Mini & Youth Rugby Festival

The Mini & Youth Sports Festival Dubai is a rugby and netball tournament for boys and girls from age 5 to 18 that is hosted annually at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.

If your club would like to attend, please connect with us advising both your contact details and the age-grades of interest.

Mini & Youth Sports Festival Dubai

2026 Sports Festival

On behalf of Dubai Exiles RFC, Dubai Hurricanes RFC, and our valued tournament sponsors and partners, we look forward to hosting the Mini & Youth Sports Festival 2026 and welcoming all visiting clubs, teams, players, volunteers, team officials, parents, guardians, and spectators to The Sevens Stadium in January 2026.

Following the success of previous festivals, which welcomed almost 250 teams and nearly 3,500 players across over 600 matches, the 2026 Mini & Youth Sports Festival continues to grow. This year, the festival expands beyond rugby with the addition of netball and padel, reinforcing its position as a multi-sport celebration of youth participation, competition, and community.

Further information regarding the festival, including schedules, registrations, and key updates, will be published on this website as it becomes available. Please check back regularly for the latest details.

Team registration is open

Mini & Youth Sports Festival Dubai

About the Festival

As in previous years, the Mini & Youth Sports Festival is jointly organised by Dubai Exiles RFC and Dubai Hurricanes RFC. The festival is sanctioned by the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation (UAERF).

The festival is proudly supported by a wide range of valued sponsors and partners whose continued backing helps deliver one of the region’s leading youth sports events. Their support plays a vital role in creating a safe, well-organised, and memorable experience for all participants and families.

Each year, the festival continues to grow in both scale and popularity. Previous editions have welcomed almost 250 teams and nearly 3,500 players, with over 600 matches played across two days, competing for more than 60 trophies. In 2026, the festival expands beyond rugby with the addition of netball and padel, further strengthening its position as a true multi-sport celebration of youth participation.

We hope all players, teams, officials, parents, and spectators enjoy a truly memorable weekend. Play hard, play fast, and play fair. We wish all participants the very best and look forward to an outstanding Mini & Youth Sports Festival.