KEY DETAILS
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The 2026 TROPICAL 7s takes place at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay, Tampa, Florida.
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Tournament matches will take place on 3/4 April 2026 (Fri/Sat).
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The 2026 TROPICAL 7s is open to boys and girls teams as follows: Senior, U23/University, U18, U16, U14, U12 (coed)
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The first matches will commence at 9am on Friday 18th and the last match is expected to conclude by 8pm on Saturday 19th April 20256 - subject to the published match schedule.
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The TROPICAL 7s ATHLETE COMBINE will take place on Thursday 2nd April 2026 - timing TBC.
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Fields will be available to registered teams to reserve training sessions on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April 2026 (booking system to open in early January 2026)
EVENT FEES
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The TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FEE is $895 USD per team (all divisions). Pricing is based on max of 15 players per team.
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Registered teams will have the right to use fields for at least 1hr of training on both available training days (Wednesday & Thursday)
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TROPICAL 7s will organize division(s) and run a competition in a format and schedule determined by the Tournament Management.
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Teams can typically expect to play up to 6 matches (+/- 1 match) over the 2-day tournament.
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TROPICAL 7s will provide a qualified match referee for each match. Assistant Referees will be provided for selected matches e,g, finals.
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All players will have free entry into the TROPICAL 7s ATHLETE COMBINE and the Talent ID Session.
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Access to discounted rates with our ACCOMMODATION partners can be booked using the Tropical 7s registration portal.
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Each registered team will receive 1 x free parking passes (parking is chargeable on both tournament days).
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Division winners and runners-up receive a team trophy.
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The TROPICAL 7s is fully sanctioned by USA Rugby and the tournament adheres to all of USA Rugby's guidelines, which must also be followed by all participating teams.
ADDITIONAL TEAM SERVICES
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Discounted hotel rates exclusively for participting teams
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Team tent rentals
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Discounts with local partners and suppliers
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Food and restaurant options both on and off venue
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Access to tickets to tourism attractions
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Matches to be live-streamed - details to follow closer to the event
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Please note the above additional team services are not included in the tournament registration fee. For more details including pricing and availability please contact info@tropical7s.com.
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