England is set to host a nationwide celebration for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, with fan zones unveiled in official host locations across the country. Running from 22 August to 27 September, and with more than 330,000 tickets already sold, the tournament will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women’s rugby ever staged.
The fan zones, which will be free to enter, will be open on match-days and at various times throughout the six-week tournament, offering fans, residents and visitors a chance to enjoy the atmosphere and take part in the biggest celebration of women’s rugby.
At the heart of the action will be Battersea Power Station, which has been unveiled as the official tournament fan zone in London, in partnership with Ocean Outdoor. Set against one of London’s most iconic backdrops, the riverside location will host a flagship fan experience from 13-27 September, featuring live match screenings, DJs, T1 Rugby open coaching sessions and community rugby initiatives, food and drink stalls, official tournament partner activations and more.
Sarah Massey, managing director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, said: “We’re incredibly excited to confirm the Fan Zones that will bring the tournament to life across England. Whether you are a lifelong rugby fan or discovering the sport for the first time, the Fan Zones will offer something for everyone. We want everyone to feel the energy of this tournament and to give fans, local communities and visitors the chance to engage, celebrate and be a part of this unmissable moment for women’s rugby.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “London is proud to stage the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which will be one of the highlights of the year. The official tournament fan zone at Battersea Power Station will be a spectacular festival of sport and culture that will give fans, Londoners and visitors the chance to be part of this incredible moment for women’s rugby. I have declared London the undisputed global capital for women’s sport in 2025 and the Women’s Rugby World Cup will be one of the premier major sporting events this year, creating a huge celebration of women’s sport across our city. We look forward to welcoming the world’s best women’s rugby teams to our capital as we work together to build a better London for everyone.”
Meanwhile, six of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025’s official host locations have started unveiling their fan zone plans. Spanning iconic city squares and scenic parks, each host location will add its own unique stamp to the fan experience.
- Sunderland will come alive from 21-23 August at Keel Square, with a fusion of local music, a match day fan march to the stadium as well as interactive digital activations and food and beverage options, coinciding with the city’s Music City event and Food Festival.
- Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens Fan Zone will celebrate its match weekends with a showcase of local rugby clubs, street food, and family fun, as part of MCR Live 25.
- Northampton will feature themed weekends at the Market Square starting 24 August, with live music, family zones, and interactive sport activities.
- In Bristol, the city’s iconic Amphitheatre will host community-focused entertainment such as a craft area, conversion corner and rugby ‘have-a-go’ zones on the quarter-final and semi-final weekends.
- Exeter’s Princesshay Shopping Centre will transform into a vibrant fan hub for the entire tournament, with branded screenings and daily activations from 22 August to 27 September, kicking off with live music ahead of the tournament’s opening ceremony.
- Brighton & Hove will open its Victoria Gardens Fan Zone from 4 to 7 September, showcasing sport and cultural activations including DJs, Face Painting, Bracelet Making and Sports demos and games ahead of weekend match screenings.
- While York will not host a city-centre fan zone, matchday activations and a fan plaza will be available at the stadium to enhance the in-venue experience.
For more information about Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 tickets, see tickets.rugbyworldcup.com