KRU unveils dates for 2026 National Sevens Circuit

Sports · Samuel Otieno · January 3, 2026
KRU unveils dates for 2026 National Sevens Circuit
KCB and Kabras RFC players in action. PHOTO/Kenya Rugby Union
In Summary

The circuit will kick off in Nakuru with the Prinsloo Sevens on July 25 and 26, marking the first stop of the annual sevens caravan.

The Kenya Rugby Union has announced dates for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive rugby season.

The circuit will kick off in Nakuru with the Prinsloo Sevens on July 25 and 26, marking the first stop of the annual sevens caravan.

From there, teams will head west to the lakeside city of Kisumu for the Dala 7s, scheduled for August 1 and 2, as the action continues to spread across the country.

Following a one-week break, the circuit will resume on August 15 and 16 with the George Mwangi Memorial Kabeberi 7s, before shifting to the coast for the Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa on August 22 and 23.

Another short break will precede the final stretch, beginning with the Embu 7s on September 5 and 6.

The 2026 circuit will then conclude in Nairobi at the iconic Christie Sevens, which will also celebrate its 60th edition, bringing down the curtain on what is expected to be a memorable sevens season.

Prinsloo Sevens (Nakuru): July 25–26

Dala 7s (Kisumu): August 1–2

George Mwangi Memorial Kabeberi 7s: August 15–16

Driftwood Sevens (Mombasa): August 22–23

Embu 7s (Embu): September 5–6

Christie Sevens (Nairobi): September 12-13

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