The road to LA 2028: SVNS dates locked in for Cape Town
NEWS: World Rugby has confirmed the HSBC SVNS schedule for the Series and World Championship for 2027, with all 2026 host cities returning.
The 2027 Series will once again visit Dubai, Cape Town, Singapore, Perth, Vancouver and New York before culminating in the HSBC SVNS World Championship across Hong Kong, Valladolid and Bordeaux.
The announcement follows a landmark 2026 competition which saw New Zealand’s women and South Africa’s men claim the HSBC SVNS Series titles in New York, before Australia’s women and South Africa’s men were crowned HSBC SVNS World Champions, capping another memorable season of world-class rugby sevens.
World Rugby Sevens World Series General Manager, Sam Pinder said: “The success of the past season, including record-breaking attendance in Hong Kong and continued growth across our digital and social platforms, demonstrates the increasing visibility and strength of rugby sevens around the world.
“We are delighted to confirm the return of all our host destinations for the 2027 HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship events, building on the strong foundations established.
“With the race to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games beginning, the 2027 season will carry added significance as the world’s best teams compete for the opportunity to reach the pinnacle tournament.
“We look forward to working with our hosts, partners and unions to build on the momentum of last season and deliver another outstanding HSBC SVNS Series for players, fans and the global rugby community.”
Competing teams for 2027 will be:
Men’s – South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Australia, Argentina, Fiji, France and USA.
Women’s – Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, France, Japan, Fiji and Spain.
The return of all host destinations provides continuity for players, fans and partners as teams begin the next chapter of the Olympic cycle, with the HSBC SVNS Series playing a critical role on the road to qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
HSBC SVNS Series 2026/27:
28-29 November: Dubai, The Sevens Stadium
5-6 December: Cape Town, Cape Town Stadium
30-31 January, 2027: Singapore, The Kallang
6-7 February: Perth, HBF Park
6-7 March: Vancouver, BC Place
13-14 March: New York, Sports Illustrated Stadium
HSBC SVNS World Championship 2027:
9-11 April: Hong Kong, Kai Tak Sports Park
21-23 May: Valladolid, Estadio José Zorrilla
28-30 May: Bordeaux, Stade Atlantique
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