World Sevens Football is heading to London for the first time. The three-day tournament will take over the Gtech Community Stadium (home of Brentford FC) from 28–30 May 2026, and it’s shaping up to be something special.
The 7v7 competition will bring together eight of England’s top clubs in its usual fast, high-intensity format designed for goals, speed and pure entertainment. Manchester United and Aston Villa are the first teams confirmed, while the remaining six will be announced in the coming weeks.
A different format, built for action
If you haven’t seen it yet, World Sevens flips the traditional game on its head. Matches last 30 minutes and are played 7v7 on a reduced pitch, with rolling substitutions and no offside rule.
The result? More action, more goals and far more decisive moments. Previous editions in Estoril and Fort Lauderdale delivered exactly that. Players and coaches praised the speed, intensity and freedom of the format.
Three days, 15 matches, one winner
The London edition runs across three packed days. Thursday and Friday will see six back-to-back matches each day, before semi-finals and the final take centre stage on Saturday.
In total, 15 matches will be played as teams compete for a share of a $1.5 million prize pool, including $500,000 for the winners.
The timing is no accident. Landing just ahead of the FA Cup final, the tournament adds another layer to what is already one of the biggest weekends in the women’s football calendar.
Previous winners underline the quality of teams involved. Bayern Munich lifted the trophy in Estoril in May 2025, while San Diego Wave took the honours in Fort Lauderdale later that year.
More than just football
This isn’t just about what happens on the pitch. World Sevens is leaning hard into a festival-style experience, with DJs, live entertainment and fan activations running alongside the football.
With seating close to the action and multiple matches per session, the focus is on keeping fans engaged from start to finish. Shorter games, constant turnover and no downtime.
Format, tickets and how to watch
The tournament follows a simple structure: eight teams, two days of group-stage action, then semi-finals and a final on day three.
Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from £5 to £175 per day. Options include:
- General admission: £5 (under 18s) & £20 (adults)
- Family passes: £40 (2 adults & 2 children)
- VIP Cabana: £175 (premium seating, all-day food and drinks)
For those not in the stadium, every match will be streamed live and free on DAZN.
A first for the format
The London edition also marks the first time the competition features clubs exclusively from one domestic league. Because all teams come from England, the built-in rivalries — and familiarity — should only raise the intensity.
Shorter, sharper and built for modern audiences, World Sevens offers a different lens on the women’s game. London is next, and it should be a corker.
