Will Americans pay $200 to watch the US lose the Rugby World Cup? qz.com

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is set to kick off in Japan on Sept. 20, with the hosts taking on Russia in the first game of the tournament.
But still, will many Americans be willing to awake early to watch matches taking place halfway around the world?
NBC is offering every match of the Rugby World Cup for a set fee, where consumers can choose to pay either $200 for access to the entire tournament or $30 per match.
How to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup in the USIf you’re not deterred by the high price tag, it’s pretty easy to watch this year’s tournament in the US.
Just sign up at NBC Sports Gold for the Rugby World Cup Pass, or log on and pay for an individual match before kickoff.