The Emirates Dubai 7s is returning to The Sevens Stadium this November, with tickets now on sale for a weekend combining international sport, amateur competitions, live music and family entertainment.
The three-day festival will take place from November 27 to 29, 2026, giving residents and visitors three days of sporting action and entertainment in Dubai. The event will also coincide with the final weekend of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
The 2025 edition attracted more than 88,000 visitors from the UAE and around the world. This year, organisers are expanding the family offering further, with the largest Kids’ Zone in Emirates Dubai 7s history planned for the festival.
Tickets are now on sale
Tickets are available through the Emirates Dubai 7s website and app, with General Admission and Hospitality prices remaining unchanged for a third consecutive year.
Three-day General Admission passes start at AED 595 per person. A three-day Family Pass costs AED 1,136 and covers two adults and two children, while group passes for four or more adults are priced at AED 446 per person.
For visitors who want to attend for just one day, Friday tickets cost AED 75, while Saturday and Sunday passes are AED 455 each. Children under 15 can attend free of charge, while tickets for People of Determination, including a carer, are available for AED 375.
International rugby returns
Rugby remains a major attraction at the Emirates Dubai 7s, with Dubai set to host the opening round of the HSBC SVNS Series 2027.
The world’s leading rugby sevens players will compete at The Sevens Stadium before the series moves on to Cape Town, Singapore, Perth, Vancouver and New York.
The tournament will give fans in the UAE the chance to watch international men’s and women’s rugby sevens alongside the wider festival programme.
Six sports on the programme
The Emirates Dubai 7s will also feature amateur competitions across six sports: rugby, netball, cricket, WODON3 fitness, Rebound padel and Gaelic Football.
Gaelic Football is the newest addition, joining the programme for the first time in 2026.
WODON3 and Rebound will also return, with participation in the two competitions having grown by 20 per cent year-on-year since their introduction.
The WODON3 Elite final will take place on Pitch 1 between HSBC SVNS matches, giving competitors the opportunity to perform in front of crowds of up to 20,000.
The mix of elite and grassroots sport means visitors can watch international competition while also following amateur athletes across different disciplines.
Bigger family entertainment
Families will have more activities to explore this year, with organisers expanding the festival’s entertainment programme.
The Kids’ Zone will be the biggest in Emirates Dubai 7s history and will feature what organisers describe as the UAE’s biggest-ever inflatable kids’ zone.
A Ferris wheel and zipline will also be introduced, adding more attractions for younger visitors and families. Further details about the entertainment programme are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Music across the festival
Sport will be accompanied by music and entertainment throughout the weekend, with performances taking place across the festival site.
The 2025 event featured artists including Tinie Tempah, Sean Paul and Fisher. The headline acts for the 2026 edition are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Premium hospitality returns
Visitors looking for a more exclusive experience can choose The Sunroom, the festival’s premium hospitality offering.
The package includes all-inclusive food and drinks, shaded seating, views of the sporting action and live entertainment. Guests also receive access to an exclusive lounge and garden, VIP parking and dedicated entry.
Sunroom Premium offers additional benefits such as reserved tables, table service and upgraded food and drink options. Packages start from AED 1,925 per person.
With international rugby, six amateur sports, family attractions, music and hospitality all taking place over one weekend, the Emirates Dubai 7s is set to offer much more than a rugby tournament.
Tickets are now on sale, with the festival returning to The Sevens Stadium from November 27 to 29, 2026.