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THE ESSENTIAL INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ARRIVING
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1. Arrive early to make the most of your day
Gates to the first ever HSBC SVNS Grand Final open and close at the following times:
- Friday 31st May - 11:30h - 22:00h
- Saturday 1st June - 11:30h - 22:00h
- Sunday 2nd June - 9:30h - 21:45h
The gate to enter and exit the stadium will depend on your ticket and seating location - use our Site Map to find out where the gates are located.
Area | Entry Gate | Exit Gate |
General Admission | 9, 25, 33, 43 | 13, 30, 35, 39 |
Sun Room Lounge | 47 | 47 |
ADA | 41 | 41 |
HSBC HEX Lounge | 34A | 34A |
SVNS Plus | 34B | 34B |
Sky Boxes | 34C | 34C |
2. Get familiar with how the Grand Final format works
With both the HSBC SVNS 2024 Series Champions title up for grabs, as well as qualification for the 2025 series, everyone has something to play for in Madrid. Take a look at our Grand Final Explained page to understand more about who will be competing and what's at stake.
The Pools have now been drawn - keep an eye on the Fixtures and Results page for the timings of each match.
3. Download your mobile tickets
HSBC SVNS Madrid is a mobile only event - and tickets must be shown from either your phone either through your Ticketmaster account or through the Ticketmaster app (available to download from the App Store or Google Play Store). Do not print your tickets, send screenshots, or look for them in your emails. Your phone is all you need to scan in and have a great time.
Each person in your party needs their own unique ticket, so make sure that any tickets are transferred to your friends and family before arriving at the stadium. Read our Accessing and Using Your Tickets page for more details on mobile ticketing.
4. Plan your travel to Civitas Metropolitano Stadium
From public transport to private vehicles there are many ways to get to the stadium. Make sure that you plan your travel in advance using our Getting to Civitas Metropolitano Stadium page to arrive in plenty of time and get ahead of the crowds.
5. Dress for the occasion
HSBC SVNS is the ultimate event to express yourself, whether your going in full on fancy dress or rocking the latest trends. We're expecting the sun to be shining, so just remember to stay cool in the Madrid summer weather!
6. Check out our FAQs
We can't wait to welcome you to rugby sevens biggest party - visit the FAQs section at the bottom of the Event Info page for more information on how to make the most of your time at HSBC SVNS Madrid.
7. Follow all of the action on the HSBC SVNS app
From capturing your favourite moments of the day to following all of the action live through the HSBC SVNS app, your phone will be the key to making the most of your HSBC SVNS Madrid experience. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store now to stay up to date.