Cape Town 7s: All you need to know

As excitement builds ahead of the Cape Town Sevens, here you can find all the ins and outs of what will be happening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

IS IT SOLD OUT?

Limited tickets are still available for Friday and Saturday – from Computicket (online and outlets). Click here for more information.

TICKET COLLECTION

Attendees are encouraged to collect their tickets from Computicket outlets before the day of the event. No pass-outs between games will be permitted at the stadium on the day.

KIDDIES VILLAGE

SA Rugby’s Kiddies Village – situated on the podium behind the family stand – will be running from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday (not Friday). Entrance is free for all children between the ages of two up to and including 12.

NEED CASH?

ATM machines will be stationed on the stadium concourse.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

The following and more will be available to supporters:
Castle Lager and Castle Free beer gardens
Simba Chips
J&M Biltong
Steers
Vida-E
Various other snacks, meals, cold and hot drinks

MERCHANDISE

There will be two retail stalls selling Cape Town Sevens rugby merchandise – situated inside the concourse area.

NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE STADIUM

Any food or beverages bought outside (including bottled water)
Any musical instruments (such as vuvuzelas)
Any illegal substances
Firearms and other weapons
Fireworks
Umbrellas

Watch: Witness the fitness 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gates open at noon on Friday, 8am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday.
Day 1 – first pool match kicks off at 2pm (Australia Women vs England Women) and the last match at 8:03pm (Blitzboks vs Japan).
Day 2 – first pool match kicks off at 8:45am (Australia Women vs Ireland Women) and the last match at 8:03pm (Blitzboks vs USA).
Day 3 – first knockout match kicks off at 9:50am. The Cup final (men) will start at 6:56pm, followed by the trophy presentation.

What time do the Blitzboks play on Friday and Saturday?

8:03pm (Friday) against Japan
1:51pm (Saturday) against Fiji
8:04pm(Saturday) against USA

What time do the Imbokodo play on Friday and Saturday?

3:50pm (Friday) against New Zealand
1:13am (Saturday) against Russia
4:03pm (Saturday) against Fiji

What other entertainment can we expect?

YoungstaCPT
Ryan the DJ
Freddie Mercury Tribute Act
Belinda Davids
Early B
Big Boys
StreetStylers Dance Crew
And a few special surprises …