HSBC SVNS 2: 2027 venues and schedule confirmed by World Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the venues and dates for the three HSBC SVNS 2 tournaments in 2027, with Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo set to host the competition.

The three-tournament competition will return to the same cities in January and February, with only one change made to the host venues.

Talanta Sports Stadium will host the opening leg of the season in Nairobi, while the venues in Uruguay and Brazil remain unchanged.

Talanta Sports Stadium is a new 60,000-capacity venue in Nairobi, Kenya, and is expected to host the opening ceremony and fixtures at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

HSBC SVNS 2 gives six men’s and six women’s teams the opportunity to compete for places at the HSBC SVNS World Championship.

The top four teams in each competition will qualify for HSBC SVNS World Championship tournaments, where a top-eight finish offers the opportunity to earn a place on the HSBC SVNS Series.

Last week, it was confirmed that Hong Kong, Valladolid and Bordeaux will host HSBC SVNS World Championship events in 2027.

World Rugby confirmed the qualification pathway for LA28 in September. The top four men’s and women’s teams at the end of the HSBC SVNS World Championship next year will automatically qualify for the Olympics.

A further six men’s and six women’s teams will qualify through regional qualifiers, while one men’s and one women’s team will secure their place through the Olympic Repechage in June 2028.

Sam Pinder, World Rugby Sevens World Series General Manager, said: “We are delighted to confirm the return of Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo for 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 bringing international sevens to passionate rugby audiences around the world.

“With qualification for LA28 coming into focus, every stage of the pathway takes on even greater significance. We look forward to working with our host unions and partners to build on the success of last season and deliver three outstanding events for the teams and fans.”

HSBC SVNS 2 schedule 2027

• 23-24 January: Nairobi, Kenya, Talanta Sports Stadium
• 20-21 February: Montevideo, Uruguay, Estadio Charrua
• 27-28 February: São Paulo, Brazil, Nicolau Alayon Stadium