Sevens
World Rugby has confirmed the venues and dates for three HSBC SVNS 2 tournaments in 2027, with Nairobi, Montevideo and Sao Paulo hosting the competition.
The three-tournament competition will return to the same cities in January and February, with just one change of host venue.
The Talanta Sports Stadium will host the first game of the season in Nairobi, and the stadiums in Uruguay and Brazil remain unchanged.
The Talanta Sports Stadium is a new 60,000-seat venue in Nairobi, Kenya, and is expected to host the opening ceremony and matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
HSBC SVNS 2 gives six men’s and six women’s teams the opportunity to compete for a place in the HSBC SVNS World Championship.
The top four teams in each competition will qualify for the HSBC SVNS World Championship of Tournaments, where a top eight finish offers the opportunity to compete for a place in the HSBC SVNS Series.
Last week it was confirmed that Hong Kong, Valladolid and Bordeaux will host the 2027 HSBC SVNS World Championship event.
World Rugby has confirmed the qualifying route for the LA28 in September. The top four men’s and women’s teams at the end of next year’s HSBC SVNS World Championship will automatically qualify for the Olympics.
Another six men’s and six women’s national teams will qualify through regional qualifications, while one men’s and one women’s team will secure a place at the Olympic repechage in June 2028.
Sam Pinder, Managing Director of the World Rugby Sevens Series, said: “We are delighted to confirm the return of Nairobi, Montevideo and Sao Paulo to HSBC SVNS 2 in 2027.
“Last season demonstrated the importance of this competition in providing teams with a clear and highly competitive pathway to the HSBC SVNS World Championship, while international sevens brought passionate rugby audiences around the world.”
“With qualifying for LA28 coming into focus, every stage of the journey takes on even greater significance. We look forward to working with our host unions and partners to build on last season’s success and deliver three outstanding events for the teams and fans.”
HSBC SVNS 2 schedule 2027
- January 23-24: Nairobi, Kenya, Talanta Sports Stadium
- 20-21. February: Montevideo, Uruguay, Charrua Stadium
- February 27-28: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nicolau Alayon Stadium