2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens – What You Need To Know

The 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will take place from 28 – 30 March 2025 and for the first time will be heading to 50,000 capacity Kai Tak Sports Park. We look at the rugby events, lunches, dinners, and other essential information for all the fans attending that week.

Updated February 2025 (events updated)

Hong Kong China Rugby confirmed the dates as part of the announcements by World Rugby for the new HSBC SVNS 2025 season – with Dubai, Cape Town, Perth and Vancouver all named as host cities and the second batch to be confirmed.

HKCR Chairman Chris Brooke said, “The iconic Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is a fan-favourite on the HSBC SVNS Series. Thanks to World Rugby for yet again confirming Hong Kong as an integral part of the SVNS success story.”

The HKCR recognised that the news will allow international fans to have plenty of lead time to plan their trips and book flights and accommodation.

New HKCR CEO James Farndon who will be involved in his leadership role at the union for the first time at the Sevens in Hong Kong, added: “About 30% of our ticket holders in 2024 travelled from overseas. 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.”

CEO James Farndon added, “It is our wish to stage the 2025 Sevens at Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), and we are working very closely with the KTSP team to make that happen. Once we are able to provide more details we will do so.”

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Photo Credit: HKCR – Melrose Claymores Sevens 2024

Hong Kong Sevens Week 2025 events

The week leading up to the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is usually jam-packed with events and tournaments. We will publish a detailed guide, as we always do when more information is released.

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Long Lunch will be held on 8 November 2024 and retired Australian rugby star Michael Hooper will headline the Long Lunch panel. More guests will be confirmed and proceeds will go to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the official charity partner of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

All Girls 7s 2025

The All Girls 7s 2025 returns with U5-U18 categories and two days of action at Kings Park.

• Date: 21-22 March 2025
• Venue: Kings Park

Hong Kong International Touch Championship 2025

The Hong Kong International Touch Championship 2025 (HKITC) is returning and takes place at Happy Valley on 23 March with Hong Kong sides selected and international teams open to register.

• Date: 23 March 2025
• Venue: Happy Valley

Kowloon Rugbyfest 2025

The annual tens social tournament will be held on 27th March 2025 and Rugbyfest is open to 16 Men’s teams and 8 women’s teams as well as Men’s Veterans (Over 40s) playing in a round-robin format.

• Date: 27 March 2025
• Venue: Kings Park

2025 Tradition HKFC 10s

The 2025 Tradition HKFC 10s has been confirmed to be played on Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th of March 2025.

The 2025 Men’s Competition will showcase a highly competitive field of 12 teams, running concurrently with an 8-team Women’s Competition, ensuring thrilling rugby action for all fans.

• Date: 26-27 March 2025
• Venue: HKFC

Melrose Claymores 2025

The Melrose Claymores 7s will run again in 2025 including the HKCR women’s and men’s national 7s teams and invitational international teams.

It was confirmed in December 2024 that defending champions Hong Kong China men’s sevens will play Japan and China, while the HKCR women will play Thailand and Kazakhstan in their Melrose Claymores clash.

The Melrose Claymores trophies were donated by Melrose Rugby Football Club in Scotland, which is host of the world’s oldest sevens competition, the Melrose Sevens which was founded in 1883. In a reciprocal gesture, the Hong Kong Sevens trophy is on offer to winners of one of the competitions at Melrose.

• Date: 28-30 March 2025
• Venue: Kai Tak Stadium

Live Music & Entertainment – 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 live music features Kaiser Chiefs, Pete Tong, RubberBand, and GALA for the first Kai Tak Stadium edition.

You can see more here.

• RubberBand – Friday 28th March
• Pete Tong – Saturday 29th March at 6:35PM
• GALA – Saturday 29th March (Time TBC)
• Kaiser Chiefs – Sunday 30th March 4:45PM

Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 Ambassadors

To be confirmed.

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 Dinners, Lunches & Events

Bula Dinner 2025 – Fiji Chamber of Commerce – Hong Kong

The Fiji Chamber of Commerce usually hosts the annual Bula Dinner in the leadup to the Hong Kong Sevens which features members of the Fiji national men’s and women’s sevens teams

Details for 2025 TBC

• Date: TBC
• Venue: TBC

AustCham Rugby Sevens Cocktails 2025

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong will again be hosting members of the Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens rugby teams and coaches in Hong Kong .

The organisers said, “Experience the excitement of the Hong Kong Sevens at our highly anticipated Rugby 7s Cocktail. Join us on Tuesday, March 25 2025 from 6-8pm with members of the Australian Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams and coaches at the Official Residence of the Australian Consul-General in Hong Kong as we kick off the rugby season!”

• Date: Tuesday, March 25 2025, 6-8PM
• Venue: Official Residence of the Australian Consul General in Hong Kong

Southern African Association of Hong Kong – HK Sevens Blitzbok Dinner 2025

The SAAHK annually hosts the dinner with the Blitzboks men’s team and management attending and the evening sees fun interaction and auctions for memorabilia – the MCs for the past two years have been former Springboks Victor Matfield and Duane Vermeulen.

SAAHK has raised over one million HK$ for Ons Plek – a home for abused and disadvantaged young girls sleeping on the streets of Cape Town in South Africa.

More details for the 2025 event are TBC.

• Date: TBC
• Venue: TBC

KOKO x Southside By Ovolo Experience 2025

Guests who stay at Southside By Ovolo will have the chance to attend the KOKO team and Australian Wallaby legends Drew Mitchell, Adam Ashley-Cooper & Matt Giteau at Southside By Ovolo for a Hong Kong 7s party for the rugby podcast KICK OFFS AND KICK ONS on 27th March 2025. Other perks include free daily transfers to Kai Tai Stadium for the Rugby Sevens weekend and Ovolo’s Standard and Essentials.

• Date: Thursday 27th March 2025
• Venue: Southside By Ovolo

BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner 2025

The BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner will place on Thursday 27 March 2025 at the Hong Kong Football Club and will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner.

The organisers said, “The BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner is back! The Chamber’s favourite sports dinner is set to return on Thursday 27 March 2025 at the Hong Kong Football Club. First launched in 2004, the BritCham & KPMG Rugby Dinner 2025 marks the 21st anniversary of this beloved Chamber tradition.

Experience rugby fever with your colleagues, clients, and friends at this must-attend event on the Chamber calendar! Join us for some outrageous fun with international legends of the game, complete with free-flow beer and a buffet fitting for the occasion.”

• Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
• Venue: HKFC

Hong Kong Sport & Sustainability Summit 2025

Hong Kong China Rugby, supported by Brand Hong Kong, hosted the inaugural Hong Kong Sport & Sustainability Summit in 2024 and we are led to believe another edition will be held in 2025 with details TBC.

• Date: TBC
• Venue: TBC

What To Know – 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

You can read more in the FAQ here.

Where will the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong 7s be held?

The HK7s 2025 Sevens will be held at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), which was confirmed in September 2024.

Will the Melrose Claymores Happen in 2025?

In addition to the 24 SVNS core teams, the Hong Kong China Men’s and Women’s 7s will feature in the Melrose Claymores competitions, with the invitational teams to be confirmed – read more here for the 2024 edition.

When to buy 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tickets?

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 public ticket sale starts on Tuesday 5th November 2024  but there is an exclusive ticketing pre-sale which will begin 24 hours before.

• Fans can register for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 tickets pre-sale here.
• General admission 3-day passes cost HK$1950.
• Single-day tickets will be available on the 5th of November 2024 via an exclusive partnership with Klook priced at HK$500 (Adult Friday), HK$1,200 (Adult Saturday) and HK$1,200 (Adult Sunday).
• There are children’s tickets available for kids 12 and under, but a limited number and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket.

Are 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Corporate Boxes available?

HKCR said, “Whilst some corporate hospitality offerings have already sold out for 2025, we have a range on offer to suit different business needs.”

Photo Credit: HKCR Men’s 7s – Claymore Sevens 2024

Sevens Rugby News 2025

• Melrose Claymores Teams For Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 Announced.
• Hong Kong China Rugby CEO James Farndon – “Hugely Exciting Times Ahead”.
• Record-breaking Olympics 2024 For Women’s Rugby Sevens.
• Sam Pinder – SVNS Is A Fantastic Vehicle For Being Able To Grow The Sport Of Rugby.