Leicester City Women
Leicester City Women are competing in the World Sevens Football tournament. The tournament features eight women's clubs, including Leicester City Women, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, London City Lionesses, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United.
What is the format?
Each team will play between three and five matches, on grass pitches half the size of the usual 11-a-side pitch. The eight teams are split into two groups, playing in a round-robin format over the first two days.
Who is funding the competition and what is the prize money?
The tournament was co-founded by American entrepreneurs Jennifer Mackesy and Justin Fishkin. Mackesy has a minority stake in Chelsea Women and is co-owner of NWSL club Gotham FC.
| Team | Result |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | Won the inaugural competition in 2025 |
| Leicester City Women | Lost to Chelsea 3-1 |
Why has the prize money been lowered?
Prize money is lower for this tournament compared to previous editions as organisers assess where best to distribute funds globally for the competition.
The winner will receive $500,000, with $250,000 for the runners-up. Leicester City Women will look to improve their performance in the next tournament.
