Santa Barbara 7s Rugby Tournament

Sevens rugby is returning to Santa Barbara! After a 5-year hiatus, the Santa Barbara Grunion Rugby Club is hosting Santa Barbara 7s, an amateur rugby tournament in Elings Park. The all-day event will showcase two fields of nonstop sevens rugby—a fast-paced version of the game with seven players per team. Spectators are encouraged to visit the park and join local ruggers for a day of competition and celebration.

The event will have several options available on tournament grounds. At the rugby clubhouse, spectators and players will be able to buy Judge’s sausages—a Santa Barbara delicacy with vegetarian options—as well as beer and seltzer from Rincon Brewery and cider from Balcom Canyon Cider. Red Oak BBQ & Grill will also be on site to sell tri-tip sandwiches.

The first game kicks off at 9am on Saturday, Aug. 26. Games are scheduled on two fields in Elings Park on the Mesa. Parking inside the park is $5 on weekends. For more information about the Santa Barbara 7s rugby tournament, please visit www.sbwomensrugby.com/schedule/santa-barbara-7s.