England will face the USA at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on 22 August 2025 to kick off the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

The Red Roses are hosting the tournament and looking to claim a third world title, three years on from a heart-breaking loss in the final to New Zealand.

The match schedule will see the tournament play out over six weekends, while the majority of fixtures will be afternoon kick-offs to boost fan and family attendance across England.

Matches are being played at eight host locations, with the Black Ferns, the defending champions, opening their campaign against Spain at York Community Stadium on 24 August.

Teams will benefit from a minimum of six rest days between pool matches to ensure they are able to perform at their best for every encounter.

Six double header fixtures will take place during the pool stages, generating a festival atmosphere in the host locations and creating a day-out for families and local communities. 

With child prices available at all matches including the opening and knock-out matches and a vast majority of kick-off times in the afternoon, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 aims to be the family event of the year inspiring the next generation of players in England.

The pool stage will culminate in a huge weekend of matches across four venues, with the two best teams on competition points in each pool qualifying for the quarter-finals and the knockout phase.

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, Sarah Massey, said: “The confirmation of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule brings a wave of excitement as fans in the host nation and around the globe can now mark their calendars for this era-defining tournament.

“With thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments guaranteed across the length and breadth of the country, the stage is set for the world’s top teams to showcase the very best of women’s rugby. Whether you’re a rugby fan or a newcomer, join us and be part of this unstoppable energy and historic moment.”

Fans will have the opportunity to apply for tickets for all matches from 11:00 GMT on Tuesday 5 November until 11:00 GMT on Tuesday 19 November. 

Ballots will be used for any price categories which are oversubscribed. Fans can register to be the first to hear about ticket news here.

Prior to the two-week ticket application phase, Worldwide Partner Mastercard is offering its cardholders access to a 48-hour priority sale for all matches from 11:00 (GMT+1) today until 11:00 (GMT+1) on Thursday 24 October at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com. Only Mastercard payments will be accepted during this priority window.