The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place in eight cities across England from 22 August to 27 September. Record ticket sales has ensured that it will be the largest sports event in the UK in 2025 and also the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup in history.
Sarah Massey, managing director of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, said: “The response to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has been remarkable. England has a proud rugby heritage and a huge appetite for women’s sport, and this has been reflected in the demand for tickets so early on. Breaking records for ticket sales is just the beginning – we’re building towards a tournament that promises to be inclusive, entertaining, and unmissable for fans and players alike. We can’t wait to welcome the world to England next year to celebrate the pinnacle of women’s rugby in front of unprecedented crowds and create unforgettable memories together.”
Hosts England have been drawn against Australia, USA, and Samoa in Pool A. Pool B sees Canada face Scotland, Wales and Fiji. Reigning champions New Zealand are joined by Ireland, Japan and Spain in Pool C. In Pool D, France are drawn alongside Italy, South Africa and Brazil.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will kick-off with hosts England facing USA in the opening match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 22 August, 2025. The match schedule has been designed with teams and fans’ interests at heart, creating exciting matchups across the eight host locations.
All matches are organised over six weekends with the majority having afternoon kick-off times to boost fan and family attendance across England. Teams will have a minimum of six rest days between pool matches to optimise player welfare and team performance.
The quarter-finals will be played at Sandy Park in Exeter and at Ashton Gate in Bristol, with both semi-finals at Ashton Gate. The final will be held at Twickenham on 27 September.
Friday 22 August
Saturday 23 August
Sunday 24 August
Saturday 30 August
Sunday 31 August
Saturday 6 September
Sunday 7 September
Saturday 13 September
Sunday 14 September
Friday 19 September
Saturday 20 September
Saturday 27 September
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