NEW YORK, NY (September 24, 2026) - World Rugby and TEG Rugby Live today announced that the HSBC SVNS Series is returning to the New York area for the second successive year on March 13-14, 2027. The world’s premier rugby sevens competition will highlight the best men’s and women’s rugby teams, as they prepare for the LA28.
Taking off in Dubai in November 2026 and making stops in Cape Town, Singapore, Perth, and Vancouver, New York will serve as the grand finale of the regular-season competition. Tickets for HSBC SVNS New York will go on sale on Monday, September 28 10am ET for presale tickets, and Wednesday, September 30 10am ET for general on-sale tickets.
Fans can register for more information and gain early access to ticket sales using this link.
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing HSBC SVNS back to New York for a second year as we continue to build momentum for rugby in the United States on the road to LA28.
“Fans on the East Coast got another taste of rugby at its breathtaking best a couple of weeks ago when the New Zealand All Blacks played the South Africa Springboks in front of a record-breaking U.S crowd. Now the focus turns to New York in March, where fans can expect world-class rugby and incredible athleticism with the best men’s and women’s sevens teams
going head-to-head.”
“New York is one of the world’s great sporting and entertainment cities and HSBC SVNS is made for that stage. We can’t wait to welcome fans back.”
HSBC SVNS New York will be hosted at Sports Illustrated Stadium, home to Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls and 2025 NWSL Champions NJ/NY Gotham FC. As Sports Illustrated Stadium brings international rugby to New York, it will give fans the chance to witness thrilling moments from some of the best in the sport right now in a city that thrives off excitement.
Christoph Schoenbeck, Head of Stadium Events at Sports Illustrated Stadium, said: "We're thrilled to welcome HSBC SVNS back to Sports Illustrated Stadium for year two. Hosting the event for the first time last year was a special moment, and the response from our fans made it clear that rugby sevens belongs here. We can't wait to see the festival of rugby sevens back at Sports Illustrated Stadium."
Rugby sevens continues to showcase the sport's fast-paced format, where teams field seven players in matches of two seven-minute halves on a full-sized rugby pitch. Through a combination of intensity, stamina, and strategy, the game continues to expand its audience year after year. During the 2025-26 season, the competition produced a record-breaking series, attracting more than 530,000 fans and breaking the single-day attendance record in Hong Kong. This season aims to continue to entice new fans to fall in love with the sport.
This series highlights the world’s top eight men’s and women’s teams, allowing them to showcase the talent, speed and skill needed to succeed in LA28. As the new tournament begins, New York City welcomes back the women’s and men’s 2025-26 champions, Australia and South Africa, giving them the opportunity to compete and defend their titles. The complete
list of participating teams in HBSC SVNS New York is:
Women: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, France, Japan, Fiji and Spain.
Men: South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Australia, Argentina, Fiji, France and USA
TEG Rugby Live Managing Director Stephen Cottrell said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring the HSBC SVNS Series back to New York on 13 and 14 March 2027. Rugby in the US is growing in the lead into Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033 and HSBC SVNS New York 2027 will build on the momentum and success of last year's event."
Across the United States, rugby continues to surge. Launching careers such as Ilona Maher, Sammy Sullivan, and Spiff Sedrick, rugby continues to build momentum year after year, inviting a new fan base to shape the sport's future. Across the 2025-2026 season, this series propelled more than 50 women’s players onto a global stage and launched the careers of some of rugby’s biggest stars. Choosing New York as a host city offers another fantastic opportunity to propel the sport's upcoming stars in a city that celebrates grit, power, and determination.
HSBC SVNS champions the beauty of inclusivity and opportunity through the showcasing of men’s and women’s excellence in their sport. Beyond the pitch, fans can expect a thrilling celebration of the sport, including live music and entertainment. Through a can’t-miss series across continents, this event invites longtime and newcomer fans to celebrate the sport and
inspire the next generation of players.
About HSBC SVNS
HSBC SVNS is World Rugby’s premier rugby sevens competition, featuring the world’s best Men’s and Women’s teams and hosted in iconic cities across the globe. There are three tiers of competition: HSBC SVNS 3, HSBC SVNS 2, HSBC SVNS Series and HSBC SVNS World Championship. www.svns.com
About Sports Illustrated Stadium
Sports Illustrated Stadium is the benchmark in the North American soccer stadium landscape and sets the standard for other venues of its kind across the continent. The 25,000-seat state-of-the-art facility located in Harrison, New Jersey is the home to Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer and Gotham FC of National Women’s Soccer League and opened in
March 2010. Since then, Sports Illustrated Stadium has hosted a number of top club and international squads including the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams, Ecuador, Colombia, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Chelsea and Juventus. The stadium has also hosted concerts, rugby, football and more. The stadium is structured to create a distinct soccer atmosphere as fans in the front row are just 21 feet from the touchlines. Its dynamic roof is a curving structure that wraps the entire stadium in an elegant metal shell to create an architectural statement of power and elegance.
About World Rugby
World Rugby is the global governing body for rugby union. With a mandate to grow the sport by increasing accessibility and relevance, World Rugby is the owner and organizer of some of the world’s largest sporting events, including the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups. www.world.rugby
About TEG Rugby Live
TEG Rugby Live is a leading producer and promoter of live rugby events featuring the world’s biggest and oldest rugby teams. TEG Rugby Live has successfully delivered rugby content across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, with a presence in Melbourne, Auckland, London, New York and LA. TEG Rugby Live is owned by TEG, a leading global live
entertainment, ticketing, and technology business.
