Gibraltar 7s will return in 2024, bigger and better than ever before with more teams, more competitions, more entertainment, more parties and a brand new sport for the 7s – Netball! If you have never visited Gibraltar before you are in for a treat, in fact even if you have been with us for previous editions of the 7s, you are going to want to come back again in 2024.
Six competitions over four days, even more prize money and some team adventures that you simply can’t get anywhere else. The Gib 7s takes place at the state of the art Europa Sports Park, home of Gibraltar Rugby with stunning views towards the Rock or across the Straits to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
An all weather pitch provides an envious playing surface and thanks to its design, there’s plenty of room for netball and a Fan Zone too. All outdoors, all under the beautiful Mediterranean sky. The stadium has several bars, 800+ seats, Hospitality areas, Player’s Lounge, Specially built Corporate Boxes and even it’s own dormitories for teams on a budget.
Gibraltar 7s Itinerary 2024
Thursday 27 June
We kick off the action late Thursday afternoon with the Vets 10s leading the way. 8 teams compete in pools of four for the bragging rights (and beer tokens) in this hotly contested competition. No quarter is given by the “Old Uns” and no matter how many replacement knees and hips are stumbling around, the hits are as big as the beer bellies.
After such a (should have known better) bruising opening it’s to the balcony that we head for our Welcome BBQ. A great chance for players and coaches from every competition to get together, say a friendly hello and enjoy everything that Gibraltar has to offer.
Friday 28 June
The Men’s and Women’s Open competition starts the 2nd day of competition at Europa Point. 16 (possibly 20 TBC) teams competing in their Pool stages. A strong start this year is absolutely vital for every team as the competitions are so closely matched. 7s takes a short break around lunchtime as the Vets return to the field for their finals in the 10s competition – the “beer cup” is likely to be the most prestigious of the weekend.
As well as the afternoon action on the field, join us in the bar for a fantastic beer festival with real ales and traditional lagers from far and wide. Friday night is THE night to be in town so grab a few beers, head into town and see what the night brings
Saturday 29 June
The rugby action continues with the final few pool games for the Open Men and Women and we welcome Netball to the Gib 7s for the very first time on our purpose built court next to the rugby pitch under the (usually) clear blue skies.
As the competition heats up in the Open competitions, it’s time for the Elite Men and Women to begin their competition in what promises to be an incredible competition where every point counts.
As the day draws to a close it’s time to head for the Cabana Bar Beach Party. It’s Hawaiian shirt time as the entertainment continues on this shore line venue with a traditional Spanish buffet for the players and a chance to party late into the night.
Sunday 30 June
It’s Finals Day in the Netball and the Elite Competitions and time to turn up the heat. Serious prize money is at stake and every try, goal, penalty and drop kick, counts in the business end of the tournament.
Catch all the action in the sun, enjoy the Player’s Lounge and Balcony as well as the discounted prices at the Player’s only bar as we reach the finale of this amazing tournament. Once the points have been calculated and the Champions crowned it’s off to Ocean Village for the Final Party of the weekend. Enjoy the hospitality, the atmosphere and the food as we say farewell to the Gib 7s for another year.
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Accommodation Options
All of our accommodation options are for a FOUR night package for 14 people (12 players + 2 support staff) bed and breakfast, based on 2 or 3 people sharing – arrive Thursday and depart Monday. If teams or individuals need fewer or more nights please contact us by email at gibraltar7s@gibraltarrugby.gi
To make the most of your Gibraltar 7s experience we recommend one of our accommodation packages, these include everything listed in the ‘What’s included’ section of this brochure. Other accommodation packages may become available at a later date. These are limited offers and may sell out fast.
Across from the pitch of Europa Point sits one of our Accommodation Partner properties the Europa Suites Apart-Hotel.
To learn more about our hotel and accommodation partners visit our Hotel Information page here.
