2026 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens – Fan’s Guide On What You Need To Know
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Posted On March 5, 2026
The 2026 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will take place from 17-19 April at Kai Tak Sports Park and will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, with a busier Hong Kong Sevens week than ever before. We look at the rugby events, lunches, dinners, tournaments and other essential information for all the fans attending that week.
Updated March 2026
2026 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Pools
The final 24 teams set to compete will only be known after the HSBC SVNS Division 2 wraps up in March, and which four additional women’s and men’s teams will join the existing 16 sides already confirmed to play the three World Championship events on the HSBC SVNS Series this season.
Photo Credit – HKCR – Sakura 7s vs Spain 2025
Women’s Teams
- New Zealand
- Australia
- USA
- France
- Canada
- Japan
- Fiji
- GB
- TBC
- TBC
- TBC
- TBC
Men’s Teams
- Fiji
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- Australia
- France
- Argentina
- Spain
- GB
- TBC
- TBC
- TBC
- TBC
Photo Credit – World Rugby / Alex Ho – China womens 7s vs Nz 2025
Melrose Claymores 2026
The Hong Kong China Rugby men’s and women’s sevens squads will defend their Melrose Claymores titles at the 2026 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
Women’s Teams
- HKCR
- Thailand
- Denmark
Men’s Teams
- HKCR
- Japan
- China
Photo Credit – HKCR
Confirmed Entertainment and Music – Hong Kong 7s Week 2026
Photo Supplied – HKCR – Gwyn Dorado
Primrose & Gwyn Dorado – Friday 17 April 2026
The first-ever K-pop band will appear at the HK 7s with a four-member girl group, Primrose, set to perform on the opening night, as well as Korea-based Filipino singer-songwriter Gwyn Dorado at the Kai Tak Stadium on Friday evening, 17 April.
Photo Supplied – HKCR – Primrose
VengaBoys – Saturday 18 April 2026
The Vengaboys were the first music act to be confirmed to be performing at the 50th Anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026. Best known for party anthems like ‘We like to Party’, “We’re going to Ibiza” and “Boom Boom Boom Boom!” and will perform on Saturday afternoon at the Sevens in Hong Kong.
DJ Hanna – Saturday 18 April 2026
Korean DJ Hanna will entertain fans on Saturday with high-energy sets blending K-pop, K-hip-hop, and house music.
Photo Supplied – HKCR – DJ Hanna
Hindley Street Country Club – Sunday 19 April 2026
Australian cover band Hindley Street Country Club will perform on Sunday with a ‘Songs of the Sevens’.
The Village Fanzone
Once again, open to all HK7s ticketholders, the area has kid-friendly activities, face painting, fancy dress, games, bouncy castles, live music, autographs, big screens, and more. More than 20 DJs, bands and dance troupes will be performing across the weekend.
Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 Ambassadors
The ambassadors for the 2026 rugby week are still to be confirmed by HKCR.
HSBC will also have its own red polo rugby ambassadors, as they do at every HSBC SVNS event
Hong Kong Sevens Week 2026 Events, Dinners, Lunches
We expect dozens of breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners that fill up the Hong Kong Sevens Week to be confirmed, and we will update here accordingly.
SAAHK Blitzboks HK7s Rugby Sevens Dinner 2026
The organisers, South African Association of Hong Kong, said, “Don’t miss our annual Sevens Dinner – a fantastic evening for a great cause – with the Blitzboks and the legendary Flip van der Merwe, in support of Ons Plek and Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre.:
In the past, the event has taken place at HKFC, so note the change of venue.
You can see more about the event and ticket here. Early Bird Tickets run until 20 March 2026.
- Date: 15 April 2026 18:30
- Venue: Park Lane Hotel
HK7s International Sports Medicine Conference 2026
The HK7s International Sports Medicine Conference 2026 will take place on 14-15 April 2026 at Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong and is open to all medical providers and students interested in sports medicine and science.
HKCR said, “The conference brings together global and local experts across sports medicine and sports science disciplines who will be sharing evidence-based insights, innovations, and best practices that shape sports medicine and science.
Our dynamic program is built around three key themes:
- Injury Management: Return-to-Play and Performance
- Brain Health for the Athlete
- Female Athlete Health and Performance
- Date: 14-15 April 2026
- Venue: Kai Tak Sports Park
BritCham & KPMG Rugby HK7s Dinner 2026
The BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner takes place on Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the HK Football Club. The organisers said, “This iconic event, now in its 22nd year, is the ultimate rugby party. Join us for an evening of fun, international legends of the game, free-flow beer, wine and soft drinks and a delicious curry buffet. All in a great cause as we will be raising funds for HandsOn Hong Kong.”
Former English International and British and Irish Lion Anthony Watson is the first confirmed guest, with other speakers to be announced.
- Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
- Venue: HKFC
Rugby Matters 2026
Rugby Matters returns for its third edition at the Hong Kong 7s Week and will once again be held at the Kai Tak, taking place on the first day of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Stay tuned for the confirmed speakers and agenda from Branded.
You can see the topics and speakers from the 2025 event here.
- Date: Friday 17 April 2026
- Venue: Kai Tak Sports Park
Carbine Club Lunch – Rugby 7s 2026
A regular feature of the Hong Kong 7s week, the Carbine Club Lunch fundraises for Rugby For Good, which uses funds raised at the lunch for the development and advancement of sport in Hong Kong.
- Date: Friday 17 April 2026
- Venue: Hong Kong Football Club
“Racing with Rugby” 2026
The Jockey Club will offer fans “Racing with Rugby” experiences at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses during Rugby Week in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s Rugby Week will kick off with the official announcement of the Hong Kong China Men’s and Women’s 7s teams at Sha Tin Race Course Parade Ring on Sunday, 12 April.
The Happy Valley Track will host a rugby-themed race meeting on Wednesday, 15 April.
Photo Credit – HKCR – 7s players at the Hong Kong Jockey Club
Rugby & Sports Tournaments – Hong Kong Sevens Week 2026
Hong Kong International Touch Championship 2026
The tournament has moved to an earlier date in 2026 and is outside of the week of the Hong Kong Sevens – but the Hong Kong International Touch Championship 2026 (HKITC) will be held from 21-22 March 2026 at Happy Valley Club.
- Date: 21-22 March 2026
- Venue: Happy Valley Club
2026 HKFC Youth 10s
The HKFC Youth 10s 2026 is a rebrand of the previously known Youth International Cup, and takes place from 11-12 April in the lead-up to the Hong Kong Sevens 2026, with age-grades from U5-U18 playing competitive games in Hong Kong.
You can see more about the tournament here and our article here.
- Date: 11-12 April 2026
- Venue: HKFC
HKFC 10s 2026
The HKFC 10s 2026 will be celebrating its 40th anniversary, and the tournament opening ceremony will be at 4 PM on Tuesday, 14 April, with the first of 8 womens matches kicking off at 4:45 pm. The tournament will run until Thursday, April 16th, 2026.
The extended three-day tournament has also partnered with the Rugby Racing Week. See the official website here for ticketing and other information.
- Date: 14-16 April 2026
- Venue: HKFC
Kowloon RugbyFest 2026
The annual ten-a-side social tournament, Kowloon RugbyFest, is open to 16 Men’s teams and 8 women’s teams, as well as Men’s Veterans (Over 40s) playing in a round-robin format as they celebrate its 21st edition in 2026.
The tournament usually also has guest rugby ambassadors.
- Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
- Venue: Kings Park
Cathay Youth Invitational 7s 2026
The youth 7s tournament will take place over two days and features top schools and clubs (U12 to U18 Boys and Girls) from across the globe.
- Date: 16-17 April 2026
- Venue: Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground
Fast 4s Netball 2026
A 4v4 mixed-format netball tournament open to 16 teams will be played on 16 April from 15:00 – 20:00 at the East Village of the Kai Tak Sports Park.
The format will see matches played with 7-minute halves, and teams competing for Cup, Plate, Bowl, and Shield divisions.
Local clubs and overseas teams can register here with squads of seven players (18+ years of age only).
- Date: 16 April 2026
- Venue: East Village of the Kai Tak Sports Park
Bali Memorial Game – HK7s 2026
The Pot Bellied Pigs usually organise a Bali Memorial game during the Hong Kong Sevens week.
- Date: TBC
- Venue: HKFC
50th Anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 News
- Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Announce Partners With The Hong Kong Jockey Club & The Hong Kong Football Club.
- 100,000+ Tickets Sold for 50th Anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
- The Vengaboys Confirmed To Perform.
- Melrose Claymores Teams for Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 Confirmed.
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