More than 150 teams are set to arrive at Newlands Park for the Cheltenham 7s Festival on Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August 2026. The event in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, will see athletes from across the region compete in several sports including rugby, netball, and dodgeball.
According to Visit Cheltenham, the festival is a major sports and music event for the South West. Cheltenham Rugby 7s Ltd, the group behind the event, confirmed that the competitive matches will primarily take place on the Saturday, bringing a large increase in sporting activity to the local area.
Entry prices for the competitions start at £39.99 per player for the first tier of tickets. Organisers expect the high number of participants and spectators to influence local travel and provide a boost for hospitality businesses near the Southam Lane venue.
Gates at Newlands Park will open at 10:00 am on Friday 31 July 2026 and earlier at 6:00 am on Saturday 1 August 2026. Official team registration for the various sporting tournaments is set to begin at 8:00 am on the Saturday morning.
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