World Rugby has unveiled the full calendar for the HSBC SVNS 2026 Series, the premier tier of the new three-division global sevens model. Events will be locked in for the next three years, with dates and destinations for HSBC SVNS 2 and HSBC SVNS 3 to be confirmed later.
A New Era for Rugby Sevens
Announced earlier this year, the reimagined Series features six regular-season rounds followed by a three-event HSBC SVNS World Championship. This championship will determine the line-up for the 2027 top tier.
HSBC SVNS 2026 Calendar
HSBC SVNS Series
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Dubai: 29-30 November 2025
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Cape Town: 6-7 December 2025
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Singapore: 31 January-1 February 2026
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Australia: 7-8 February 2026 (city TBA)
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Vancouver: 7-8 March 2026
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USA: 14-15 March 2026 (city TBA)
HSBC SVNS World Championship
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Hong Kong: 17-19 April 2026
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Valladolid: 29-31 May 2026
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Bordeaux: 5-7 June 2026
HSBC SVNS 2
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February–March 2026
HSBC SVNS 3
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January 2026
Teams in the Top Tier (2026)
Women’s Teams
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Australia
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Canada
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Fiji
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France
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Great Britain
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Japan
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New Zealand
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USA
Men’s Teams
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Argentina
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Australia
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Fiji
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France
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Great Britain
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New Zealand
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South Africa
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Spain
The HSBC SVNS 2026 Series sets the stage for another exciting season of international rugby sevens leading into the 2027 campaign.
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