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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the biggest sporting events in Hong Kong and the premier tournament on the HSBC SVNS Series calendar. Taking place at Hong Kong Stadium, it features the world’s best teams competing for the coveted title.
British singer Chris Martin (left) and drummer Will Champion (right) of British band Coldplay. Fans heading to Kai Tak Stadium for their concerts will be allowed to bring in bottles. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Certain bottles allowed for Coldplay concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Empty 600ml plastic or silicone reusable bottles and cups will be allowed inside venue, but handheld signs still prohibited, organiser says.

India

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new stadium doesn’t need mega-events, just great sports fixtures

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Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Premium taxi fleets in Hong Kong not the answer to ride-hailing dilemma

Pandering to taxi industry interests does Hongkongers no favours and damages the reputation of an otherwise world-class transport network.

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Vehicles are parked at the Transport Department Vehicle Examination Complex at Tsing Yi as part of a Taxi Fleet Launching Ceremony on March 3. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Xia Baolong ‘concerned’ with Hong Kong’s tourism, as minister vows to do more

Rosanna Law pledges to make the most of local resources in response to call from Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs for new offerings.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | A lesson from the Hong Kong Sevens amid uncertainty brought by Trump

When not cheering on Hong Kong’s teams, fans at Kai Tak Stadium’s first major event could be found discussing geopolitics.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong Sevens delivers a winner in Kai Tak stadium

Readers discuss how the new venue performed at a major event, budget cuts affecting the old and young, and the etiquette over priority seats on public transport.

Rugby fans relax outside the Kai Tak stadium on March 28, the first of the Hong Kong Sevens. The new stadium has proved itself a very good facility to support Hong Kong’s ambitions for events. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

HSBC shareholders buzz about freebies, have fewer dividend gripes

Many stockholders praised bank’s strong performance last year, adding that they supported new strategies to cut costs and achieve growth.

Hong Kong

Editorial | ‘Successful try’ at the Sevens proves game changer for stadium

Despite teething troubles at the rugby showcase, fans cheered the new Hong Kong venue that now eagerly awaits a top band and the best in football action.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong Sevens: Kaiser Chiefs proud to play at Kai Tak first – before Coldplay

Singer Ricky Wilson happy to be ‘kind of the first’ as he praises the city’s tourist attractions after enjoying nightlife and Disneyland.

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Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs performs on Kai Tak Stadium’s South Stand stage at the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Greenpeace urges Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to improve sustainability

Green group estimate that 860,000 disposable items, including 510,000 paper cups, were used during Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.

Greenpeace campaigner Leanne Tam has warned Kai Tak Sports Park about its long-term sustainability. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club hopeful Happy Valley races can complement HK Sevens week in 2026

Engelbrecht-Bresges ‘cautiously optimistic’ he can reach a deal with HKFC to hold ‘Happy Wednesday’ party during one of city’s biggest weeks.

Banking & finance

HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom: Elhedery

HSBC’s customers base increased to 6.2 million last year from 5.4 million, showing the importance of the city, Elhedery says.

Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: 5 things we learned from another incredible weekend of rugby

An incredible stadium, food failures, New Zealand dominance and the next 50 years of Sevens in the city.

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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens closed with its traditional fireworks display, but this time in its new home at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

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Waves of euphoria at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

‘A new history’: Argentina finally win Hong Kong Sevens amid more woe for France

South Americans cap dominant performances over three days with victory in absorbing final, as yellow card proves calamitous for French.

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Hong Kong Sevens: Ireland journey threatens downwards turn, as Spain surge

One of the recent stories of the HSBC SVNS Series circuit, Ireland are fighting for their lives after player exits and reported funding cuts.

Ireland’s Josh Costello runs out of a tackle by Great Britain’s Sunni Jardine on day three of the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’

The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong coaches lay out year’s plans after winning Melrose Claymores double

Both Hong Kong and China will play in series in UK as they prepare for November’s National Games, with some training camps thrown in.

Kai Tak Sports Park

‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

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A staff member walks past a closed food concession stand at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport

Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.

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The Airbus A350 plane performs a low-altitude fly-past over Victoria Harbour as part of celebrations for the100th anniversary of the old Kai Tak Airport, now the site of Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met noted that the city had regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Hong Kong Sevens: As it happened

Hong Kong Sevens: historic titles, fly-pasts, food chaos - day 3 as it happened

There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.

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Hong Kong Sevens: Latest news

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand face women’s semi with Canada, Australia v France

A New Zealand v Australia final remains on the cards as both sides continue to flex their muscles.

New Zealand’s Risi Pouri-Lane outpaces her Brazilian opponents on day two of the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Kai Tak Sports Park

New Zealand star has another special reason to enjoy Hong Kong Sevens this year

Besides the chance to play at the new stadium, Jazmin Felix-Hotham also gets the opportunity to have a happy reunion with a now-local figure.

Jazmin Felix-Hotham with her father, Nigel Hotham at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens: Features

Australian record-breaker Levi thanks Hong Kong Sevens for giving women a stage

Having become her country’s all-time top try-scorer during the tournament, Levi thanks those who opened doors for her.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong Sevens guide to day 3: tickets, schedule, how to get there on Sunday

From matches to music to the dos and don’ts at Kai Tak Stadium, here’s our handy guide to the event.

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