Arizona Eyes 2031 Rugby World Cup | Phoenix News

Arizona is eyeing a historic shot at hosting the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup — the first time the tournament will ever be held in North or South America. With Governor Katie Hobbs, mayors, and local leaders rallying behind the bid, they’re betting on massive economic gains from millions of fans flooding into cities across the state. The Arizona Sports and Events Alliance, with its proven track record hosting Super Bowls and Final Fours, is leading the charge — though details remain tight as the bidding process unfolds. Phoenix and Glendale are fully onboard, touting Phoenix’s event legacy and Glendale’s promise of tourism-driven revenue. Governor Hobbs has already sent a strong message of support to World Rugby. While final host cities won’t be chosen for years, this could be a game-changer for U.S. rugby and global sports tourism. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32879c83c0538360