The HSBC SVNS is set to stay in the west, after Rugby Australia confirmed the Australian leg of the international sevens tournament with stay in Perth for the next three years, starting from 2026.
Moving over from Sydney after the 2022-23 season, the Perth Sevens have proven a big hit across its first two years with local fans.
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Success has also translated to the park as well, with the Aussie Men’s and Women’s sides both making their respective final in both years, with the Women’s side defeating New Zealand 28-26 last year to claim their second championship leg of the 2024-25 season.
The event’s success has now been backed by the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA, locking the event in the west for a further three years in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The first event of the new partnership on February 7-8, 2026, will be the fourth leg of the HSBC SVNS series, with teams pushing for a place in the newly-configured World Championship later in the year.
The news has been warmly welcomed by Rugby Australia and the Western Australian Government.
"This year’s HSBC SVNS was another tremendous success, showcasing Perth as a world-class host for global sporting experiences,” Western Australian Tourism Minister, the Hon. Reece Whitby MLA said.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to confirm we’ll continue hosting the event for another three years.
"HSBC SVNS enjoys a strong global following and is renowned for its vibrant, festival-like atmosphere and its return presents another exciting opportunity to draw visitors from across Australia and the world to WA.
"Hosting exclusive events like this plays a vital role in our broader tourism strategy to diversify the state’s economy through generating millions in visitor spending and providing a significant boost to local hospitality, accommodation, and tourism operators."
"The people of Western Australia have warmly embraced the HSBC SVNS series and I am thrilled that association will continue for an additional three years,” added Rugby Australia Chief Executive Phil Waugh.
"This year’s event was the best yet – highlighted by the Aussie women lifting the trophy for the first time in seven years in front of a jubilant HBF Park crowd – and I have no doubt the 2026 edition in Perth will be even better.
"On behalf of Rugby Australia, I extend my sincere thanks to the Western Australian government and Tourism WA for their support of rugby in the state.
"Perth’s status as one of the world’s premier major events destinations is richly deserved and will be further enhanced when it hosts fans and teams from across the globe for the HSBC SVNS through 2028."
