Midwest 7s Series

07/07/2026

This Saturday Forest Park becomes the gateway to the best as 24 teams converge on the gateway city to compete for glory on one of Route 66’s most iconic stops!

05/22/2026

🚨 Schedule Update – 2026 Midwest 7s Series 🚨

Please note that the 1st Women’s 7s Qualifier for the 2026 Midwest 7s Series has been moved.

❌ Previously: Lakefront 7s – Milwaukee, WI 📅 June 27, 2026

✅ New Location & Date: Fight at the Fortress 7s – Columbus, OH 📅 June 13, 2026

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and look forward to kicking off the women’s qualifier series in Columbus this summer. More event and registration details will be shared soon.

05/04/2026

The 2026 Midwest 7s Series is set.

Five events. One championship. A pathway to the USA Club Rugby National Championships.

📍 2026 Schedule
• June 13 – Fight at the Fortress 7s (Columbus, OH)
• June 20 – Firehouse 7s (Lemont, IL)
• July 11 – Gateway 7s (St. Louis, MO)
• July 25 – Midwest 7s Championship (Invitation Only)

Teams must compete in at least three (3) events, including two (2) qualifiers + the Championship, to be eligible for a national bid. Championship invitations will go to the top 12 men’s teams and top 8 women’s teams, based on best finishes across qualifiers.

There is no centralized registration—teams must register directly with each event host. Registration closes two weeks prior to each tournament unless otherwise noted.

🔒 One team per club (additional sides must operate independently)
🏉 4–5 matches expected per qualifier (min 3 / max 6)
🚫 No Midwest-organized Cup or Social divisions in 2026

More registration details will be released by event hosts soon.

03/31/2026

There's still 10 days to bid on hosting a 2026 Midwest 7s Series Qualifier. Get your submission in today!

https://forms.gle/2EwmDDMjigaeC26x5

03/06/2026

🚨 2026 Midwest 7s Series Information Now Available 🚨

While the Midwest Rugby Union website is currently undergoing redevelopment, we’re sharing important updates for the 2026 Midwest 7s Series here on our social media channels.

Information regarding the 2026 Midwest 7s Series, including details on bidding to host qualifier tournaments, is now available. We have also released an updated Midwest 7s Handbook, which serves as the official Regulations and Competition Guidelines for the Series.

The Handbook outlines how the Series will operate and provides important guidance for clubs and organizations interested in submitting bids to host qualifier events. If your organization is considering hosting a qualifier, this document will be an essential resource.

If you have questions, feel free to ask them directly in the comments below, or you can reach us via email at [email protected].

We look forward to another exciting Midwest 7s season! 🏉

2026 Midwest 7s Series Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yVS0-9w9SYlqxTJZp6VU46OumB4tjGaz/view?usp=drive_link

2026: Midwest 7s Series Bidding Form (due 04/11/2026): https://forms.gle/9pbWNPvYW798gjfw7

Please complete this form in its entirety by Saturday, April 11, 2026, to submit your bid request to host a 2026 Midwest 7s Qualifier Event. The full requirements for host organizations are posted in the 2026 Midwest 7s Handbook and should be read and understood by any individual submitting a bid on...

08/27/2025

07/28/2025

🌧️⚡️ Despite two rain delays, the 2025 Midwest 7s Series came to a thrilling close yesterday at the Championship Event in Elkhart, IN! 🏉

🏆 Men’s Division:
The St. Louis Bombers completed their dominant run, winning all three Series events to clinch the 2025 Series Championship and punch their ticket to the USA Club Rugby 7s Nationals!
They’ll be joined in Nationals by the Chicago Lions and Detroit Tradesmen, who finished 2nd and 3rd in both the Championship Event and overall Series standings.

🏆 Women’s Division:
Chicago North Shore secured the Series Championship and their Nationals bid with a strong second-place finish yesterday.
They’ll be joined by the Chicago Lions, who stormed to a win at the Championship and claimed runner-up in the overall standings.

🎉 Additional Honors:
🥇 Circle City Tempest – Women’s Cup Champions
🥇 Toledo Women – Open Division Champions

Huge congratulations to all teams for an incredible summer of 7s! 🔥 See you at Nationals! 🇺🇸🏉

07/25/2025

🎉 Midwest 7s Series Finale – This Saturday! 🏆
📍 Moose Rugby Grounds – Elkhart, IN
🕣 Gates Open: 8:30 AM | Kickoff: 9:40 AM

It all comes down to this! The Midwest 7s Championship is HERE – the final stop on the 2025 Midwest 7s Series. Come witness the region’s top men’s and women’s teams battle it out for event glory, the Series crown, and a ticket to the USA Club Rugby 7s National Championship! 🇺🇸🏉

Beautiful venue, elite rugby, and everything on the line — you don’t want to miss it.

🔥 Who’s punching their ticket to Nationals? 👑 Who’s walking away Midwest Champs?

Let’s find out this Saturday in Elkhart!

07/16/2025

🔥 2025 Midwest 7s Series Power Rankings – Updated After Chicago Blaze 7s! 🔥

The dust has settled after an intense weekend in Lemont, and the updated Power Rankings are IN following the second stop of the Midwest 7s Series at Chicago Blaze 7s! 💥

🏉 The top men's and women's 7s squads are locked in a fierce battle for position as we race toward the final showdown at the end of July.

📊 Who’s climbing? Who’s slipping? Who’s making a late push for Nationals?
Check out the latest rankings and see where your team stands!

Stay tuned — the final event is just around the corner, and everything is still on the line. 🏆

07/11/2025

🔥 Round 2 of the Midwest 7s Series kicks off this Saturday in Lemont, IL with the Chicago Blaze 7s! 🔥

The top men’s and women’s 7s teams in the Midwest Rugby Union are back in action, battling for crucial series points as we head toward the final round later this month.

📍 Location: Chicago Blaze Rugby Facility, Lemont, IL
🎟 Entry: FREE
🚗 Parking: $10

Come out and support some of the best 7s rugby in the country! 🏉💥