SVNS heads to the Big Apple
NEWS: The HSBC SVNS Series is coming to the Big Apple on March 14-15.
World Rugby and USA Rugby, in partnership with TEG Rugby Live, have announced New York as the host of the HSBC SVNS series leg in the United States.
The event will take centre stage at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
The announcement comes as anticipation builds ahead of the new-look HSBC SVNS 2026 series kicking off in Dubai on 29-30 November.
An iconic destination, New York will provide a fitting backdrop for the final round of the regular season, ahead of the HSBC World Championships, which takes place in Hong Kong, Valladolid (Spain) and Bordeaux (France).
With World Rugby committed to growing rugby’s audience share in strategically important cities on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and historic men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups in the US in 2031 and 2033, respectively, the selection of New York represents another golden opportunity to see the stars of Sevens playing the sport’s most dynamic and rapid format.
Across the country, the sport’s popularity is surging, drawing record-breaking crowds to marquee matches such as Ireland v New Zealand at Chicago’s Soldier Field, USA v England in Washington, D.C. and the Women’s USA Eagles showdown against Canada in Kansas City.
The Sports Illustrated Stadium, home to Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Gotham FC, is set to welcome the game to its pitch for the first time.
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: “We are thrilled to bring the HSBC SVNS series to New York, one of the world’s most iconic cities, for the first time. The city’s energy and the passion of U.S. rugby fans make this the perfect stage for our athletes to showcase the speed, skill, and energy of Sevens rugby.
“We look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for fans, players, and the broader rugby community as we continue to grow the sport in the United States.”
USA Rugby Chief Executive Bill Goren added: “The New York City and tri-state area is a truly fitting host for HSBC SVNS. New York is an iconic home to so many global cultures; it’s a perfect backdrop for the most elite athletes and fans from each corner of the world to come together around rugby.
“With many storied clubs and institutions based in the tri-state area, we’re thrilled for our USA Rugby community to host this special event and see HSBC SVNS continue to grow in the United States.”
