Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) has today announced ticket sale details for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026, which will be held at the Kai Tak Stadium from 17-19 April 2026.
Continuing a run of milestones for the world’s best sevens – after ending a 30-year run at the Hong Kong Stadium in 2024 and becoming the first international tournament at Kai Tak Stadium in March – the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.
From humble beginnings as a one-day event in 1976 – played in front of an (even then) sellout crowd of 3,000 at the Hong Kong Football Club, the Sevens has grown into a three-day extravaganza of sport, fancy dress and music, widely regarded as Asia’s top sporting weekend and one of world sport’s true bucket-list events.
Over five decades, the Hong Kong Sevens has developed an inimitable reputation as a showcase for rugby legends like Jonah Lomu, and a soundstage for some of the world’s biggest music acts from The Beach Boys, Madness and The Wailers to this year’s South Stand set from rockers Kaiser Chiefs.
This year’s Sevens debut at Kai Tak drew 110,907 fans over three pulsating days.
The 50th anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens promises to deliver another once-in-a-lifetime occasion as the world’s biggest rugby party returns to Asia’s world city.
Chris Brooke, Chairman of Hong Kong China Rugby:
“Having successfully moved into our new home at Kai Tak, Hong Kong China Rugby is very pleased to be launching public ticket sales for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026, which will mark the tournament’s 50th anniversary. We once again look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to our amazing city and to hosting a suitably impressive celebration.”
Andrea De Vincentiis, MD, Global Head of Brand Partnerships of HSBC:
“HSBC is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, a cornerstone of the HSBC SVNS Series and a true celebration of rugby’s spirit. Our support for Hong Kong China Rugby spans from nurturing young talent through the grassroots HSBC TRY Rugby programme to supporting the Hong Kong China elite teams, with the Men’s XVs historic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Following the tournament’s successful move to Kai Tak Sports Park, we look forward to creating another unforgettable event for fans next April.”
Edward Bell, General Manager, Brand, Insights, and Marketing Communications at Cathay:
“The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens was a spectacular first event at Kai Tak Stadium in 2025. This brought Cathay back to the site of our old Kai Tak Airport home, and we celebrated in style with our historic Airbus A350 flypast on the final day of the Sevens.
“In 2025, over 10,000 international visitors attended each day of the Sevens, and we are delighted to again be offering official overseas travel packages to fans around the world, which can be booked at Cathay.com from early October. Cathay has been supporting the Sevens ever since the first edition back in 1976. Roll on a huge 50th anniversary party in 2026!”
LOCAL RUGBY CLUB SALES OPEN FROM 1 OCTOBER; INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PACKAGES ON SALE FROM EARLY OCTOBER; PUBLIC EARLY BIRD SALE ON 11 NOVEMBER & PUBLIC SALE FROM 12 NOVEMBER
Advance ticket sales start from 1 October, with registered members of rugby clubs in Hong Kong entitled to priority ticketing access to recognise their support to rugby year-round.
Alongside this, international ticket and travel packages will go on sale through the tournament’s official overseas travel partners and co-sponsor Cathay.
An exclusive 24-hour early bird pre-sale for general admission tickets will be offered on 11 November, coinciding with China’s Singles Day celebration, which is also the world’s largest physical and online retail shopping day.
Single-day ticket purchases will also be available during a 24-hour early bird sale on Klook on 11 November.
General sales will begin across all platforms on 12 November.
The advent of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens’ Kai Tak era has enabled a transformative fan experience with new ticketing, hospitality and entertainment areas inside and outside of the stadium.
In 2026, a variety of ticket categories and types will be offered including the traditional full event pass that delivers one of the world’s greatest sporting values with three days of rugby action, live music and entertainment, including 72 matches, world-class entertainment acts inside the stadium and a festival line-up of over 20 bands and performance groups in the event’s Fan Village.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of three World Championship events on the HSBC SVNS Series, and will feature 24 teams. The Melrose Claymores competition will also return, bringing the total of international teams participating in Hong Kong to 30, including the hometown favourites, the men’s and women’s Hong Kong China Rugby sevens squads.
FIRST PRICE INCREASE IN 8 YEARS
In the first increase in ticket prices since 2018, prices for three-day General Admission Hong Kong Sevens 2026 tickets will be HK $2,250 for adults. Three-day General Admission child tickets are available for HK $1,100 (aged 12 and under).
An 11% discount will be offered during the 24-hour early bird pre-sales on 11 November.
To make the event accessible to all, including first-time fans, Hong Kong-based travel agency Klook have again been authorised to the exclusive sale of single-day tickets to the event. Subject to availability, single-day tickets will be available starting from HK $550 for adults, and from HK $300 for children.
A South Stand Pass will return once again in 2026 to offer expedited access to the world-famous Hong Kong Sevens South Stand and unique food and beverage offerings. As always, the South Stand will be open for all Adult General Admission ticketholders (aged 18 and over) on a first come, first served basis.
Captain’s Lounge tickets (HK $18,250) offer premier hospitality with three-day access to a 5-star business class lounge with free-flow drinks, gourmet buffet dining, butler service, reserved seating in-stadium, and meet and greet opportunities with a variety of Hong Kong Sevens legends and official ambassadors.
Corporate hospitality offerings are typically oversubscribed year on year. Enquiries for 2026 tournament availability and waiting lists can be directed to [email protected].
The Sevens’ general admission seating policy will remain in force, with tickets in all non-corporate or non-tournament seating areas inside the stadium being open on a first come, first served basis over the event weekend.
Tickets will also be sold on a first come, first served basis, and while supplies last.
Fans can learn more about all available ticketing options for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens here, and find out more general information on the event at hksevens.com.