HSBC SVNS Series Set to Debut in Latest York City in 2026

New York City will host a leg of the HSBC SVNS series, the world’s premier rugby sevens competition, for the first time ever on March 14-15, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The announcement marks a significant step in World Rugby’s commitment to growing the sport’s audience in the United States, particularly as the nation prepares to host the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

What is HSBC SVNS?

The HSBC SVNS series is a global competition featuring the top eight men’s and women’s teams in rugby sevens, a swift-paced and dynamic version of the sport. The series is designed to showcase the skill, speed and intensity of rugby’s Olympic discipline [1]. The New York event will serve as the final round of the regular season before the HSBC World Championships in Hong Kong, Valladolid (Spain), and Bordeaux (France).

New York as a Key Host City

The selection of New York as a host city is strategically key as World Rugby aims to increase rugby’s popularity in key cities leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games [1]. The city’s energy and the growing passion for rugby in the U.S. Create it an ideal location to showcase the sport to a wider audience. Recent matches in the U.S., such as Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago and USA v England in Washington, D.C., have drawn record-breaking crowds [1].

Sports Illustrated Stadium to Host the Event

Sports Illustrated Stadium, home to the New York Red Bulls and Gotham FC, will be the venue for the HSBC SVNS New York event [3]. This will be the first time the stadium hosts a rugby sevens competition.

Ticket Information

Tickets for HSBC SVNS New York will initially proceed on sale on December 4th, 2025, for limited club seats and 2-day passes. Single-day tickets will become available in January 2026 [2]. Fans can register for more information and early access to ticket sales at https://usasvns.com/new-york-presale.

World Rugby’s Vision for the Future

World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin expressed excitement about bringing the HSBC SVNS series to New York, emphasizing the city’s potential to showcase the sport and grow its fanbase in the United States [3]. The series has already played a role in developing talent, with over 50 women’s players progressing to the global stage at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 [1].