CAPE TOWN — World Rugby has officially released the full schedule for the 2026/27 HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship, confirming the return of the iconic Cape Town Sevens to Cape Town Stadium on 5–6 December 2026.
Following a record-breaking 2026 campaign that drew over 530,000 stadium spectators worldwide and surpassed one billion social media impressions, all host destinations are returning as the series builds momentum toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
South Africa’s Blitzboks enter the new campaign riding high as double crown holders after sweeping both the HSBC SVNS Regular Season title in New York and the World Championship crown in Bordeaux.
2026/27 HSBC SVNS Regular Season Schedule
The regular season visits six global cities before leading into the three-stage World Championship series:
| Round | Host City | Venue | Dates |
| Stop 1 | Dubai, UAE | The Sevens Stadium | 28–29 November 2026 |
| Stop 2 | Cape Town, South Africa | Cape Town Stadium | 5–6 December 2026 |
| Stop 3 | Singapore | National Stadium (The Kallang) | 30–31 January 2027 |
| Stop 4 | Perth, Australia | HBF Park | 6–7 February 2027 |
| Stop 5 | Vancouver, Canada | BC Place | 6–7 March 2027 |
| Stop 6 | New York, USA | Sports Illustrated Stadium | 13–14 March 2027 |
HSBC SVNS World Championship 2027
- Hong Kong, China: 9–11 April 2027 (Kai Tak Sports Park)
- Valladolid, Spain: 21–23 May 2027 (Estadio José Zorrilla)
- Bordeaux, France: 28–30 May 2027 (Stade Atlantique)
Growing Global Impact & Pathway Success
World Rugby highlighted the vital role the SVNS Series continues to play in global talent development. Over 50 active Sevens alumni have successfully transitioned into 15s international squads competing across the Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup.
Digital engagement spiked by 60% year-on-year, solidifying rugby sevens as one of the fastest-growing global sporting entertainment formats.
