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 tournament’s 10-year...

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 respective divisions....

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 coverage ...