2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens – What You Need To Know

The 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will take place from 28 – 30 March 2025 and for the first time will likely be heading to 50,000 capacity Kai Tak Sports Park.

Updated 30 September 2024.

Hong Kong China Rugby confirmed the dates as part of the announcements by World Rugby for the newHSBC SVNS 2025 season – with Dubai, Cape Town, Perth and Vancouver all named as host cities and the second batch to be confirmed.

HKCR Chairman Chris Brooke said, “The iconic Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is a fan-favourite on the HSBC SVNS Series. Thanks to World Rugby for yet again confirming Hong Kong as an integral part of the SVNS success story.”

The HKCR recognised that the news will allow international fans to have plenty of lead time to plan their trips and book flights and accommodation.

New HKCR CEO James Farndon who will be involved in his leadership role at the union for the first time at the Sevens in Hong Kong, added: “About 30% of our ticket holders in 2024 travelled from overseas. It would be great to build on the undoubted international attraction of the HK7s as a ‘bucket list’ event and to showcase our great city to people from all over the world.”

CEO James Farndon added, “It is our wish to stage the 2025 Sevens at Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), and we are working very closely with the KTSP team to make that happen. Once we are able to provide more details we will do so.”

Photo Credit: HKCR – Melrose Claymores Sevens 2024

Hong Kong Sevens Week 2025 events

The week leading up to the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is usually jam-packed with events and tournaments. We will publish a detailed guide, as we always do, when more information is released.

• The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Long Lunch will be held on 8 November 2024 and retired Australian rugby star Michael Hooper will headline the Long Lunch panel. More guests will be confirmed and proceeds will go to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the official charity partner of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
• Currently, the Kowloon RUGBYFEST has announced it will be held on 27th March 2025, with no news as of yet for the HKFC Tens.
• The Melrose Claymores 7s will run again in 2025 including the HKCR women’s and men’s national 7s teams and invitational international teams.

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What To Know – 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

You can read more in the FAQ here.

Where will the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong 7s be held?

The HK7s 2025 Sevens will be held at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), it was confirmed in September 2024.

Will the Melrose Claymores Happen in 2025?

In addition to the 24 SVNS core teams, the Hong Kong China Men’s and Women’s 7s will feature in the Melrose Claymores competitions, with the invitational teams to be confirmed – read more here for the 2024 edition.

When to buy 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tickets?

More information on ticketing for the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will be released in September 2024 by the HKCR, and tickets will be available to purchase in early November 2024.

Are 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Corporate Boxes available?

HKCR said, “Whilst some corporate hospitality offerings have already sold out for 2025, we have a range on offer to suit different business needs.”

Photo Credit: HKCR Men’s 7s – Claymore Sevens 2024

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