Three days. Seven competitions. Four music stages. The Emirates Dubai 7s brings world-class international rugby, thousands of players and a festival of sport, music and entertainment together in one weekend.
Travelling with your team to compete, bringing friends and family for the weekend, or hosting clients in premium hospitality. There is a Dubai 7s experience built for each.
Play. Watch. Entertain. Celebrate. However you choose to experience it, the Dubai 7s has your weekend covered.
Spectator packages
From general admission to premium hospitality in the two exclusive lounges, there is a spectator package for every style of visit. Each one includes hotel accommodation and transfers, so the weekend runs seamlessly from arrival to the final whistle.
Everything your team needs, in one place. Our team travel packages cover hotel accommodation, team transport, visas, tournament registration, flights and airport meet and greet. Available for teams in all seven competitions, every package is built around your squad size, requirements and budget.
The Dubai 7s is about more than what happens on the pitch.
It brings teams, players and supporters together from different countries and cultures, and the connections often last long after the final whistle. Competitive, social and international, with the energy of a major sporting festival running all weekend. From the first kick-off to the celebrations after the final whistle, the Invitational is a chance to be part of something much bigger than a rugby tournament.
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From its origins as a club competition to its place today as a global rugby festival, the Dubai 7s Invitational brings the rugby world together in Dubai every year.
Three days. World-class sport. One big party.
Why Dubai 7s?
Eight pitches. One unmissable weekend.
Elite HSBC SVNS rugby meets thousands of club and Invitational players across an eight-pitch sporting campus. International stars and grassroots teams compete side by side, so there is always something happening across the grounds.
HSBC SVNS, The Sevens Stadium
The season starts here.
Dubai opens the HSBC SVNS each season, bringing the world’s best men’s and women’s sevens teams together for a weekend of high-intensity international rugby, ending with the finals under the lights.
One festival. Multiple sports.
Whatever your sport, there is a place for you at the Dubai 7s. Alongside world-class rugby, the festival brings together netball, cricket, padel, Gaelic football and fitness, with teams of every level competing side by side.
Different sports. Different communities. One incredible weekend. Everyone is invited.
✓Family Friday. Everyone gets involved: rugby, netball, cricket, padel and Gaelic football, plus masterclasses and kids’ zones.
✓Four music stages. International artists and local talent keep the festival going all weekend, included with your ticket.
✓Something for every generation. Kids’ zones run all day, with activities built for different ages. Explore the Kids’ Zones →
✓25+ food & drink outlets. From quick bites to full meals, the whole group stays fuelled from kick-off to final set.
✓190m zipline · new for 2026. Soar above the pitches for panoramic views of the action.
✓Sport. Music. Food. Family. Adventure. This is Dubai 7s.
Sport on site
Seven competitions, three days, one ticket
Every competition below runs concurrently. A general entry ticket reaches all of them.
The world’s best. The season starts here.
Dubai opens the HSBC SVNS season, continuing a tradition that has seen the world’s leading sevens teams return to the city as a series stop since 1999. The best men’s and women’s national teams fight for series points on the main pitch, building to the finals under the lights on Sunday night.
And the best part? One venue. One ticket. The world’s best rugby alongside everything else Dubai 7s has to offer.
Series openerMen’s and women’s drawsFinals on the main pitch
Where the world comes to play.
The Dubai 7s Invitational is one of the world’s largest mass-participation rugby sevens tournaments, bringing together 17 divisions and teams from across the globe.
From elite club sides and university teams to schools, veterans and social sides, there is a place for everyone. Divisions run from International Invitational Men’s and Women’s through to Vets, Social, U19 and GCC, so every team competes at the right level. Eight pitches, thousands of players, one weekend of competitive rugby and international connections.
17 divisions8 pitches3 days of pool and knockout
Five divisions. Four courts. One unmissable netball experience.
The Dubai 7s Netball Tournament brings teams from across the region and beyond together for a weekend of fast-paced competition, community and fun.
Netball has its own atmosphere, with live music, entertainment and a crowd that keeps the energy high all tournament. Competitive sides looking for a challenge and social teams coming together for the weekend both have a division to suit them.
Great netball. Great atmosphere. Part of the Dubai 7s experience.
Short-format cricket at the Dubai 7s, with men’s, women’s and mixed competitions on the stadium’s dedicated ovals.
The seven-a-side format keeps matches fast, competitive and full of action, with results coming thick and fast through the day. Competitive and social divisions run separately, so you play at the level that suits your team, whether that is playing to win or having a great weekend together.
Short format. Big energy. All part of the Dubai 7s.
Men’s, women’s, mixedSocial and competitiveFull-size ovals
Five courts. One buzzing festival atmosphere.
Since 2023, Rebound Padel has brought fast-paced padel into the heart of the Dubai 7s. With five dedicated courts, matches play out in front of the passing crowds, an atmosphere unique to this tournament. Open to players from across the UAE as well as visiting teams, with different levels of competition to suit a range of abilities.
Play in the heart of it. Feel the energy. Be part of Dubai 7s.
5 courtsRunning since 2023Open entry
New for 2026. Gaelic football joins the Dubai 7s.
For the first time, Gaelic football takes its place at the Dubai 7s, bringing a new sporting experience and a whole new community to the festival.
With open entry and matches across all three days, teams can compete, connect and enjoy the full Dubai 7s experience, with Gaelic football running alongside the rugby, netball, cricket, padel and live music.
WODON Fitness returns for a fifth year. Mixed teams of four, two men and two women, take on a series of demanding strength and fitness workouts across the weekend. Staged on Pitch 3 in full view of the crowds, WODON delivers high-energy competition right in the heart of the festival.
Strength. Fitness. Teamwork. Push your limits at Dubai 7s.
Fifth editionTeams of 4Pitch 3
Source: emiratesdubai7s.com event, sport, music, kids and travel pages, retrieved 18 Aug 2026. Figures are the organiser’s own.
Weekend soundtrack
The music doesn’t stop when the final whistle blows.
From the first kick-off to the final set, music is at the heart of the Emirates Dubai 7s. Four live stages mix world-class artists with local talent, so there is always something happening across the festival site. And the best part? It’s all included in your ticket. World-class sport. Live music. One unforgettable weekend.
✓Frequency on 8 · headline stage. Major international artists after dark. 2025 brought Sean Paul, Shaggy and FISHER.
✓Beats on 2 · raised outdoor bar. Live DJ sets with views over Pitch 2. 2025 saw Tinie Tempah and DJ EZ.
✓Rugby Rocks · tribute stage. Live tribute acts and singalong anthems, afternoon into evening.
✓BrewFest · Hops market stage. Live music in the heart of the food and drink action, all weekend.
2026 line-up · The next big names are coming.
The 2026 entertainment line-up will be announced soon, with another weekend of international artists, live acts and local talent across four stages.
Watch this space. The 2026 soundtrack is coming.
Kids zones
Big fun for little fans.
There is plenty to keep the youngest members of the family entertained. From sporting challenges and interactive activities to creative play and games, the Kids Zones are packed with things to see, do and discover throughout the day. Activities for every age group, open throughout the day. Big energy. Big smiles. Fun for every little fan.
Outdoor kids’ zone
Three zones. Endless family fun.
Three dedicated spaces, designed to keep every age entertained from morning through to evening.
✓Soft Play Tent · Toddlers. A dedicated space for the youngest visitors: ball pit, indoor trampolines, 30m soft-play area, arts and crafts and face painting, with buggy storage so parents can settle in.
✓Outdoor Kids’ Zone · Older kids and teens. Big energy for older children and teens: giant inflatable slides, bungee trampolines, arcade games, creative workshops and VR, plus the festival’s biggest-ever inflatable attraction.
✓Outdoor Cinema · After dark. When the sun goes down, the big screen comes out. Family films on a giant outdoor screen, with headphones and beanbags provided, so the kids wind down while parents take a break.
Play all day. Watch under the stars. Family fun from morning to night.
Getting there
The Sevens Stadium is on the Dubai to Al Ain road, about 30 minutes from Downtown outside peak traffic. Parking and shuttles run all three days.
Timings
Gates open at 7am, VIP at 9am. Each day runs to the headline set. Sunday closes with the HSBC SVNS finals and the last night of music.
Accessibility
Level pathways, dedicated viewing areas and accessible toilets across the key zones, including the Cricket Ovals and festival areas.
Source: emiratesdubai7s.com event, sport, music, kids and travel pages, retrieved 18 Aug 2026. Figures are the organiser’s own.
Questions
FAQs
Your ticket covers far more than rugby. Four live music stages, 25+ food and drink outlets, three dedicated kids’ zones and an outdoor cinema, alongside netball, cricket, padel and the fitness competition.
There is something happening across the site all weekend, whether you come for the sport, the music, the food, the family experience or simply the atmosphere. Plenty of groups come for the full Dubai 7s experience.
Yes. General entry covers the unreserved areas around the main pitch and every other field. Reserved seating and hospitality guarantee a seat and a view.
Yes, there is plenty for younger fans. Check the organiser’s current age policy for entry requirements before booking.
Yes. Level pathways, dedicated viewing areas and accessible toilets run across the key zones. Tell us any access requirements when you enquire and we confirm arrangements with the organiser before you travel.
Spectator packages combine event entry with hotel and transfers. Everything you need for the weekend, in one booking. Choose your package, book online or send an enquiry, and we come back with the latest availability and pricing.
Yes. Team travel is tailored around your squad rather than picked from a grid: accommodation, transfers, visas, airport meet and greet and flights. Complete the team enquiry form and we come back with a package built around your squad and budget.
Tell us what you are planning and we take care of the details. Bringing a group to Dubai, hosting clients or entering a team, send us your requirements and we come back with availability, pricing and hotel options.
