GMR Sports, in partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body for the sport, announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held at the Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad, from June 16 to 28, 2026.

“We will always strive to deliver a better product for our fans, do better by our sponsors, and last but not least, be better partners for our franchises, their owners and their support staff,” Rahul Bose, President of Rugby India, said.

“RPL 2026 at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad sets out to achieve all this and more.”

Following a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, the League will return in the Rugby 7s format and will feature all six franchises from the last season.

“Hyderabad’s premier sports infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and passionate fan base make it the perfect home for the league,” Satyam Trivedi, CEO, GMR Sports, said.

“One of our franchise partners is rooted in Hyderabad, underscoring the city’s pivotal role in our long-term vision for rugby in India.”

Published on Apr 06, 2026