https://www.scmp.com/rss/513898/feed The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the World Rugby Sevens Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams compete for the coveted title. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com SCMP Sport SCMP Sport The talking is done, the planning is over and all that is left is for the fans to enter the stadium and the players to get onto the pitch. It’s 50th anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, and as usual there is plenty you should know about the three days that lie ahead. So, here’s our handy guide to some things you should know on Friday. 1 It’s a sell-out Anyone hoping to grab a three-day ticket is going to be disappointed, according to organisers, who say they have all sold out. All that... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350371/boks-chasing-first-title-tickets-sell-out-5-things-know-day-1-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350371/boks-chasing-first-title-tickets-sell-out-5-things-know-day-1-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:26 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport It feels as though we have been talking about the 50th anniversary of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for months, which, in fairness, some people have. Planning for the week has been serious business, both for organisers and those with three days of partying and rugby in mind. And as usual, there is as much action off the pitch as on it, with K-pop artists, a Eurodance group and DJs all performing at Kai Tak Stadium. But making the most of what to see and do requires almost as much groundwork... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350362/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-event-planner-your-guide-ultimate-sports-party?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350362/cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens-event-planner-your-guide-ultimate-sports-party?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:16 +0000 Lau Ka Kuen,Joe Lo Lau Ka Kuen,Joe Lo https://www.scmp.com/infographics/sport/article/3349799/rugbys-greatest-weekend-50-years-hong-kong-sevens-infographic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/infographics/sport/article/3349799/rugbys-greatest-weekend-50-years-hong-kong-sevens-infographic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:15:08 +0000 The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is over for another year, and what a weekend it was – an incredible coming-out party for the tournament’s new home and a thrilling three days of rugby. Argentina’s men won for the first time, and New Zealand’s women for the third in a row, and Hong Kong’s teams put together a double delight for the home crowd. So, after 74 matches, countless tries, world-class entertainment and a couple of hiccups, here are five things we learned this weekend. Kai Tak... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3304506/hong-kong-sevens-5-things-we-learned-another-incredible-weekend-rugby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3304506/hong-kong-sevens-5-things-we-learned-another-incredible-weekend-rugby?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:43 +0000 The 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday March 29 at the new Kai Tak Stadium. As fans adjust to the tournament’s move across the harbour to Kowloon, the Post takes you through all you need to know. Hong Kong Sevens tickets As of Friday evening, three-day passes remained available from the event’s official ticketing platform for HK$1,950 (US$250) per adult or HK$950 per child (ages 3-12) plus fees. All corporate hospitality suites and corporate boxes have been sold. How to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3304362/hong-kong-sevens-2025-guide-day-2-tickets-schedule-how-get-there-saturday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3304362/hong-kong-sevens-2025-guide-day-2-tickets-schedule-how-get-there-saturday?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:30:08 +0000 The third day of 2024’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens takes place on Sunday, as the knockout stages reach a climax with the Cup final and the lower-tier Melrose Claymore titles are decided. It is also supposed to be the last hurrah for Hong Kong Stadium as the tournament prepares to leave this site after 42 years. Here is everything you need to know. Hong Kong Sevens schedule Fans are allowed in from 8am on Sunday. After some junior rugby, the adult matches begin at 9.40am. First up are two... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3258097/hong-kong-sevens-2024-schedule-results-tv-info-tickets-all-you-need-know-day-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3258097/hong-kong-sevens-2024-schedule-results-tv-info-tickets-all-you-need-know-day-3?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:07:06 +0000 The hotly anticipated 2024 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens gets under way on Friday, with the world’s 12 best men’s and women’s teams vying to go down in history as the last winners at Hong Kong Stadium. Both Hong Kong sides will aim to sign off from a venue synonymous with sevens by claiming the inaugural Melrose Claymores titles. As we get set for three days of top-quality sport colliding with world-class partying, here is everything you need to know. Hong Kong Sevens schedule Strap yourself in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3257721/hong-kong-sevens-2024-schedule-draw-tickets-players-watch-tv-info-entertainment-all-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3257721/hong-kong-sevens-2024-schedule-draw-tickets-players-watch-tv-info-entertainment-all-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:15:11 +0000 It’s the final day of the 2023 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday, and that means the silverware and final placings are up for grabs for the men and women. Here’s everything you need to know. When does the Sevens start? The gates open early again on Sunday: you can get in and grab your preferred seats in So Kon Po from 7am onwards. After more mini-rugby between 7.20am and 8.10am, the men’s matches begin at 8.30am with the fight for the minor places. The Cup quarterfinals follow from... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3215699/hong-kong-sevens-2023-kick-times-fixtures-scores-results-tv-info-tickets-all-you-need-know-day-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3215699/hong-kong-sevens-2023-kick-times-fixtures-scores-results-tv-info-tickets-all-you-need-know-day-3?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:15:41 +0000 The Hong Kong Sevens is finally coming back in November, after officials at the “highest levels” gave it the go-ahead this week. Fans are set to descend on So Kon Po in their droves for the first time since April 2019, with the pandemic having frustrated the Hong Kong Rugby Union’s efforts to stage the city’s flagship sporting event. But even though the Sevens is back, Covid-19 restrictions will still be in place at Hong Kong Stadium over all three days of action – and there are plenty of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3187644/hong-kong-sevens-2022-everything-we-know-3-months-go-tickets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3187644/hong-kong-sevens-2022-everything-we-know-3-months-go-tickets?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:30:12 +0000