The 2020 edition marked the start of a new era for the Hong Kong Women's Sevens.

For the first time, the tournament will be an official event in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series.

[2][3] The Hong Kong Sevens included a women's tournament for the first time under chairwoman Maria Allen and at the urging of USA 7s coach, Emil Signes.

[citation needed] New Zealand representative teams have competed in Hong Kong as early as 1997, winning the competition in 1997 and 1999.

Key: Dark blue line indicates a tournament included in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series.