Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been selected as the venue for the upcoming World Sevens Football (W7F) tournament, set to occur from December 5 to 7, 2025. This prestigious event will take place at Bancard Field, the home ground of the newly formed USL team, Fort Lauderdale United FC.
The tournament will feature eight teams competing in a format that involves two 15-minute halves across both group and knockout stages. With a total prize fund of $5 million, this tournament boasts the largest reward pool in women’s football to date.
Following the successful debut European tournament in May, which saw Bayern Munich emerge victorious, Jennifer Mackesy, Co-Founder of W7F and minority owner of the NWSL club, Gotham FC, stated: “We can’t wait to welcome this new group of players to what we promise will be not just fun and competitive but also financially rewarding.”
Mackesy further emphasized the appeal of Florida’s warm climate during the winter months, saying, “And who doesn’t want to be in Florida in the middle of the U.S. winter, watching some of the best athletes having the time of their lives on and off the pitch?”
Adrian Jacob, Head of W7F Football, mentioned the enthusiasm surrounding this second edition: “We’re building on that momentum and in advanced conversations with some of the top clubs across the Americas, all truly eager to be part of World Sevens. This isn’t just a tournament — it’s a movement, this time in America, where women’s soccer has unprecedented momentum.”
Though the official roster of participating teams remains unannounced, sources indicate that the eight teams will include clubs from across the Americas, with representation expected from the NWSL.
