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St. Louis submits bid to host 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:09 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

St. Louis submits bid to host 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup matches

Summary

St. Louis has officially submitted a bid to host matches for the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup. The tournament will be held in the United States for the first time. The St. Louis Sports Commission, in partnership with Explore St. Louis, emphasizes the city’s central location and existing venues as advantages for hosting. The Dome at America’s Center is the proposed venue for matches in September and October 2031. Other U.S. cities have also put forward bids, with final proposals due in January and candidate cities expected to be announced in February.

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By the Numbers

•Bid focuses on hosting matches at the Dome at America's Center.
•St. Louis aims to attract tourists and boost local economy.
•Other U.S. cities are competing for hosting rights.
•Final proposals are due in January 2027.

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3:09 AMYahoo Sports — St. Louis bids to host Men’s Rugby World Cup

What they're saying

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St. Louis has submitted a bid to host matches in the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup, the world’s third-largest international sporting event. Several other U-S cities have also submitted bids for what will be the debut of the tournament in the United States.
— Yahoo Sports

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