RUGBY: HSBC Sevens Announces Prohibited Things At Nyayo Stadium
Fans attending the HSBC SVNS 2 competition this weekend at Nyayo National Stadium must meet tight entry criteria, which include no on-site parking, no outside food or drinks, and no gate ticket sales.
The entirely sold-out event, which will take place on February 14 and 15, 2026, has compelled organisers to take severe steps to manage the large numbers expected at Kenya’s historic rugby sevens competition.
Attendees are highly encouraged to use ride-hailing services, public transportation, drop-offs, or shared rides to get to the venue, and organizers advise fans to arrive early to prevent crowds at access gates.
Event organizers have confirmed that no tickets would be sold at the gate after advance sales are sold out, marking the first time the tournament has reached full capacity attendance.
The 1st leg of the #HSBCSVNS2 will be underway this weekend from 14th to 15th of February 2026 in Nairobi at Nyayo National Stadium.
— KBC Channel 1 News (@KBCChannel1) February 13, 2026
Enjoy the full #HSBC experience LIVE on KBC Channel 1 TV ^EB pic.twitter.com/24KRLuwY62
Security agencies and police will collaborate with event organizers to combat ticket fraud.
Anyone caught holding or attempting to use counterfeit tickets faces prosecution and will be denied access to the stadium.
Outside food and drinks, drones, pets, firearms, illicit drugs or substances, and any other harmful objects are not permitted within the arena, with extensive security checks scheduled at all gates.
There are four designated entrance points: VIP and VVIP ticket holders must enter via Aerodrome Road, but normal ticket holders can use one entrance on Lang’ata Road and two on Uhuru Highway.
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The competition marks a significant milestone, with Kenya becoming just the second African country after South Africa to stage a Division 2 leg of the global World Rugby Sevens circuit.
Saturday’s schedule features 18 matches alternating between women’s and men’s competitions.
12 men. One nation🇰🇪.
— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) February 9, 2026
These are the warriors set to carry the pride, passion, and expectations of a whole country on home soil at the inaugural leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS2.
The noise will be loud, the colours will be bright, and the mission is clear: represent, compete, and leave… pic.twitter.com/tXExaMPgVB
Confirmed match day one and two timings for the Inaugural leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS2.
— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) February 13, 2026
Mark the timings and align accordingly 😃ESP hapo kwa Kenya Lionesses na Shujaa🇰🇪#HSBCSVNS #HSBCSVNS2 #KenyaCornerIsHome pic.twitter.com/oPYa0dGpiK
Kenya’s Shujaa and Lionesses face opponents including Canada, Belgium, South Africa, Argentina, and other international teams from four continents.
The HSBC SVNS 2 tournament at Nyayo Stadium runs through Sunday evening with semifinals and finals, bringing together elite teams from the USA, Uruguay, Brazil, Germany, Spain, China, and Belgium.
RUGBY: HSBC Sevens Announces Prohibited Things At Nyayo Stadium
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