Spain Bid to Host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Spain has officially entered the race to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, with Barcelona’s Camp Nou and Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu among the potential venues for the tournament final.

The Spanish Rugby Federation has submitted its bid, hoping to benefit from the stadiums and infrastructure being developed for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Spain will co-host with Portugal and Morocco.

Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium and Valencia’s Mestalla are also included among the proposed venues. A total of 14 stadiums have been submitted, with the list expected to be reduced to nine or ten if Spain wins hosting rights.

Spain faces competition from Japan and a South American bid led by Argentina. World Rugby is expected to identify a preferred candidate in 2027.

Spain has also qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, marking its first appearance at the men’s tournament since 1999.