Women’s Rugby World Cup – All you need to know before kick-off

Ahead of the opening ceremony and match this Friday, here's a list of everything you need to know before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

In just one week, the top athletes in the world of women’s rugby will represent their respective countries in this year’s world cup. From the opening match where England’s Red Roses take on USA’s Eagles on 22 August 2025, to the coveted final on 27 September 2025, Ticketmaster has you covered. Whether you want to find tickets to important fixtures, see which team is playing on what day, upgrade to VIP seats, or need directions to the stadiums, this handy guide has everything you need to know ahead of the biggest season for women’s rugby.

How to get tickets to Women’s Rugby World Cup Matches

You can get tickets to all the matches – or just the ones you’re most looking forward to – on the Ticketmaster UK website. The link will lead you to the Women’s Rugby World Cup page, where you can select your ticket by Price Band (A, B, or C) or select a Wheelchair & Companion ticket for those accessibility needs. The ticket selection page will also show you a map of the stadium’s layout, so you can choose how close you’d like to be to the action.

Getting to the stadiums

The matches for this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup are taking place across different cities and stadiums in the UK. You can watch fixtures at: Stadium of Light, Sunderland; Salford Community Stadium, Manchester; York Community Stadium, York; Sandy Park, Devon; Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton; Ashton Gate, Bristol; and the final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Each stadium has a venue page on our website, with the exact address and postcode, plus venue details that indicate the closest stations and car routes.

When are the England Red Roses Playing?

Of course, as every global sporting competition comes around, the perennial question is “is it coming home?” Well, the two-time Women’s Rugby World Cup winners seem to be in good stead to do us proud again, and you can tickets to their first round fixture, taking place on 22 August against USA Women’s Eagles, here. It’s also your chance to see popstar Anne-Marie performing some of her biggest hits, as the first match takes place right after the opening ceremony at the Stadium of Light.

When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final (and can I get tickets?)

While we don’t know if the Red Roses, or which of the qualifying teams will be in the final, you can still plan ahead and book hospitality packages early. The final will take place at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham – home to many famous rugby fixtures – on 27 September 2025. The ticket-inclusive premium packages give you access to special match perks such as welcome drinks, access to exclusive lounges with all-inclusive food and drink menus, and either a Category A or B ticket to ensure a great view of the rugby fixtures. Even if your favourite team doesn’t win, you’ll still be treated like a champion.

Best viewing experience at the matches

With the handy seating map provided on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 ticket booking page, you can choose how close you’d like to be to the action of each match. The viewing experience varies from stadium to stadium, for example Sandy Park has both seated and standing tickets available, while Stadium of Light only offers seated tickets. Whatever your preference is, you can find an affordable option that suits you and your group the best by exploring how close each Ticket Category Band is to the pitch.

I’ve bought my ticket. Now where can I purchase a Women’s Rugby jersey?

The most important part – besides actually buying your ticket to the match – is dressing up to represent your team. What better way to do that than with a very fashion forward Women’s Rugby Jersey? You can purchase an England Red Roses jersey from their official website, and purchase jerseys (for adults and kids) for participating nations from the World Rugby website.

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