Frank Christian
Say goodbye to the conventional, as a thrilling new event is launching. The World Sevens Football (W7F) tournament is set for its inaugural run this May in Estoril, Portugal, and it’s poised for an exhilarating experience.
With an impressive prize pool of $5 million on the line, including a grand prize that surpasses the rewards of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, W7F is changing the landscape of women’s football for fans everywhere.
This fast-paced tournament will showcase 7-a-side matches featuring elite athletes from premier European teams, all packed into an electrifying three-day event filled with excitement, goals, and drama. Two groups of four teams will compete in intense 30-minute matches, divided into two dynamic 15-minute halves.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Estádio António Coimbra da Mota in Estoril, near Lisbon, this venue will also host the UEFA Women’s Champions League final just a day later, perfectly aligning with the rise of women’s football in Europe.
The Sporting News provides complete information on the first-ever World Sevens tournament, including match schedules, viewing options, and prize distribution.
Viewing Information for World Sevens: TV and Streaming
The World Sevens women’s football tournament will not be broadcast live on television. However, fans worldwide can watch the action live on DAZN.
A DAZN monthly subscription is priced at $19.99 with a 12-month commitment. The annual subscription comes in at $224.99.
World Sevens Match Schedule and Details
Below is the timeline for the inaugural women’s tournament catered to fans in the UK:
| Date | Round | Start Time (CET) | UK (BST) |
| Wednesday, May 21 | Group Matches | 5:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 22 | Group Matches | 1:30 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
| Friday, May 23 | Semifinals Third-Place Match Final |
3:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
Match List:
(all times in BST)
Wednesday, May 21
- Man City vs. Rosengard (4:00 p.m.)
- Roma vs. Man United (5:00 p.m.)
- Ajax vs. Bayern Munich (6:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Benfica (7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 22
- Man City vs. Ajax (12:30 p.m.)
- Rosengard vs. Bayern Munich (1:30 p.m.)
- Roma vs. PSG (2:30 p.m.)
- Man United vs. Benfica (3:30 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Man City (5:30 p.m.)
- Rosengard vs. Ajax (6:30 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Roma (7:30 p.m.)
- Man United vs. PSG (8:30 p.m.)
Friday, May 23
- Semifinal 1 (2:00 p.m.)
- Semifinal 2 (3:30 a.m.)
- Third-Place Match (5:30 p.m.)
- Final (7:00 p.m.)
Teams in the World Sevens Tournament
A total of 8 women’s football clubs will participate in this event: Ajax, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Rosengard, Benfica, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Roma. These teams are split into two groups of four.
Group 1:
Ajax, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Rosengard
Group 2:
Benfica, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma
Prize Money for World Sevens
The total prize pool is set at $5 million, with $2.5 million reserved for the tournament champions and $1 million for the second-place finishers.
