Hong Kong Sevens partnering with HKJC for Racing with Rugby Week in April
Hong Kong’s biggest sports week is about to get bigger, with a new partnership between Hong Kong China Rugby, the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Hong Kong Football Club to celebrate Hong Kong Sevens 50th anniversary.
HKCR, HKJC and HKFC are partnering for the first time to promote both rugby and horse racing in the Racing with Rugby Week in April.
Amongst the additions to this year’s agenda are an expanded Hong Kong 10s tournament, as well as a midweek race at Happy Valley. Both the HK men’s and women’s teams are planned to play in Sha Tin on Sunday, April 12th, with the Wednesday horse racing meet to feature a HK Sevens theme. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the 10s tournament – now extended from two days to three.
The HKJC will also continue its role as the HK Sevens official community partner.
“The rugby sevens and horse racing are two of Hong Kong’s most iconic sporting attractions, each drawing thousands of visitors to the city every year. It’s fantastic that we have been able to bring these traditions together through the Racing with Rugby Week,” stated HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, as quoted by the South China Morning Post.
“The Jockey Club has long been a committed supporter of the city’s sports development and the rugby sevens community outreach program. This partnership not only strengthens that commitment to community support but also reinforces Hong Kong’s status as a world-class sports tourism destination, creating a truly unique experience for local fans and visitors alike,” furthered the executive.
HKRC Chairman Chris Brooke noted that “Our organizations share a similar vision for the role that sport can play in our community. With the support of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, we have been able to share the experience and values of rugby with literally thousands of people from all over Hong Kong and within the Greater Bay Area.”
In 2025, there were record ticket sales for the Hong Kong Sevens, with over 43,000 three-day ticket packages sold, the highest in the event’s history. Overall attendance topped 110,000, a near 15 percent increase from the previous year, including some 30,000 international attendees. In 2025, the event also shifted venues to the Kai Tek Stadium in Kowloon after over 30 years at the HK Government Stadium in So Kon Po.
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