Written by HK Cheapo
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens isn’t just one of Hong Kong’s biggest sporting events — it’s among the most hotly anticipated in Asia. Prepare for a weekend of non-stop action, where the world’s top rugby teams converge in Hong Kong.
Pro tip: Make sure to read our guide to surviving the Hong Kong Sevens.
What happens?
With a sold-out stadium every year, the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament is a legend. It has long been the jewel in the crown of the World Rugby Sevens Series — now known as the HSBC SVNS Series.This exciting three-day competition is hosted in March or April each year and draws supporters from all around the world.
Fans from all over the world fly to Hong Kong specifically for this famous sporting event. With more than 120,000 people in attendance, the Sevens truly lives up to its moniker of ‘Where the World Comes to Play’.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens runs from Friday through Sunday, as the stands transform into a carnival, led by the famous South Stand where fans dress in wild costumes, dance, and cheer. (The saying goes that if you ever get bored of the stands, you can simply watch the rugby.)
2026 marks half a century of the event.
Schedule 2026
This year’s event takes place from April 17 to 19.
On Friday, gates open at 7:30 a.m., with the first match starting at 10:30 a.m. and the day expected to finish around 9 p.m. Saturday begins slightly earlier, with gates opening at 7 a.m., the first match at 9:30 a.m. and play wrapping up at approximately 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, gates open at 8 a.m., matches kick off at 10 a.m. and the event concludes at around 7:30 p.m.
Tickets 2026
This is an extremely popular event, so you’ll want to book as early as possible. Purchase tickets online in English here.
Three-day General Admission tickets cost HK$2,250.00 for adults and HK$1,100.00 for children aged 12 and under. Children aged two and under can enter free.
The 3-Day South Stand FastPass (18+) was available at an additional HK$750.00 but is now sold out. The South Stand is the event’s loud, party-focussed section, open to adult General Admission ticket holders on a first come, first served basis. FastPass holders could skip the queue all weekend, though a valid General Admission ticket is still required for entry.
The Carlsberg Clubhouse (18+) is a paid upgrade that does not include stadium entry and must be purchased alongside a General Admission ticket. Friday access (5 to 8 p.m., three hours of free-flow drinks) costs HK$1,000.00. Saturday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m., six hours free-flow) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m., six hours free-flow) both cost HK$1,500.00, and are sold out. The upgrade includes queue jump access to the South Stand and entry to the clubhouse during the selected time slot.
The 3-Day Captain’s Lounge VIP upgrade (18+) is also sold out and was priced at an additional HK$16,000.00 on top of an Adult 3-Day General Admission ticket. It includes VIP priority access, gourmet buffet dining, butler service, a free-flow lounge bar and a reserved premium pitchside seat. The lounge itself does not have direct pitch views.
How to get there
In previous years, the tournament took place at Causeway Bay. However, starting with the 2025 edition, the event takes place at Kai Tak Stadium (part of Kai Tak Sports Park), a 50,000-seater venue offers designed especially to handle big events.
- 1.7 km from Kowloon Bay Kwun Tong Line
- 1.8 km from Choi Hung Kwun Tong Line
- 2.0 km from Diamond Hill Kwun Tong Line
