2031 Rugby World Cup

The 2031 Rugby World Cup is scheduled to be the twelfth edition of the Rugby World Cup.

2031 Rugby World Cup
Tournament details
Dates–
No. of nations20
← 2027

Announced bidder

United States

On June 10, 2021, USA Rugby was formally accepted as a bid candidate for the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Rugby World Cup, as well as the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1] A formal bid was announced on October 20, with interest shown by various cities with large American football stadiums.[2]

As of 2022, the United States is on course to formally be awarded the right to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup as well as the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup in May of 2022. [3] World Rugby is in an exclusive dialogue with the US to bring the Rugby World Cup to the US in 2031.[4] In April of 2022 President Joe Biden sent a letter of support to World Rugby affirming his support for the bid. [5]

Potential host cities

A total of 24 cities throughout the United States have expressed interest in hosting matches. Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. have all expressed interest. [6]

References
  1. "USA accepted as bid candidate for Rugby World Cup 2027, 2029 and 2031; committee to begin campaign following positive feasibility study" (Press release). USA Rugby. June 10, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  2. Hamilton, Tom (October 20, 2021). "United States launches bid to host men's, women's Rugby World Cups". ESPN. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  3. "Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2031 hosts to be announced in May 2022". www.rugby-addict.com. 13 August 2020.
  4. "USA on course to be named Rugby World Cup host for 2031 and 2033 | Rugby World Cup | the Guardian".
  5. "Joe Biden supports US Rugby World Cup bid in letter to Bill Beaumont | Rugby World Cup | the Guardian".
  6. "US President Biden confirms support for Rugby World Cup bids in 2031 and 2033".
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