The World Sevens Football (W7F) tournament has confirmed its next stop: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the innovative women’s seven-a-side format will take over Beyond Bancard Field from December 5–7, 2025.
What to Expect
W7F condenses the sport into shorter, faster matches, built for binge-worthy drama. After a successful debut earlier this year, organisers are bringing the spectacle to U.S. shores – promising non-stop action, global stars, and a festival-like fan experience.
The Format
- 7-a-side teams on reduced-size pitches
- 15 minutes per half
- Rolling subs from a 14-player matchday squad
- 8 teams split into two groups of four
- Group winners advance to semis, then final
- All matches played across 3 days
- $5m prize fund, with $2.5m for the winners
Location
Beyond Bancard Field is the official home stadium of Fort Lauderdale United FC, South Florida’s only professional women’s soccer team.
- Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL): 5 miles
- Miami International Airport (MIA): 30 miles
- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI): 45 miles
Teams Competing
The Fort Lauderdale edition will feature eight teams, with organisers in discussions with NWSL clubs and invited squads from Brazil and Mexico. The official line-up will be confirmed in September.
Recap: The First Tournament
The first W7F took place in Estoril, Portugal (May 21–23, 2025). Bayern Munich edged Manchester United 2–1 in the final to claim the $2.5m first prize. The event drew strong local crowds and reached millions more via global streaming.
Final day highlights from the Portugal tournament including final
How to watch
Every single game will be streamed live – and free – on DAZN
Ticket info
Tickets are not yet on sale, but fans can join the official waiting list at worldsevensfootball.com. Tickets expected to range from $10 to $550 (corporate packages). Options likely to include:
- General admission
- Family passes
- VIP packages (cabanas, pitchside party decks)
Why it Matters
The move to Florida marks W7F’s U.S. debut, signalling a major step in the global expansion of women’s football. With rapid-fire matches, festival energy, and elite talent, organisers hope to establish a competition that complements, rather than competes with, the 11-a-side game.
