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Whether it’s the buzz from the inaugural Canada Sevens, or the women’s bronze medal buzz from Rio, it’s not really a surprise that Canadian rugby fans have sevens fever.

Although the men’s version of the Canada Sevens is still six months away, tickets are already 60 per cent sold.

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Tuesday was the opening day for the early-bird round of ticket sales — an event unlocked by buyers who took the time to perform a simple registration in the days leading up to it — and even though there was a technical hiccup at the opening bell on Ticketmaster’s side, fans still got what they wanted.

Capacity for the 2017 event was set at 33,000 for each day; most tickets are in the general admission category, with a good number of reserved seating in various pricing levels.

Canada Sevens organizers say availability of the reserved and premium seating are now “limited.”

The early window closes next Tuesday at 9:59 a.m. The general public window will then open to fans without a pre-sale code.