World Sevens Football has announced the first‑ever W7F London Edition, a brand‑new tournament featuring eight Barclays Women’s Super League clubs.
The event will take place from 28-30 May 2026 at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium, forming part of a blockbuster weekend of women’s football ahead of the 2026 Adobe WFA Cup Final on 31 May.
The W7F London Edition, following successful events in Portugal and Florida, marks the W7F Series’ next phase of growth and evolution, expanding its competition umbrella with a new tournament model.
“In Estoril and Fort Lauderdale, we proved that a short, sharp, 7v7 format can deliver world‑class football, incredible fan engagement, and real value for clubs and players,” said Jen Mackesy, co‑founder of World Sevens Football. “World Sevens Football London Edition is the next step, showcasing one of the game’s leading leagues and creating something that is tailored to their clubs, their players, and their fans, while staying true to the energy and creativity that define W7F.”
Manchester United and Aston Villa have been named as participants. Ameesh Manek, Director of Football Operations & Women’s Football, Manchester United Women, said: “Everyone is looking forward to returning to the World Sevens Football tournament. It is an excellent format that I know the team really enjoyed last year.
“Naturally, all of our focus right now is on finishing our WSL campaign strongly, but we hope that this tournament will provide an exciting finale to the season.”
Maggie Murphy, Managing Director, Aston Villa Women said: “We’re delighted to be part of the upcoming World Sevens Football competition. Innovative formats like this bring a different kind of energy to the game, and we’re excited to see how it unfolds. It will be an engaging and fun experience – not only for the fans, but also for our players and staff. It’s a great opportunity to be part of something a little different in the women’s game, and we’re looking forward to it.”
The W7F London Edition will bring clubs together in a compact, three‑day window, with matches played over three days in a classic W7F format: 7v7 on a reduced‑size natural‑grass pitch, 30‑minute games, and rolling substitutions designed to keep the tempo high and manage player load. The event will combine a 1.5 million USD prize pool.
Tickets go on-sale beginning at 10am on 14 April at worldsevens.com.
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