- KRU has officially announced the dates for the 2026 National 7s Circuit tournament.
- The six-legged event will kick off in July and culminate in September.
- The circuit will begin in Nakuru County with the Prinsloo Sevens on 25th and 26th July, marking the opening stop of the annual sevens caravan.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced the dates for the enticing six-leg 2026 National 7s Circuit, with the opening event set for July and the finale scheduled for September.
The circuit will kick off in Nakuru County with the Prinsloo Sevens on the 25th and 26th of July, marking the first stop of the annual sevens caravan.
Here, Strathmore Leos will seek to defend their title for a third consecutive time after clinching it last season.
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2026 National 7s Circuit
From there, teams will head west to the lakeside city of Kisumu for the Dala 7s, scheduled for the 1st and 2nd of August.
This tournament was the concluding outing last season, where KCB were crowned both event and overall champions.
Following a one-week break, the action resumes on the 15th and 16th of August with the George Mwangi Memorial Kabeberi 7s, which served as the penultimate leg last season- a tournament KCB also won.
The competition then shifts to the coast for the Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa on the 22nd and 23rd of August.
This event marked the beginning of the previous season, where KCB Rugby dominated throughout, and they will aim to replicate that success this year.
Another short break will precede the final stretch, beginning with the Embu 7s on the 5th and 6th of September.
Embu will host for only the second time since joining the circuit last season. Strathmore Leos, who have dominated sevens rugby in Embu, will look to retain the crown they won there.
The 2026 circuit will then conclude in Nairobi at the iconic Christie Sevens, which will celebrate its 60th edition, bringing the curtain down on what promises to be a memorable season. The Bankers, will arrive as the defending champions, aiming to safeguard their title.
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Over the past three seasons, the National Sevens Circuit has enjoyed increased momentum, boosted by sponsorship from leading online gaming firm SportPesa, which has supported the competition for three consecutive years, including last season.
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In the previous edition, SportPesa committed KSh 15 million in sponsorship for the six legs, facilitating prize awards for Most Valuable Players as well as champions in both the men’s and women’s categories.
The sponsor also provided extensive coverage by airing the tournaments on the SportPesa YouTube channel, complemented by quality commentary and in-depth analysis.
KCB enters as the defending overall champions, having secured the title with 126 points, and will strive to maintain their reign.
Strathmore Leos, last season’s runners-up, will aim to go one better, while Menengai Oilers and Kabras Sugar look to build on their third and fourth-place finishes, respectively.
2026 National 7s Circuit dates
- Prinsloo Sevens (Nakuru): 25th–26th July
- Dala 7s (Kisumu): 1st–2nd August
- Kabeberi 7s: 15th–16th August
- Driftwood Sevens (Mombasa): 22nd–23rd August
- Embu 7s (Embu): 5th–6th September
- Christie Sevens (Nairobi): 12th–13th September