When is the Hong Kong Sevens? A (provisional) Hong Kong sports calendar for 2021
- The hope is that things will quickly get back to normal in 2021
- Many Hong Kong staple events are yet to be scheduled for the 2021 edition
It’s fair to say 2020 was a disappointing year for sport in Hong Kong. But we’ve dwelled on that quite enough. As 2020 turns into 2021, we’re instead looking ahead in optimism at what the coming year is expected to bring to the city.
Here’s what we know as far as a schedule for sporting events in 2021:
AFC Champions League
Kitchee’s Premier League title win last season means they will join the AFC Champions League in the group stage next season. The date of the draw is still TBD, but matchday one of the group stage is provisionally scheduled for February 23-24.
AFC Cup
As league runners-up, Eastern will join the AFC Cup play-offs, which are provisionally scheduled for April 20-21.
Asia Rugby Championship
The 2021 edition of the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship is set to begin in May with Hong Kong’s first match away to Malaysia on May 29, before they play away to South Korea on June 5. Hong Kong then host Malaysia on June 19 and South Korea on June 26.
The 2021 Asia Rugby Women’s Championship is being hosted by Hong Kong from March 5-13, with Japan and Kazakhstan also taking part. The tournament is also acting as a World Cup qualifier.
