Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 23, 2024
To: Sunday, May 26, 2024
The Mark Kendall Bingham Memorial Tournament is the biennial world championship of LGBTQIA+ and inclusive rugby clubs.
The Mark Kendall Bingham Memorial Tournament is the biennial world championship of LGBTQIA+ and inclusive rugby clubs. First held in 2002, Bingham Cup is the premier global event promoting rugby union as an inclusive, non-discriminatory sport.
- Heading to Rome for the event? Stay close to the gay street right by the Colosseum. Stay at the Princeps Boutique Hotel, rated “Superb” by guests with high-ceiling, stylish rooms, delicious breakfasts and perfect location.
The Bingham Cup
- The event will host a week of sport, activities and celebrations. The tournament was named after Mark Bingham, a former University of California, Berkeley rugby star who had played in the May 2001 tournament for San Francisco Fog RFC and cofounded the Gotham Knights RFC.
- Bingham died in the September 11, 2001 attacks on board United Airlines Flight 93. According to Jon Barrett of The Advocate, he is generally accepted to be one of a group of passengers who fought with the hijackers aboard the flight, which eventually led to the hijackers crashing the plane into a vacant field in Pennsylvania instead of targets in Washington, D.C
- Every two years, Mark’s legacy brings together rugby players, supporters and staff from around the world in a celebration of equality, inclusivity and sportsmanship.
- Expect the city to be full with players, fans and a smattering of drag queens!
- Stay at the H10 Palazzo Galla, rated “Wonderful” by guests with spacious rooms and one of the best located hotels in the city, steps from Rome’s top attractions.
The Schedule
- Events run from Wednesday to Sunday.
- Opening ceremony kicks off at 8 pm on Wednesday.
- Matches run from 8 pm to 5 pm daily, followed by Beers, Meetups and activities.
- Closing ceremony is on Sunday at 8 pm.
Where to stay during Rome Pride
Book your hotel in advance as Rome is a busy city throughout the year and one of the most expensive in Europe.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action, parade and parties:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Duca d’Alba is located in the heart
of the gay district close to the gay bars
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We have chosen hotels in Rome that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
A look back at previous events.
With its millennia of history and iconic landmarks, Rome melds its ancient allure with a lively gay scene. Though more discreet compared to other European capitals, Rome’s gay community thrives amidst its charming piazzas and historic passageways, offering a blend of Italian tradition with modern LGBTQ+ culture. Stay close to Gay Street, steps from the city’s ancient attractions and modern, vibrant nightlife.
Bohemian neighbourhood with cobbled streets, eclectic nightlife and LGBTQ+ parties.
It is a trendy neighbourhood with a mix of hipster cafes, boutiques, & vintage shops, a 10-min walk from Gay Street.