The 10^th edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup is scheduled to start this August, but this time it will be bigger and more competitive than ever.

Offering more teams than before, rugby fans can expect plenty of action during each match until the tense final in September 2025.

If you’re excited to cheer your home nation onto victory, keep reading for all the latest details on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, including its dates, host nation, stadiums, pools, the opening match, and broadcasting information.

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When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025?

Sports fans can expect an exciting summer, as the Women’s Rugby World Cup will kick off on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

The tournament will conclude with a tense final on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Twickenham Stadium in London.

What Country Will Host the Tournament?

England will host the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 for the second time in the tournament’s history. The last time England hosted the event was in 2010.

The following stadiums will host various matches throughout the tournament:

• Stadium of Light in Sunderland – the proud host of the opening match
• Twickenham Stadium in London – the proud host of the final
• Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol
• Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium in Brighton & Hove
• Salford Community Stadium in Manchester
• Sandy Park in Exeter
• York Community Stadium in York
• Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton

How Many Teams Will Compete in the Event?

16 teams will compete in the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which has been expanded from 12 for the first time in the event’s history. The expansion is due to the increased popularity and competitiveness of women’s rugby.

How Are the Teams Divided?

The 16 teams will be divided into four pools of four, from A to D, and each team in the pool will play one another in a round-robin format.

The top two teams in each of the four pools will qualify for the knockout stages, which are the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and the final.

Here is the confirmed pool format for the 2025 tournament:

• Pool A: England, Samoa, United States, Australia
• Pool B: Canada, Fiji, Wales, Scotland
• Pool C: New Zealand, Spain, Japan, Ireland
• Pool D: France, Brazil, South Africa, Italy

What Teams Will Play in the Opening Match?

Host nation England will play the United States of America in the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

England will be led by captain Zoe Aldcroft, who could earn BBC Sports Personality of the Year if the team wins the tournament this year. Kate Zackary will lead the USA team in the tournament.

Where Can I Watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025?

UK rugby fans can watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 on BBC One or stream it on BBC iPlayer. Alternatively, you can listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live or 5 Sports Extra.

Australians can watch every match on Nine or 9Now, or they can stream it on Stan Sport, and New Zealanders should switch the channel to Sky Sport.

If you live in the United States, you can watch the tournament on NBC Sports or RugbyPassTV, and Canadians can enjoy every second of the action on TSN+.

French fans can tune in via TF1, and it will be broadcast on SuperSport in South Africa.

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