- The full fixtures and schedule for the HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi leg are out, set to be held at Nyayo National Stadium on February 14 and 15.
- Shujaa will officially kick off their Division 2 campaign with a mouthwatering clash against Canada on Saturday, February 15 at 10:50 am.
- The Kenya Lionesses will begin their own journey against Brazil at 9:44 am.
Kenya’s national rugby sevens teams will be banking heavily on home support when the inaugural leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series Division 2 rolls into Nairobi next month, with Nyayo National Stadium set to host two days of high-octane rugby action on February 14th and 15th.
The men’s team, Shujaa, will officially kick off their Division 2 campaign with a mouthwatering clash against Canada on Saturday, February 14 at 10:50 am.
Earlier on the same morning, Kenya Lionesses will begin their own journey against Brazil at 9:44 am, marking a historic moment as both teams chase promotion back to the elite Division 1.
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The HSBC SVNS 2 features six teams in both the men’s and women’s categories and will be played in a league format across three legs.
HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi
The tournament will feature a packed schedule across the two days.
On Saturday, February 14, women’s action begins at 9:00 am with China 7s taking on Argentina 7s, followed by Spain versus South Africa.
Kenya Lionesses face Brazil at 9:44 am before later matches against China at 12:46 pm and South Africa at 3:48 pm.
Men’s matches on Saturday start at 10:06 am with USA facing Belgium.
While host Shujaa’s first match against Canada comes at 10:50 am, before further tests against Belgium at 1:52 pm and Germany at 4:54 pm.
Sunday, February 15 will see the competition intensify. The Lionesses will face Argentina at 11:44 am and conclude their home campaign against Spain at 3:56 pm.
Shujaa, meanwhile, will meet Uruguay at 12:50 pm before closing the Nairobi leg with a highly anticipated clash against the USA at 5:02 pm.
With promotion at stake, Kenyan teams will be targeting flawless performances in Nairobi, knowing that a strong home showing could prove decisive later in the season.
The presence of vocal home fans is expected to play a crucial role as Shujaa and the Lionesses look to outmuscle seasoned opponents from across the globe.
Fans attending the tournament have been encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and arrive early to enjoy the full HSBC SVNS 2 experience.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has also advised supporters to use public transport and ride-hailing services, as there will be no parking available at Nyayo National Stadium.
Tickets are available online via Tikohub.com and can also be purchased through the Mpesa App by navigating to the Entertainment section and selecting the Tikohub option.
With pride, promotion, and global recognition on the line, all eyes will be on Nyayo National Stadium as Kenya’s rugby sevens teams look to turn home advantage into a decisive edge in their quest to return to the top tier.
After Nairobi, the competition will move to Montevideo, Uruguay, before concluding in São Paulo, Brazil. At the end of the three legs, the top four teams in each category will secure promotion to the elite Division 1, earning a place in the winner-takes-all World Championships Series.
HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi: Full fixtures, schedule & kick-off times
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi – 14–15 February 2026
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Women’s Matches
- 09:00– China 7s vs Argentina 7s
- 09:22– Spain 7s vs South Africa 7s
- 09:44– Brazil 7s vs Kenya 7s
- 12:02 – Spain 7s vs Argentina 7s
- 12:24 – Brazil 7s vs South Africa 7s
- 12:46 – China 7s vs Kenya 7s
- 15:04 – Brazil 7s vs Argentina 7s
- 15:26– China 7s vs Spain 7s
- 15:48 – Kenya 7s vs South Africa 7s
Men’s Matches
- 10:06– USA 7s vs Belgium 7s
- 10:28– Uruguay 7s vs Germany 7s
- 10:50 – Kenya 7s vs Canada 7s
- 13:08 – Uruguay 7s vs USA 7s
- 13:30– Germany 7s vs Canada 7s
- 13:52 – Kenya 7s vs Belgium 7s
- 16:10 – USA 7s vs Canada 7s
- 16:32– Uruguay 7s vs Belgium 7s
- 16:54 – Kenya 7s vs Germany 7s
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Women’s Matches
- 11:00 – China 7s vs South Africa 7s
- 11:22– Brazil 7s vs Spain 7s
- 11:44 – Kenya 7s vs Argentina 7s
- 15:12 – South Africa 7s vs Argentina 7s
- 15:34 – Brazil 7s vs China 7s
- 15:56 – Spain 7s vs Kenya 7s
Men’s Matches
- 12:06 – Canada 7s vs Belgium 7s
- 12:28 – USA 7s vs Germany 7s
- 12:50 – Kenya 7s vs Uruguay 7s
- 16:18 – Germany 7s vs Belgium 7s
- 16:40 – Uruguay 7s vs Canada 7s
- 17:02 – Kenya 7s vs USA 7s