North Sea Beach Rugby – 19 & 20 June 2027 in Scheveningen

Mark 19 and 20 June 2027 in your calendar.

North Sea Beach Rugby — the biggest beach rugby event in the Netherlands — is back on the beach of Scheveningen in The Hague. An unforgettable rugby weekend awaits.

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North Sea Beach Rugby: The Highlight of the Dutch Beach Rugby Season

North Sea Beach Rugby is the absolute highlight of the Dutch beach rugby year. It's also a must-see in the European Beach Rugby Association (EBRA) Series.

Over the past ten years, the matches have guaranteed spectacular rugby: fast movements, smart play, and incredible action on the beautiful beach of Scheveningen.

What makes beach rugby different from traditional rugby:

Just 5 players per team
Unique rules
Fast-paced and easy to follow

Whether you're a true rugby fan, just discovering the sport, or simply looking for a day full of action — North Sea Beach Rugby promises a great day for the whole family!

Dutch National Beach Rugby Team on the Beach at North Sea Beach Rugby 2027

North Sea Beach Rugby is incredibly proud: we have founded the first Dutch National Beach Rugby Team.

For the first time in history, this team will compete at the European Championships 2026 in Moldova — a historic milestone for Dutch beach rugby.

Want to see them live before they leave? During North Sea Beach Rugby, they will play exhibition matches against Dutch teams. Come and cheer them on at the beach of Scheveningen!

Top-Level Beach Rugby: Seniors at the Highest Level, Youth on Their Way to the Top

North Sea Beach Rugby is more than a top-level competition.

In the senior category, the best national and international teams compete at the highest level.
For youth, the focus is on development — the future top players of tomorrow.

Seniors — Top Sport at Its Sharpest

The best national and international teams from the Netherlands and Europe compete at the highest level for the title.

Young Talents — The Stars of Tomorrow

Young talents get the chance to show their skills on the sand and develop into the top players of the future.

Clinics for Newcomers

Discover beach rugby in a welcoming environment — perfect for those who don't know the sport yet.

Girls' Competition

North Sea Beach Rugby actively supports the growth of women's rugby with its own girls' competition.

The Harde Leerschool

A community initiative where rugby gives young people new opportunities.

18 June: School Clinics for 450 Young People

On Friday 18 June, the action kicks off early.

No fewer than 450 young people from various schools will take part in clinics on the beach of Scheveningen. Alongside beach rugby, they'll also get to try:

Beach soccer
Beach volleyball

A day full of sport, action, and getting to know the sun and the beach — organised by North Sea Beach Rugby, ahead of the big rugby weekend on 19 and 20 June.

North Sea Beach Rugby 2027 — Dates, Location & Programme

North Sea Beach Rugby: more than 10 years of spectacular rugby on the beach of Scheveningen.

A must-see for all rugby fans and for anyone who loves an energetic and vibrant atmosphere on the beach of The Hague.

📅 19 and 20 June 2027 📍 Beach Stadium Scheveningen, The Hague