APR GAMES 2027 — LAS VEGAS — MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (MAY 29–31) — PLAYER REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 2026
Vegas Rugby · Pro Rugby in America
THE
APR
GAMES
Six elite teams. Three divisions. Fifteen thousand in prize money. The biggest night in Vegas rugby — under the lights, Memorial Day Weekend (May 29–31).
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APR GAMES 2027·
VEGAS RUGBY·
$15,000 PRIZE MONEY·
6 ELITE TEAMS·
15V15 · 60 MINUTE GAMES·
EVENING KICKOFFS·
PRO RUGBY IN AMERICA·
$299 PLAYER ENTRY · GEAR INCLUDED·
APR GAMES 2027·
VEGAS RUGBY·
$15,000 PRIZE MONEY·
6 ELITE TEAMS·
15V15 · 60 MINUTE GAMES·
EVENING KICKOFFS·
PRO RUGBY IN AMERICA·
$299 PLAYER ENTRY · GEAR INCLUDED·
RUGBY
Why APR Games
VEGAS
VEGAS
RUGBY
REIMAGINED.
The APR Games is the only player-first 15v15 rugby tournament in America. No club fees. No governing body politics. You pay $299, you get your jersey, you get on the field. That's it. Rugby the way it was meant to be played — competitive, fair, and in the most electric city on earth.
15v15
Full Rugby
60'
Game Format
3
Fields
6
Elite Teams
3
Divisions
$15K
Prize Money
3
Days · Las Vegas
Three Divisions
COMPETE
COMPETE
AT YOUR
LEVEL.
Men's Elite
MEN'S
ELITE
ELITE
Six teams, world-class coaching, pool stage into semis and a final. The flagship division of the APR Games — 15v15 rugby at its most intense.
$10,000
Total Prize Pool
🥇 Champions$6,000
🥈 Runners Up$3,000
🥉 Third Place$1,000
Women's Social
WOMEN'S
SOCIAL
SOCIAL
Competitive, welcoming, and real. Women's Social brings the same electric atmosphere with real prize money and a format that works for all levels.
$5,000
Total Prize Pool
🥇 Champions$3,000
🥈 Runners Up$1,500
🥉 Third Place$500
Youth Rugby
YOUTH
DIVISION
DIVISION
The next generation, on the biggest stage. Age-appropriate format, professional atmosphere, and memories that last a lifetime. No entry fee for youth players.
🥇
Medals & Trophies
🥇 ChampionsGold Medals + Trophy
🥈 Runners UpSilver Medals
🥉 Third PlaceBronze Medals
Event Schedule
THREE
THREE
DAYS.
ONE MISSION.
01
SATURDAY
MAY 29, 2027 · OPENING DAY
6:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Team parades · Coach introductions
7:30 PM
Exhibition Match
Opening night showcase under lights
9:00 PM
Opening Social
Players · coaches · fans · Vegas
02
SUNDAY
MAY 30, 2027 · POOL GAMES
5:00 PM
Pool Games Begin
All 3 fields · All 3 divisions
6:15 PM
Round 2 Pool Games
Standings take shape
7:30 PM
Final Pool Games
Semi-final spots confirmed
03
MONDAY
MAY 31, 2027 · FINALS DAY
4:00 PM
Youth Final
Medals & trophy ceremony
6:00 PM
Women's Social Final
$5,000 prize · Champions crowned
8:00 PM
Men's Elite Final
$10,000 prize · The main event
The Teams
PICK
PICK
YOUR SIDE.
Five APR founding franchises plus one mystery invitational team — revealed November 2026. Players are assigned to teams through the registration process.
Vegas Kings
Founding Franchise
Vegas Knights
Founding Franchise
Vegas Blackjacks
Founding Franchise
Downtown Rugby
Founding Franchise
Vegas Lions
Founding Franchise
The Invitational
Revealed Nov 2026
COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS — COMING LATE 2026
COACHES TO BE ANNOUNCED · LATE 2026
The Week Before
COACHING
COACHING
CLINIC
WEEK.
MAY 28 – MAY 31, 2027
World-renowned coaches run intensive paid seminars for USA coaches the week before the tournament. Learn from the best. Then watch them coach from the sideline.
$499 / 3 days
WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY BEFORE THE EVENT · BOOKINGS OPEN SEPT 2026
World-class instructors with international experience
Attacking systems, set piece, defence & player development
Video analysis sessions included
Clinic coaches lead APR teams on Finals Day
Fri May 28 - Mon May 31, 2027
Player Entry
PLAY
PLAY
IN
VEGAS.
$299
Player Entry Fee · Official Gear Included
✓
Official APR Games team jersey✓
Full player kit bag✓
3 guaranteed pool games minimum✓
Opening night event access✓
Player profile on americanprorugby.comRegistration Opens August 2026
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Common Questions
EVERYTHING
EVERYTHING
YOU NEED
TO KNOW.
Vegas rugby refers to the growing professional and amateur rugby scene in Las Vegas, Nevada. The flagship event is the APR Games, an annual 15v15 tournament held Memorial Day Weekend (May 29–31, 2027). American Pro Rugby (APR) operates five founding franchises — Vegas Kings, Vegas Knights, Vegas Blackjacks, Downtown Rugby, and Vegas Lions — all competing at the APR Games.
Pro rugby in America is a growing sport landscape that includes organizations like APR, Major League Rugby (MLR), and USA Rugby's national programs. APR runs the APR Games tournament — a fully independent, player-first event that attracts elite players from across the USA and internationally, with $15,000 in prize money and world-renowned coaching staff.
The APR Games 2027 runs Saturday May 29 through Monday May 31, 2027 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Opening ceremony and exhibition match on Saturday evening. Pool games Sunday evening. Semi-finals and Finals on Monday, with the Men's Elite Final at 8:00 PM under full lights.
$299 per player — and that includes your official APR Games team jersey, full kit bag, a minimum of three guaranteed pool games, opening night access, and a player profile on americanprorugby.com. Player registration opens August 2026. Join the waitlist now to get first access.
Three divisions: Men's Elite ($10,000 prize pool — $6k/$3k/$1k), Women's Social ($5,000 prize pool — $3k/$1.5k/$500), and Youth (medals and trophies). All elite games are 60-minute 15v15 rugby. The youth division runs age-appropriate formats.
Las Vegas in late May is warm — temperatures drop nicely in the evening. All APR Games matches are scheduled in the evening, after temperatures drop, making it safe and comfortable for players. It also creates a stunning atmosphere — rugby under floodlights in Las Vegas is unlike anything else in American sport.
You can play rugby in America through local USA Rugby-affiliated clubs, college programs, or by registering for events like the APR Games. APR also runs youth programs (ages 5–12), teen development (13–18), and adult coed leagues in Las Vegas year-round. Visit americanprorugby.com to join.
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🏉 APR Games 2027 — Las Vegas · May 29–31 · Player Registration Opens Aug 2026