The World Sevens Football (W7F) is a new global seven-a-side women's soccer series set to launch with a significant $100 million investment over five years. The inaugural event will take place in Estoril, Portugal, from May 21-23, 2025, featuring a $5 million prize pool per event, with the winning team receiving $2.5 million. The tournament will include eight professional women's clubs, with roster selections at each club's discretion.
The W7F was co-founded by Jennifer Mackesy, a minority investor in NJ/NY Gotham FC and Chelsea FC, and entrepreneur Justin Fishkin. A player advisory council led by former U.S. international Tobin Heath, along with Kelley O'Hara, Anita Asante, Caroline Seger, and Laura Georges, emphasizes a player-centric approach. The tournament format consists of 7-vs.-7 games with two 15-minute halves, designed to provide high-intensity matches while minimizing player fatigue.
