For the first time, the HSBC SVNS Series touches down in NYC, with an action-packed weekend of games at Sports Illustrated Stadium, March 14-15.
World Rugby and TEG Rugby Live today announced that the HSBC SVNS Series is coming to the New York City area for the first time ever, March 14-15 2026. The world’s premier rugby sevens competition will feature the world’s best Men’s and Women’s rugby teams and players, celebrated for their skill, athleticism, speed and agility. The announcement of New York as a HSBC SVNS host city is an exciting addition to the 2026 slate of events, where the HSBC SVNS Series will kick off in Dubai, stop in Cape Town, Singapore, Perth, Vancouver, before culminating in the Big Apple. New York will provide a fitting backdrop for the final round of the regular season, ahead of the HSBC SVNS World Championships, which takes place in Hong Kong, Valladolid (Spain) and Bordeaux (France).
Tickets for HSBC SVNS New York will go on sale on Thursday December 4th for limited club seats and 2-Day passes, with single day tickets going on sale in January. Fans can register for more information and early ticket sales opportunities at this link: https://usasvns.com/new-york-presale
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."
HSBC SVNS New York will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium, home to Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Gotham FC. SI Stadium will welcome rugby sevens to its pitch for the first time. Fans in New York will be able to experience the festival of rugby that is HSBC SVNS for the first time, with thrilling moments on the pitch and a carnival of energy and entertainment off it, the city that never sleeps is the perfect place to host this event.
Christoph Schoenbeck, Head of Stadium Events at Sports Illustrated Stadium, said: "We're excited to host HSBC SVNS at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Rugby sevens is such an exciting, fast-paced sport which fans in our area will love to see. We can't wait to host the festival of rugby sevens."
Rugby sevens is a thrilling, fast-paced format of the sport, featuring teams of seven players competing in matches of two seven-minute halves on a full-sized rugby pitch. The game demands exceptional fitness, skill, speed and stamina making it one of the most exciting spectacles in world sport. HSBC SVNS has served as a launchpad for global rugby stars including Jonah Lomu, Perry Baker and Ilona Maher, showcasing their talents in iconic host cities across the globe including Dubai, São Paulo, Singapore and Cape Town.
USA Women’s Eagle and New Yorker, Su Adegoke shared her excitement about the news: “I’m speechless! New York and sevens are the same… fast paced, intense, and everyone brings their own style. As a NYC native, getting to see this happen feels unreal. I would have never seen this coming. My dream was to make it onto an SVNS Series stop, and now the SVNS Series stop is coming to me. Fans should be excited to experience the city that never sleeps. The late-night chopped cheese, street and subway performers, pizza, Times Square, the nightlife, and especially the bodegas!”
With star power, gender equity and global representation to the fore, across the season the world’s top eight men’s and women’s teams will showcase the skill, speed, and intensity of Rugby’s Olympic discipline, featuring the fittest and fastest rugby athletes on the planet.
Women: Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, USA
Men: Argentina, Australia, Fiji, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain
The USA Men's Eagles Sevens will compete on the SVNS 2 circuit this year, which does not include the New York stop. More information on the Men's team schedule will be announced shortly.
TEG Rugby Live Managing Director Stephen Cottrell said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring the HSBC SVNS Series to New York. Working with World Rugby to grow the game in the United States has been a fantastic endeavor, and we’re delighted to take the next step in that partnership by bringing the HSBC SVNS to the east coast, and to one of the world’s greatest cities.”
Across the United States, rugby’s popularity is surging, drawing record-breaking crowds to marquee matches in 2025 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. As rugby builds momentum toward LA2028, SVNS remains central to shaping the sport’s future. The series has already propelled more than 50 women’s players onto the global stage at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, establishing itself as a launchpad for rugby’s brightest stars and the next generation of Olympians such as Maher and HSBC SVNS Rookie of the Year 2025, Nia Toliver. The selection of New York as an HSBC SVNS host city represents another golden opportunity to see the stars of sevens playing the sport’s most dynamic and rapid format.
HSBC SVNS champions inclusivity, excellence and the global spirit of rugby sevens. At its core, the series stands for gender parity, showcasing men’s and women’s matches in an integrated schedule – a driving force behind the growth of the women’s game. It also celebrates world-class athletes whose speed, skill and agility define the sport, while providing a pathway to the Olympics for the next generation of stars. Beyond the pitch, it’s a festival of sport and culture where fans may enjoy live music, entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere. With a global roster of host cities, the series unites communities across continents, shining a spotlight on the unique and talented players who inspire fans worldwide.
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.
About SI 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 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.
On Behalf of TEG Rugby Live
Ben Sosenko - Ben@SRKStrategies.com
Callum Squires - Callum@SRKStrategies.com
On Behalf of World Rugby
Emma Marshall - Emma.Marshall@worldrugby.org On Behalf of SI Stadium
Andrew Vazzano - Andrew.Vazzano@newyorkredbulls.com
