The countdown to one of the UAE’s biggest sporting weekends is officially on, as tickets for the 2026 Emirates Dubai 7s went on sale from today, giving fans the chance to secure their place at three days packed with pure entertainment.
Returning to The Sevens Stadium in November, the festival lands just ahead of the UAE National Day holiday, and with those glorious cooler temperatures arriving, it is the ideal time to spend a full day outdoors with friends or family.
Six sports Will Take Centre Stage
There will be plenty happening away from the famous rugby action this year too. Dubai will host the opening event of the HSBC SVNS Series 2027, whilst the netball, cricket, and padel competitions will also return.
Gaelic Football has been added to the programme for the first time, giving Irish residents something else to cheer over the weekend. This brings the number of sports represented across the weekend to six, meaning there’ll be something going on wherever you look.
And once the action on the pitches winds down, the entertainment will continue. Stars are set to perform across all three nights, although the full line-up is still under wraps for now.
The Tickets
Ticket prices have remained unchanged for a third consecutive year, with Friday entry available from AED 75. If you are planning to visit on Saturday or Sunday, day passes cost AED 455, with the three-day ticket starting from AED 595.
Children under 15 can enter for free again this year. Parents and little ones can also experience the biggest Kids Zone in the festival’s history, including a giant inflatable area, ferris wheel, and a zipline.
Look Out for the 2026 Theme
Of course, Dubai Sevens would be Dubai Sevens without the costumes. The official dress-up theme has yet to be revealed and will be announced closer to the festival.
More than 88,000 people attended the 2025 edition, so this is certainly not one to leave until the last minute. If you already know where you will be spending the final weekend of November, it’s worth getting those tickets sorted sooner rather than later.
For further information and to get your tickets, visit Emirates Dubai 7s.
