Talanta Sports Complex is set to host its first series of matches after World Rugby confirmed Nairobi as the opening venue for the 2027 HSBC SVNS 2 tournament.

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The rugby sevens competition will take place at Talanta Sports Stadium on January 23 and 24, 2027, marking an important sporting event for the new complex.

Nairobi will host the opening leg of the three-event series, followed by Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 20 and 21, before São Paulo, Brazil, hosts the final round on February 27 and 28.

“World Rugby has today confirmed the HSBC SVNS 2 schedule, with three events taking place across January and February as the global rugby sevens calendar continues to build towards the LA28 Olympic Games as scheduled; 23-24 January: Nairobi, Kenya - Talanta Sports Stadium,  20-21 February: Montevideo, Uruguay - Estadio Charrua, 27-28 February: São Paulo, Brazil - Nicolau Alayon Stadium. The announcement follows confirmation of the HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship schedule for 2026/27,” World Rugby stated.

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Confirming the development, World Rugby Sevens World Series General Manager Sam Pinder said the three host cities would build on the previous season’s success and strengthen the competition pathway.

The announcement places Talanta Sports Stadium among the international venues selected for the competition, which forms part of World Rugby’s global pathway towards the HSBC SVNS World Championship.

The wider Talanta Sports City complex includes three additional pitches designed to support elite athlete training and accommodate multiple sporting activities alongside events at the main stadium.

Two auxiliary pitches feature running tracks surrounding football fields, providing training grounds for football teams and supporting track and field activities.

The third auxiliary pitch is designed for rugby and football training and competition, expanding the complex’s capacity to accommodate different sporting disciplines and athlete development programs.

These facilities are intended to support teams preparing for major competitions while the main stadium hosts matches, with the wider complex also being prepared for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to run from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke