Emirates Dubai 7s 2026: Dates, Kenya 7s Fixtures, Tickets and Schedule

Emirates Dubai 7s 2026 takes place from 27 to 29 November at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The festival brings together HSBC SVNS rugby, international development competition, invitational tournaments, music and family activities. For Kenyan supporters, the main attraction is Kenya 7s (Shujaa), who will compete in the invitational rugby event ahead of their 2027 HSBC SVNS 2 campaign.

The festival runs for three days, but its rugby competitions have different schedules: HSBC SVNS 3 is on 27–28 November, while the top-tier HSBC SVNS event runs on 28–29 November. Our Shujaa invitation and match schedule explains Kenya’s place in the invitational tournament; the guide below brings together the dates, ticket options and key events for people following Dubai 7s 2026.

The stadium is on Al Ain Road, outside central Dubai. Before travelling, check the organiser’s official event information for gate access, transport and accessibility arrangements. Festival dates and event activities are separate from the times of individual rugby matches.

Kenya 7s will face SCA Sevens, Shogun Rugby, Butchers 7s, Froggies Club and UAE Shaheen in the invitational round-robin competition. Shujaa are not part of the main eight-team men’s HSBC SVNS tournament in Dubai; their participation provides competitive preparation for the HSBC SVNS 2 pathway in 2027.

These are the published Shujaa fixtures, reported by SportPesa Kenya on 8 November. Match times can change, so use the official festival schedule for the latest organiser updates. For the wider development pathway, see our report on the HSBC SVNS 2 opening round in Nairobi.

The HSBC SVNS 2026/27 season opens in Dubai with eight men’s and eight women’s national teams. Men’s participants are Argentina, Australia, Fiji, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and the United States. The women’s competition features Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United States. Pool matches take place on Saturday, with knockout matches and finals on Sunday.

A separate HSBC SVNS 3 tournament brings together six men’s and six women’s emerging national teams on 27–28 November. Its top two teams in each competition progress towards HSBC SVNS 2. For confirmed match-by-match updates to the main series, consult the official HSBC SVNS fixtures.

Emirates Dubai 7s tickets are sold through the organiser. The following published standard prices are in UAE dirhams (AED); availability and admission conditions can change, so check the selected ticket category before paying.

Friday admission is free for children under 15. Other children’s ticket rules differ for the weekend, and some young children require registration even when admission is free. See the official Dubai 7s ticket page for age bands, accessibility tickets, hospitality packages and current availability. SportPesa does not sell Dubai 7s event tickets.

The Dubai 7s schedule combines rugby with invitational netball and cricket, WODON3 fitness, Rebound padel and Gaelic football. The official organiser has released rugby, netball and cricket schedules, while some other sports schedules are still being finalised. This distinction matters if you plan to attend a specific competition rather than the entire festival.

The Dubai 7s music lineup includes Akon on Saturday 28 November, Melanie C on Saturday and Jax Jones on Sunday. The event also advertises children’s activities, multiple music stages and food outlets. Use the official programme for any last-minute artist, venue or entry-time changes.

Dubai 7s fixtures and results for the main HSBC SVNS competition are available on the organiser and HSBC SVNS websites. The official festival schedule covers the invitational events, including Shujaa’s matches. Visit SportPesa Score for available rugby results and fixtures across supported competitions, without assuming every festival match or activity is covered there.

For Kenya-specific reporting on Shujaa, including their preparation for next year’s international series, follow our Kenya 7s return to Dubai coverage and the latest Kenya 7s updates on SportPesa Kenya.

The festival is scheduled for 27–29 November 2026 at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The main HSBC SVNS games are on 28–29 November, and HSBC SVNS 3 runs on 27–28 November.

Yes. Shujaa are listed in the invitational rugby tournament, which is separate from the main HSBC SVNS competition.

The advertised Friday general-admission ticket costs AED 75, Saturday and Sunday day tickets cost AED 455 each, and a standard three-day pass costs AED 595. Check the organiser for live pricing and availability.

Emirates Dubai 7s 2026 takes place on 27–29 November and offers Kenyan rugby supporters a chance to follow Shujaa alongside the opening weekend of HSBC SVNS 2026/27. Check Kenya 7s fixtures in EAT, use the organiser’s official ticket and event pages for travel planning, and follow the Shujaa invitation and match schedule for the latest Kenyan tournament coverage. Match results and schedules should be verified as the event approaches.