There's a rush at the gate. World Rugby has confirmed the interest of 27 cities and regions as part of the host site selection process of the Rugby World Cup 2031The list of contenders: Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, the Los Angeles area, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, St. Louis, Vancouver and Washington DC.
« The enthusiastic response across the United States was extraordinary."This is fantastic," said Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby. These cities and regions represent not only iconic sporting destinationsbut also new, emerging and existing rugby communities. Their commitment underlines the opportunity that the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup represents for consolidate the United States' status as a major player in world rugbybut also to inspire and bring together new fans, audiences and business partners around this sport more broadly in order to have a lasting impact. »
World Rugby and the United States Rugby Federation (USA Rugby) will evaluate all proposals and reduce the list of candidates by the end of 2026. World Rugby will announce the final selection in two years., after the end of the 2027 World Cup.
