CELEBRATING
OUR 10th YEAR IN
2027

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NORTH AMERICA'S #1 RUGBY FESTIVAL

The TROPICAL 7s is North America’s largest and premier rugby 7s festival, bringing together 230+ teams every Easter from across North America as well as from around the world for the ultimate rugby 7s experience in the Florida sunshine.

A STAGE FOR EVERY AGE

The TROPICAL 7s provides compelling playing opportunities across multiple age groups with male and female divisions available at every age grade. The tournament provides a unique player pathway which encompasses youth, college and senior level rugby in a single tournament.

DESTINATION: TAMPA, FLORIDA

The TROPICAL 7s offers an ideal environment for both tournament rugby & training under the warm spring Florida sunshine at Tampa’s 15-field Sportsplex venue. The venue is conveniently located near Central Florida’s renowned theme parks, beaches, and top tourist attractions!

LATEST NEWS

2027 TROPICAL 7s FORMAT UPDATE

TAMPA, FL: The TROPICAL 7s has announced a major format change for 2027, with the tournament set to expand from its traditional two-day schedule to a new four-day event format, running from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th March 2027. An expanded competition schedule will not only enhance the team experience and create dedicated age-relevant competition days but will also help the tournament better meet a growing demand for places The change will be introduced as part of the tou

INTERNATIONAL SIDES MAKE THEIR MARK AT THE 2026 TROPICAL 7s

The 2026 TROPICAL 7s tournament wrapped up in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, April 4th , delivering another unforgettable weekend of rugby. Teams from across the United States and around the world competed across a wide range of age grades and divisions, once again creating a vibrant international atmosphere at the T ournament SportsPlex of Tampa Bay . This year also produced a clean sweep of new winners, with all 17 division champions crowned for the first time in their resp

2026 MATCH SCHEDULE IS NOW LIVE

The countdown to the 2026 Tropical 7s has taken another big step forward, with the official match schedule, pools and tournament details now released . Teams, families, coaches and fans can now start planning for an exciting weekend in Tampa as the road to kickoff begins to take shape. From pool matchups to key times across the tournament, everything is now in place for teams to follow their journey and prepare for the action ahead. To make sure you stay up to date throughou

RUGBYPASS TV TO BROADCAST NEW TROPICAL 7s LIVE SHOW

A new addition to the broadcast coverage of this year’s event will be the launch of Tropical 7s Live , a free-to-air daily show designed to bring fans deeper into the heart of the tournament. Broadcast live each day of the tournament from 2–8pm , the show will air from a dedicated pitchside studio and will combine coverage of featured matches of the day with live updates from across the rest of the tournament venue. The live show will complement the extensive match-by-match

2026 BROADCAST COVERAGE UNVEILED

TROPICAL 7s is set to deliver its most complete broadcast experience yet in 2026, with Game On Live Studio (GOLS) providing full-event coverage across all 15 match fields. Every game from the tournament is streamed live with professional commentary, real-time graphics, and a fast-paced broadcast that keeps you connected to the action. The 2026 event will also feature enhanced production on Field 1 , showcasing the tournament’s top matchups through a multi-camera setup desig

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A RUGBY TALENT SHOWCASE

The TROPICAL 7s attracts the best players and teams from across North America and around the world. It is regularly attended by national selectors, professional rugby franchises, and university coaches who are seeking to recruit the rugby stars of the future.

RUGBY WITHOUT BORDERS

Tropical 7s is a truly international event, attracting teams from across the United States, the wider Americas and around the world. It brings together players and teams united by a shared passion for rugby, creating a unique festival atmosphere played in the true spirit of the game.

THE DEFINITIVE RUGBY TOUR EXPERIENCE

The TROPICAL 7s hosts a professionally-run rugby competition in a lively and welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of Florida, offering players and fans an exceptional rugby tour experience.