The Emirates Dubai 7s returns with another blockbuster edition, kicking off the HSBC SVNS 2026 season at The Sevens Stadium on 29–30 November. Long known as the Middle East’s biggest sports and entertainment festival, Dubai 7s is set to deliver a thrilling blend of world-class rugby, global music acts, and unforgettable festival energy—featuring performances from Tinie Tempah, Sean Paul, Shaggy, DJ EZ, and more.
Emirates Dubai 7s 2025 : Watch live here
Whether you’re tuning in from home or traveling to the desert for a festival of speed, skill, and celebration, here’s your complete guide on where to watch Emirates Dubai 7s and what to expect from this year’s electrifying event.
HSBC SVNS 1 – Emirates Dubai 7’s
Day 1, 06:50 GMT, 29th November – Watch live here
This year marks the launch of the refreshed three-tier global SVNS structure, designed to bring fans closer to the sport and elevate competitiveness worldwide.
Three Levels of Global Competition
- HSBC SVNS 1 – Top Tier
- HSBC SVNS Series – Six Global Events:
- Dubai
- Cape Town
- Singapore
- Perth
- Vancouver
- New York
- Regional Pathway Events leading up to the top tier
Teams can now ascend from regional sevens straight into elite SVNS 1 competition within a single year, creating more drama, opportunity, and unpredictability across the sport.
Gender Parity at the Core
Every HSBC SVNS event, including Dubai, hosts both men’s and women’s teams, offering equal participation fees and exposure.
With 48 athletes from the sevens circuit competing at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the pathway has never been stronger.
A New Global Championship Format
For the first time, a three-destination SVNS World Championship will crown world champions across men’s and women’s divisions.
The finale will include:
- Hong Kong – Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
- Valladolid, Spain
- Bordeaux, France
The Dubai 7s marks the start of a season that leads to this continental climax.
Emirates Dubai 7s 2025 – Who to Watch
Beyond the elite SVNS action, Dubai hosts one of the world’s largest invitational rugby festivals. This year, Asian and global representation is stronger than ever.
Invitational Open Division – Men
Teams include:
- Sri Lions
- SAS Rugby
- OG 7s
- Malta 7s
- Godfathers Rugby
- Hong Kong China Dragon Men
- Kazakhstan Men
- Wonder 7s
- Speranza 22
- Cavaliers RFC
Hong Kong China Dragon Men, coached by Tomos Howells, bring a blend of youth and experience—featuring players from the LIT Super Sevens Series and Asia Rugby Sevens competitions.
HKCR Men’s Squad – Highlights
Co-captains: Joshua Eustace & Billy Rigby
The squad features talents from USRC Tigers, Kowloon, HKFC, Brothers AUS, and more.
Invitational Women’s Pool A
Teams include:
- Hong Kong China Dragon Women
- Monaco Umusa
- Eastwood Rugby
- Wonders 7s
- Mauritian Barbarians
- Arctic Sisu 7s
- Akuma Savvy Panthers
Led by captain Pun Wai Yan (PY), the HKCR Women’s team features senior 7s players such as Shanna Forrest, Grace Hood, Jess Eden, and Gabriella Rivers—alongside rising stars like Elsie Hulme.
Asian Teams to Watch
Several standout Asian squads feature across the divisions, including:
- Kurdistan Development Men – competing in the Super Social Division
- Multiple Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Sri Lankan, and Mauritian teams across categories
Dubai remains Asia’s biggest annual stage for rising sevens talent.
Why Dubai 7s Is a Must-Watch
- A global festival that merges high-octane sport and international music
- The opening chapter of the HSBC SVNS 2026 season
- Elite competition with full gender parity
- A massive invitational tournament showcasing emerging talent
- State-of-the-art fan experiences at The Sevens Stadium
Whether you stream from home or join the desert crowd, the Emirates Dubai 7s is one of rugby’s most exhilarating spectacles.
