# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: The Great Midwest Rugby Conference is proud to present the 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier and the Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex welcomes everyone to Cottage Grove for a terrific day of rugby! This event will see sixteen teams from eight - yes eight - states competing for an NCR D2 National Qualifier bid. Below are the details for the entire day. WHEN: Sunday, April 12th, 2026 WHERE: Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex - 448 Clark St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 WHO: Carleton Creighton Denver Lake Forest MSOE Northern Illinois Northern Michigan St. Scholastica St. John's St. Thomas UW-Eau Claire UW-Lacrosse UW-Oshkosh UW-Platteville UW-Stevens Point UW-Stout MATCH SCHEDULE: The schedule and pools will be released in the weeks leading up to 4/12 and will be posted here and shown in the cover photo of this event page. TEAM CHECK-INS: All teams will need to check-in with GMW 7s matchday roster and photo ID for each player prior to playing their first match. PARKING: Please make sure to park on Clark Street, Grove Street, Progress Dr., Fireman's Park or at the surface lot on Vilas Rd. The two entrances to the Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex will be the gated entrances on Clark Street and from the Vilas Rd. surface lot. There will be a $5 admission (cash preferred) applicable to all spectators which helps offset the cost of the venue. We ask that spectators bring small bills ($5 and $10) as ability to make change will be limited. Athletic trainers will be available a half hour prior to the first match of the day and will remain until the final match has concluded on both pitches. There will be accessible locker rooms for all teams competing. There are bathroom facilities onsite although NO PETS are allowed inside the fenced area unless approved ESA animals with proper ESA documentation. ALL participants, fans, and supporters must enter the complex through the gated entrance on Clark or Vilas Street. There will be NO ALCOHOL carry-ins permitted at the facility although the newly finished clubhouse has a bar inside that will be open for business. We appreciate your cooperation in adherence to this policy. There will be a food truck onsite. For those looking to stay overnight, the Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex has negotiated a preferred rate with the Comfort Suites Cottage Grove, which is mere minutes from the pitch, has a free hot breakfast, and top notch pool/hot tub setup. The preferred rate link is: https://www.choicehotels.com/wisconsin/cottage-grove/comfort-suites-hotels/wi346/rates?hotel=WI346&pu=no&ratePlanCode=LMARUG - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cottage-grove/2026-great-midwest-7s-d3-qualifier/200029770259825 - **Event Categories**: sports, business, food-drinks, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 31 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Cottage Grove - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: Madison United Rugby & Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex - **lat**: 43.074736178012 - **long**: -89.208215437215 - **full address**: Madison United Rugby & Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex, Cottage Grove, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a14eca593ff8a98d2afafae75776ccc9bb26d9b4ef42c1a6da82ac039f85d263-rimg-w1200-h900-dc335e07-gmir?v=1775518373 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier being held? - **A:** 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am at Madison United Rugby & Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex, Cottage Grove, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier? - **A:** 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier is organized by Great Midwest Rugby Conference. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Great Midwest 7s D3 Qualifier is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cottage Grove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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