APR Games 2027 — We’re Building America’s Premier Pro Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas

We're building something. And we want you to be part of it from day one.

Today, American Pro Rugby is officially announcing the APR Games 2027 — a three-day professional rugby tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, taking place the first weekend of June every year, starting June 6–8, 2027.

This isn't a club tournament. It isn't a sevens event. It isn't a governing body initiative. It's something new — a player-first, professionally produced, 15v15 rugby event in the most electrifying city on earth, with $15,000 in prize money, world-class coaching, and a stage worthy of the sport.

Vegas rugby has arrived. And the APR Games is how it announces itself to the world.

What Is the APR Games?

The APR Games is an annual pro rugby tournament operated by American Pro Rugby, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. It takes place the first weekend of June every year — Friday through Sunday — with all games played in the evening to take advantage of Las Vegas's atmosphere and cooler nighttime temperatures.

Six teams compete across three divisions:

Division	Format	Prize Pool
Men's Elite	15v15 · 60 minutes	$10,000
Women's Social	15v15 · 60 minutes	$5,000
Youth Division	Age-appropriate format	Medals & Trophies

All elite games are 60-minute full 15v15 rugby. Not sevens. Not tens. Real rugby — compressed and intense, on three full fields running simultaneously under floodlights in Las Vegas.

Why Las Vegas? Why Now?

Rugby in America has been building quietly for years. The sport is growing — participation is up, awareness is rising, and a generation of American players is emerging who want more than weekend club rugby. They want a stage. They want competition that means something. They want prize money.

Las Vegas is the right city for exactly that reason. It's the sports and entertainment capital of America. It sells itself globally. The nighttime atmosphere under lights is unlike anywhere else in the country. And critically — the first weekend of June sits right after the domestic USA rugby season ends and right as European club seasons close. Players are match fit, available, and hungry for one more big event before summer.

We're building the APR Games in Las Vegas because no other city in America gives rugby the stage it deserves. Vegas rugby isn't just a location — it's an identity.

The Five Founding Franchises

Five Las Vegas-based teams form the core of the APR Games. Each has its own identity, its own following, and its own reasons to compete. They are:

• Vegas Kings Rugby — The Undisputed Royalty. Regal swagger, precision rugby, and the most decorated name in APR.
• Vegas Knights Rugby — Noble Tradition, Armored for Battle. Disciplined, strategic, and relentlessly competitive.
• Vegas Blackjacks Rugby — Calculated Risk, Bold Play. The sharpest, most tactical side in Vegas rugby.
• Downtown Rugby — The People's Team. Raw talent, local pride, and grassroots grit.
• Vegas Lions Rugby — The Roar of Legacy. Strength, courage, and untamed power.

A sixth team — the Invitational — joins every year, filled with elite international players selected from across the global rugby world. The invitational team will be revealed mid-2027 and represents the global reach of the APR Games. Visit the APR Teams page to learn more about each franchise.

The Player-First Model

Most rugby tournaments charge clubs an entry fee. APR charges the player directly. $299 gets you into the tournament — and that includes your official team jersey, full kit bag, minimum three guaranteed pool games, and opening night event access.

This is deliberate. Existing rugby clubs have established seasons, governing body commitments, and club politics. Building through clubs means building through gatekeepers. APR builds direct relationships with individual players instead — no club affiliation required, no governing body permission needed.

You pay $299. You get your kit. You get on the field. That's it.

Player registration opens August 2026. Register your interest now through Clann13 to get first access when registration opens.

The Coaching Clinic Week

The week before the APR Games — Wednesday June 4 through Friday June 6, 2027 — world-renowned coaches run intensive paid seminars open to all coaches. $499 covers three full days of sessions covering attacking systems, set piece, defence, player development, and video analysis.

These aren't generic coaching workshops. These are the same coaches who will be standing on the sideline at the APR Games the following weekend — coaching the five APR teams in competition. The clinic gives coaches direct access to elite coaching minds and the rare opportunity to see those same coaches in action days later.

Coaching clinic bookings open September 2026. Register your interest on the APR homepage.

The APR Games Event Schedule

The APR Games runs across three days with all matches played in the evening:

• Friday June 6 — Opening ceremony, team parades, coach introductions, and an exhibition match under full lights. Opening night social follows.
• Saturday June 7 — Pool games across all three divisions on three fields simultaneously. Evening kickoffs from 5:00 PM.
• Sunday June 8 — Finals day. Youth final at 4:00 PM, Women's Social final at 6:00 PM, Men's Elite final at 8:00 PM.

All games are scheduled in the evening to address Las Vegas's early June heat — typically 100°F+ during the day — and to maximise the atmosphere that Las Vegas delivers at night. Floodlit rugby in Las Vegas is unlike anything else in American sport.

Our Partners

The APR Games is supported by an outstanding group of founding partners who believed in this vision from day one:

• Clann13 — Official supplement partner and player registration platform.
• WXE (World X Energy) — Official energy partner of the APR Games.
• BUAFLOW — Official flow and recovery partner.
• In Too Win — Official performance partner.
• Vibe Coding — Official technology partner.

Sponsorship opportunities for the APR Games 2027 are available. Contact us to discuss title, team, and clinic sponsorship packages.

How to Get Involved

The APR Games 2027 is 14 months away and we're building the audience, the player base, and the community right now. Here's how you can get involved today:

• Join the waitlist — Get first access when player registration opens in August 2026. Sign up on the APR homepage.
• Register as a player — Register your interest at Clann13 now for $299 player entry.
• Book the coaching clinic — Reserve your coaching clinic spot — $499 for three days, bookings open September 2026.
• Shop the merch — All five team jerseys are available now at the APR official store.
• Follow the build — Follow @aprprorugby on X and @americanprorugby on Instagram for weekly updates.

This Is Just the Beginning

The APR Games 2027 is the first edition of what we intend to be an annual institution in American rugby. Every June, first weekend, Las Vegas. The same five franchises, a new invitational team, world-class coaches, prize money, and a production that gets bigger every year.

We're documenting the entire build publicly — every coach announcement, every jersey reveal, every player registration milestone. If you're reading this in April 2026, you're here at the very beginning. That matters. The people who show up early are the ones who shape what this becomes.

Pro rugby in America has a new home. And it's in Las Vegas.

Welcome to the APR Games.