Spain is officially bidding to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035, with Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu, and Valencia's Mestalla among potential venues. The Spanish Rugby Federation aims to connect the tournament to a global audience of 700 million Spanish speakers and hopes to showcase the revamped Nou Camp as the final venue, which would accommodate over 100,000 fans.
The bid is supported by the Spanish government and La Liga, with plans to leverage the momentum from the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Spain's rugby authorities aim to significantly increase participation in the sport by 2035, aspiring to elevate the nation to Tier One status in rugby.
As Spain prepares its bid, fans should watch for updates on stadium feasibility assessments starting in December. The outcome could reshape rugby's landscape in Spain, potentially boosting participation and elevating the nation to Tier One status by 2035.