LONDON (22 April 2026) World Sevens Football (W7F), the innovative 7v7 women’s football series, has today confirmed the addition of Everton Women and London City Lionesses to the first‐ever W7F London Edition, further strengthening an elite eight‐club lineup that includes Aston Villa Women, Manchester United Women, Tottenham Hotspur Women, and West Ham United.

The W7F London Edition will take place from 28–30 May 2026 at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium, bringing fast‐paced, high‐intensity women’s football to one of London’s most dynamic sporting venues.

Tobin Heath, W7F Player Advisory Council member, said: “Having played in the WSL, I know first‐hand how high the level is and how much personality there is in the league. The W7F London Edition will tap straight into that: the intensity, the creativity, the joy. The teams playing in London reflect the incredible standard of the women’s game in England, and the 7v7 format gives players the freedom to express themselves, show their flair, and put on an entertaining, three‐day
experience that fans are going to love.”

Everton Women’s Director of Women’s Football Operations, Catherine Wright, said: “We are delighted to be part of the upcoming World Sevens Football competition. “Exciting formats like this bring a different kind of energy to the game, and we are looking forward to being involved in the first tournament to be held in the United Kingdom. “It is a great opportunity for our players, staff and fans to be a part of something different in the women’s game.”

London City Lionesses Chief Executive, Martin Semmens said: “We’re happy to be taking part in the upcoming World Sevens Football London Edition next month. For our fans, our players, and all our staff, it is a great way to close out an exciting first season within the WSL.

“The tournament is a great way to showcase women’s football in our capital city, and we’re excited to see many new fans experience the women’s game and our team perform.

“Innovation and fan experience is at the very heart of everything that is good within the women’s game, and W7F is a great way for existing and new fans to see a different format that will continue to entertain the fans in a new way.

“We will have many of the world’s best players together in one tournament, in London, which is accessible to every fan of sport to come and experience in a way only the women’s game can deliver.”

“We’re thrilled to see the London City Lionesses and Everton Women become part of what is shaping up to be a truly special London edition,” said Sarah Cummins, CEO of World Sevens Football. “Both clubs bring a strong sense of ambition that aligns naturally with what we’re building through W7F. This London edition is designed to draw fans closer to the game, celebrating the end of the WSL season with something fast-paced, action-packed and entertaining.”

Tickets are on general sale at worldsevens.com, with prices starting at £17 for adults. Passes are available for individual days or as a three-day package to experience the tournament in its entirety. Family packages are also available.
Further details on the final two participating clubs and broadcast partners will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more details and information, visit worldsevens.com

Media contact: media@worldsevens.com

About World Sevens Football
World Sevens Football (W7F) is a global 7v7 women’s football series that brings together the best of women’s football with electrifying entertainment and next-generation innovation. It debuted in May 2025 with Europe's top clubs in Estoril, Portugal, where FC Bayern München of the Frauen-Bundesliga won the title. The second edition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) saw teams from across North and South America compete in a tournament won by San Diego Wave FC of
the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Led by CEO Sarah Cummins and guided by a distinguished Player Advisory Council of Tobin Heath, Anita Asante, Kelley O’Hara, Laura Georges, and Caroline Seger, W7F is committed to elevating women’s football and inspiring players and fans around the world.

About London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is a fully independent professional women’s football club based in Bromley, South East London. Founded in 2019, the club made history in May 2025 by becoming the first independent team to gain promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League. The club plays its home matches at Copperjax Community Stadium and operates a dedicated training facility in Aylesford, Kent.

London City Lionesses is committed to setting new standards in women’s sport through innovation, elite player development, and community engagement. Under the ownership of Michele Kang, it forms part of Kynisca Sports International, a global network of women’s football clubs including Washington Spirit and OL Lyonnes.

For more information, visit londoncitylionesses.com
Media Contact, Media@londoncitylionesses.com

About Everton Women
During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, Everton Football Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.

Alongside a Senior Men’s Team that has played more games in English football's top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the women’s game.

With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later.

League runners-up five times in the following decade, the team also won two Women's FA Cups and a Women's League Cup before proudly becoming one of the eight founder members of the Women's Super League in 2011.

In September 2025, the iconic Goodison Park - Everton's main stadium since 1892 - became the permanent home of Everton Women, signalling the dawn of an exciting new chapter for one of the women's game most storied clubs.

For more information, visit evertonfc.com/women/