Brentford to host WSL teams for World Sevens Football tournament

Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium will stage the London debut of World Sevens Football this summer, welcoming eight Barclays Women’s Super League sides to compete in a high-octane, seven-a-side tournament spread across three fan-focused days.

Manchester United and Aston Villa have already committed to the competition, with the remaining six WSL clubs set to be unveiled in the coming weeks. The event marks the first time the shortened format has been played in the capital, offering a £1.5 million prize pot and 15 rapid-fire, 30-minute matches played on a condensed pitch without offsides and with rolling substitutions.

Adult tickets start at £17 and junior entry at £5, with premium hospitality, family bundles and discounted three-day passes also available. Brentford season-ticket holders, members and supporters who have attended Brentford Women fixtures at the Gtech gain priority access through an exclusive pre-sale window before general release.

Following successful W7F showcases in Estoril, Portugal, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last year, organisers promise a festival-style atmosphere complete with live music, family activities and pitchside seating designed to place supporters metres from the action. The tournament builds on Brentford’s growing reputation as a women’s football destination after the club hosted the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup semi-finals in January.

Jon Varney, Brentford chief executive, hailed the event as a catalyst for further growth: “We are really pleased to be welcoming the London edition of World Sevens Football to Brentford. It is a unique tournament that promises fans fast-paced exciting action. We hope that by bringing events like this to Gtech Community Stadium, we can continue to inspire the next generation of players and fans, and support the growth of the women’s game.”

Jen Mackesy, co-founder of World Sevens Football, emphasised the format’s appeal: “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. 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.”

Fans can follow build-up content—including team reveals and behind-the-scenes footage—on W7F’s Instagram and TikTok channels.