The 2025 edition of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens will be held from March 28 to 30. This comes after the World Rugby confirmed the schedule for the HSBC Seven Series. The Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) also confirmed that the upcoming edition will debut at the new Kai Tak Sports Park.
Besides Hong Kong, the HSBC Seven Series will also occur in Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, and Vancouver. Keep reading to find out more details.
Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025: All the details to know
Gear up for the return of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens for its 2025 edition. Last year’s edition was held at the Hong Kong Stadium and New Zealand won both men’s and women’s titles.
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,” said HKCR CEO James Fardo.
“The Hong Kong Sevens is a fan-favourite on the HSBC SVNS Series,” said HKCR chairman Christ Brooke. He also thanked World Rugby for confirming that Hong Kong is part of the Seven Series once again.
Ticket prices and types
General ticket sales open on November 5 at 10 am. Ticket prices for 2025 remain unchanged.
A three-day weekend pass for adults costs HKD 1,950. It is unreserved seating with access to the main concourse and upper tier on a first come, first served entry to the South Stand. For an additional HKD 750, adults can skip the queue to the South Stand and enjoy free-flow drinks from the Carlsberg Clubhouse and South Deck.
The ultimate upgrade is the Captain’s Lounge with VIP priority access, gourmet buffet dining, butler service, and a free-flow lounge bar. This costs HKD 16,000 per person. Meanwhile, General Admission for children aged 12 or below costs HKD 950 while kids under two years old don’t require a ticket.
Those who can’t make the three-day weekend can opt for single-day tickets. Prices are HKD 500 (Adult Friday), HKD 1,200 (Adult Saturday and Sunday), HKD 300 (Child Friday), and HKD 600 (Child Saturday and Sunday). Visit the official website for more details.
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More about the sporting event
The first Hong Kong Rugby Sevens took place in 1976, when 12 teams competed to a crowd of 3,000 spectators. Today, it’s one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong, drawing both local and international crowds.
Besides the matches, attendees also experience entertainment, food, drinks, and a shared love for the eclectic energy that sports bring. In its 47 years of history, the event has seen some of the greatest players battle it out. These include the likes of Jonah Lomu, David Campese, Ben Gollings, Zhang Zhiqiang, and Eric Rush.
(Featured Image Credit: Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, Hero Image credit: Kai Tak Sports Park)