Stakes will be raised at next month's Hamilton Sevens, with a new format leaving little room for error in pool play.
The January 25-26 tournament will see the All Blacks and Black Ferns compete in front of home fans for the first time in a world series event.
But with quarter-finals dropped from the schedule, only the winners from the four men's pools will advance straight to the semi-finals.
Winners of the three women's pools will be joined by the best second-placed team in the final four.
The news was confirmed after the official draw for the tournament was conducted.
Currently leading the men's series, the All Blacks will face Wales, USA and Scotland in their pool.
"With this new format, every game counts, so every team has to hit the ground running on day one," head coach Clark Laidlaw said.
"The players can’t wait to get out on the field at Stadium Waikato and play in front of a big home crowd."
Meanwhile, the Black Ferns - who also lead their world series standings - have drawn China, England and Fiji.
The women face China and England on day one, before rounding out pool play against Fiji on day two.
The Black Ferns Sevens played an abbreviated 'Fast Four' format in Hamilton last season.
"Last year was a great occasion, but to play in a world series event on our whenua for the first time, alongside the men, is something the team has been looking forward to for a long time," said Black Ferns co-coach Allan Bunting.
Both men's and women's sides will take the field in Hamilton on a roll, with both winning their finals at Cape Town last weekend.
