If you are hunting for an electric car, 2027 will give you far more options than a few years ago.
6. Robotaxis Are Here
Tesla unveiled the Cybercab in October 2024, began production in February 2026 and started offering paid public rides in Austin, Texas, in September 2026. Self-driving ride-hailing is no longer a demo, though it is still limited to a few cities and regulators are still setting rules.
Expect more cities, more operators and plenty of debate in 2027.
7. Space Internet Is Real
Starlink was in beta in 2020. As of October 2026 the network consisted of approximately 11,150 satellites in orbit and serves around 160 countries and territories.
Coverage for remote areas, ships and planes has been the biggest change, and the long-term promise of bridging the internet divide is closer than it was.
https://www.starlink.com/
8. Space Tourism Has Started
Virgin Galactic flew paying passengers starting in June 2023, retired its Unity spacecraft after its final flight in 2024, and is now focused on a higher-cadence Delta-class vehicle. In 2026 it resumed taking reservations, with a ticket price of $750,000.
Prices remain far beyond most people, but more companies are offering short flights, and the cost is expected to fall slowly.
9. Bitcoin and Crypto Keep Maturing
In January 2024 the first 11 US spot bitcoin ETFs began trading, and in December 2024 the price reached $100,000 for the first time. On October 26, 2026 it closed around $79,500, a reminder that it moves in big swings.
Institutions now hold it, and ETFs make it easier to buy than ever. It is still volatile, and this is not financial advice.
10. More Opportunities to Build Wealth Online
Remote work, e-commerce and AI tools have made it easier to start a side business from a laptop. Shopify remains one of the most popular platforms for selling online, and we have partnered with them for years.
If you are thinking of selling online, take a look at what Shopify offers. Also see How the AI Gold Rush is Making People Rich.
What happened to our 2021 predictions?
Electric cars and Starlink delivered. 5G became mainstream, travel recovered, and Bitcoin went on to pass $100,000. Plant-based meat did not take over menus the way we predicted. The Tokyo Olympics and Euro 2020 went ahead in 2021, as promised. We dropped those items now that they are history.
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FAQ
What are the best things to look forward to in 2027?
Artemis III, the August 2 total solar eclipse, the Women’s World Cup in Brazil, the Rugby World Cup in Australia, and continuing growth in electric cars, robotaxis and space internet.
When is the 2027 total solar eclipse?
Monday, August 2, 2027. Totality will cross the Strait of Gibraltar and continue through North Africa and the Middle East.
What is Artemis III?
Artemis III is a crewed NASA mission planned for 2027 to test rendezvous and docking with commercial lunar landers in low Earth orbit. Artemis IV is planned as the first landing.
Where is the 2027 Women’s World Cup?
In Brazil, the first Women’s World Cup in South America, with 32 teams.
How many satellites does Starlink have?
As of October 2026, approximately 11,150 satellites in orbit, serving around 160 countries and territories.
Is Bitcoin still a good investment?
It remains volatile. It passed $100,000 in December 2024 and was around $79,500 on October 26, 2026. This is not financial advice.
How we put this list together
We chose scheduled events and trends that can be checked against official schedules and current records as of October 2026. Dates may change, and prices are as of the date given.
Last updated: October 2026.
Question: What are you looking forward to most in 2027?
