HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2027 Dates Confirmed

World Rugby confirmed the HSBC SVNS schedule and dates for the Series and World Championship for 2027,  as the same host cities from the 2026 Series again host as teams prepare for qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

New Zealand’s women and South Africa’s men won the HSBC SVNS Series titles in New York, and Australia’s women and South Africa’s men were crowned HSBC SVNS World Champions after the three rounds of the World Championship.

World Rugby Sevens World Series General Manager, Sam Pinder, said: “The success of the past season, including record-breaking attendance in Hong Kong and continued growth across our digital and social platforms, demonstrates the increasing visibility and strength of rugby sevens around the world.  

With the race to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games beginning, the 2027 season will carry added significance as the world’s best teams compete for the opportunity to reach the pinnacle tournament.

HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2025-2026 Season: By The Numbers

World Rugby said the 2026 season attracted more than 530,000 fans across the Series, a 21 per cent increase from 2025 (there were also two more legs than the previous year). Hong Kong set a new single-day attendance record of 41,457 fans and had a total crowd of 113,395 at Kai Tak Sports Park as the most famous 7s event celebrated 50 years.

In terms of social and media reach (we note again that there were more events in total this past season)

• HSBC SVNS also surpassed one billion social media impressions for the second consecutive season
• Digital engagement increased by 60 per cent year-on-year
• Player followings grew by more than 13 per cent

Around 50 players who previously competed on the Series now represent their nations across the Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup.

HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2026-2027 Dates & Schedule

The 2027 Series will once again visit Dubai, Cape Town, Singapore, Perth, Vancouver and New York before culminating in the HSBC SVNS World Championship’s three legs in Hong Kong, Valladolid and Bordeaux.

HSBC Global Head of Brand Partnerships, Andrea de Vincentiis said: “HSBC has supported rugby sevens for more than two decades, and the Series continues to play an important role in growing the game and reaching new audiences.

Its ability to connect teams, fans and host cities around the world is one of its real strengths. With the 2026/27 calendar now confirmed, we’re excited to be there to continue supporting that progress.” 

HSBC SVNS Series 2027

• 28-29 November 2026 – Dubai – The Sevens Stadium
• 5-6 December 2026 – Cape Town – Cape Town Stadium
• 30-31 January 2027 – Singapore – The Kallang
• 6-7 February 2027 – Perth – HBF Park
• 6-7 March 2027 – Vancouver – BC Place 
• 13-14 March 2027 – New York – Sports Illustrated Stadium

HSBC SVNS Championship 2027

2026 was a big year for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens as it celebrated its 50th edition, broke records, and saw the Blitzboks win their first-ever title in Hong Kong alongside the NZ Women.

• 9-11 April 2027 – Hong Kong – Kai Tak Sports Park
• 21-23 May 2027 – Valladolid – Estadio José Zorrilla
• 28-30 May 2027 – Bordeaux – Stade Atlantique

Rugby Sevens News 2026-2027

• Asia Rugby 7s 2026 National Team Tournament Dates & Venues Guide.
• Asian Games 2026 Rugby 7s Pools & Teams.
• Ultimate Sevens Confirms Teams and World Rugby Sanctioning.
• Cathay Youth Invitational 7s 2027 Registrations Open.