Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025: Tickets, Schedules And Kid-Friendly Events

If you’re taking your kids to the brand new Kai Tak Stadium, you’re promised a weekend of rugby, entertainment and plenty of child-friendly activities. Here’s your family guide to the Hong Kong Sevens!

The Hong Kong Sevens is one of the sporting highlights of the year. It’s when the world of rugby comes to play in our backyard and has become a rite of passage for most fun-loving Hongkongers. Even if you’re now a parent, there’s no reason to believe that you can no longer enjoy this wild and crazy Hong Kong staple, especially since the Rugby Sevens experience is a must-do for any Hong Kong child. So, whether you’ve done the whole South Stand thing in your pre-kids life, or are totally new to the Sevens mania, here’s how to have the best time with the whole family.

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Hong Kong Sevens Tickets, Schedules And Important Information

When: Friday, 28 March to Sunday, 30 March, 2025
Where: Kai Tak Sports Park stadium
Teams: Men’s – New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Kenya, Spain, South Africa, Uruguay, USA.
Women’s – New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Fiji, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, Spain, USA.
Schedule: Stay tuned for the full line-up of matches

Get Hong Kong Sevens tickets here! Tickets are priced at $1,950 for admission ($950 for a children’s pass), and note that only 3-day tickets are available. 

Starting 47 years ago, the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens has become one of the most anticipated sporting tournaments in Hong Kong and you will have rugby fans pouring in from all over the world. Rugby fans are here both for the thrilling rugby action AND the fun. However, rugby fans are proud to call themselves well-behaved, in general, so there’s usually nothing to worry about when taking kids to the rugby matches despite the drinking and partying!

Tickets sell out fast and stands are often filled with invited guests from sponsoring companies. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the various HK Facebook groups. Every year there are tickets going spare in the days leading up to the event, as people’s plans do change.

The best seats in the house for families are basically anywhere OTHER than the infamous South Stand (where the partying is intense and you have to be 18+ to enter). At the debut of Kai Tak this year, there will be “Fan Village” (open until 11pm each day), with food and beverage stands, seating areas, over 30 concession stands and three garden lounges. The family-friendly area will also have a dedicated kids zone!

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Fun, Fancy Dress And Entertainment Line-up At The Hong Kong Sevens

When taking the kids to the Hong Kong Sevens, dress for comfort. Pack your sunscreen, insect repellent, as well as sunnies and hats. Don’t wear long clothing that sweeps the floor, or open-toed shoes (just don’t…you’ll thank us later).

Fancy dress is a BIG part of an authentic Rugby Sevens experience and your children are bound to love it. You could try a family theme for your costumes or let your kids go wild. A lot of people opt to dress in support of their home (or adopted) country team. If your child doesn’t have a favourite team yet, have a wander around the stadium and look at the merchandise on display. There are also many face-painters around the North, East and West stands (and a dedicated Kidzone) to help your children complete their look!

The Hong Sevens Entertainment Lineup is always spectacular. This year, the Friday headliner will be Hong Kong Cantopop sensation RubberBand (6:40pm), on Saturday we’ll be treated to Italian icon GALA (2:30pm) and DJ Pete Tong (6:35pm), while on Sunday the British indie-rock group Kaiser Chiefs will take to the stage (4:45pm). 

Kidzone And Other Child-friendly Activities

Kidzone at the Hong Kong Sevens: As noted, the Fan Village will have a dedicated kids zone complete with giant inflatables and community and sports activities, like Hong Kong Jockey Club’s “All About Rugby” and HSBC’s “Try Rugby”!

March past: Want your kids to cheer on their peers and future rugby stars? Don’t miss them as they march past while The Wailers have us all moving and grooving. Dates and details have yet to be announced!

Autograph-hunting: This is one of the highlights of the Rugby Sevens. For a chance to see some of the star players, try hanging around the Fan Village, as well — players will be expecting you!

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