In the Championship Series, twelve teams play in at least two tournaments each summer throughout Europe.

At the end of each tournament, teams are awarded points based on their performance.

The team with the fewest points is relegated from the Championship Series to the Trophy competition, whereas the champion of the Trophy competition is promoted to next season's Championship Series.

The twelve best teams now meet over the course of several tournaments, following the model of the IRB Sevens World Series.

The name also changed from the European Championship to the Sevens Grand Prix Series.