The only large public area where Sevens revelers can drink alcohol, the legendary South Stand -- off limits to minors -- brings together Hong Kong Stadium's most passionate spectators. But it fills up quickly, so you'll need to arrive early if you want in on the fun.
1. South Stand commitment mandatory —
The only large public area where Sevens revelers can drink alcohol, the legendary South Stand -- off limits to minors -- brings together Hong Kong Stadium's most passionate spectators. But it fills up quickly, so you'll need to arrive early if you want in on the fun.
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If you actually want to pay attention to what's happening on the field, the East and West Stands -- the sheltered sections of Hong Kong Stadium -- are the place to be.
2. Serious fans go to East and West Stands —
If you actually want to pay attention to what's happening on the field, the East and West Stands -- the sheltered sections of Hong Kong Stadium -- are the place to be.
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These South Stand fans have it right. Clever, yet functional. Avoid heavy suits, big masks and hats that will leave you drenched in sweat and blocking other people's views.
3. For costumes, (almost) anything goes —
These South Stand fans have it right. Clever, yet functional. Avoid heavy suits, big masks and hats that will leave you drenched in sweat and blocking other people's views.
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On Hong Kong Sevens weekend, roads around the stadium are blocked and taxis scarce. Once you arrive anywhere near Causeway Bay (pictured) it's best to just start walking.
4. Walk to the stadium —
On Hong Kong Sevens weekend, roads around the stadium are blocked and taxis scarce. Once you arrive anywhere near Causeway Bay (pictured) it's best to just start walking.
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This guy looks like he knows a thing or two about how to enjoy the Sevens. Big beers allow you to spend less time in line and more time watching the action on the field.
5. Pace yourself —
This guy looks like he knows a thing or two about how to enjoy the Sevens. Big beers allow you to spend less time in line and more time watching the action on the field.
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"The food in the stadium is all right, but it's a lot of fast food," says Sevens referee Stephan Lehner. Matches last only 15 minutes, so you could miss an entire game while waiting for that hot dog.
6. Avoid the food stalls —
"The food in the stadium is all right, but it's a lot of fast food," says Sevens referee Stephan Lehner. Matches last only 15 minutes, so you could miss an entire game while waiting for that hot dog.
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If, for whatever reason, you want to view the players close up, bring binoculars.
7. Ladies, bring binoculars —
If, for whatever reason, you want to view the players close up, bring binoculars.
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There's a good chance you'll get hit with mystery liquid in the South Stand. Best wear waterproof clothes and leave your expensive camera behind.
8. South Standers, stay waterproof —
There's a good chance you'll get hit with mystery liquid in the South Stand. Best wear waterproof clothes and leave your expensive camera behind.
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Didn't get a ticket? There's always the Sevens Village at the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indianrecreationclub.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Indian Recreation Club</a> directly opposite Hong Kong Stadium, where games are screened live.
9. No ticket? No problem —
Didn't get a ticket? There's always the Sevens Village at the Indian Recreation Club directly opposite Hong Kong Stadium, where games are screened live.
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After the games, the party continues in Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong and Soho neighborhoods. But Wan Chai is where real rugby fans head.
10. Wan Chai has best after-party —
After the games, the party continues in Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong and Soho neighborhoods. But Wan Chai is where real rugby fans head.
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