Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 England
2025-08-22 - 2025-09-27 | England, United Kingdom
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.”
Pools
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.

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

Host cities and stadiums

Twickenham Stadium, London
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Amex Stadium, Brighton
Ashton Gate, Bristol
Sandy Park, Exeter
Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton
Salford Community Stadium, Manchester
York Community Stadium, York

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures
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

England vs USA, Sunderland

Saturday 23 August

Australia vs Samoa, Salford
Scotland vs Wales, Salford
Canada vs Fiji, York
France vs Italy, Exeter

Sunday 24 August

Ireland vs Japan, Northampton
South Africa vs Brazil, Northampton
New Zealand vs Spain, York

Saturday 30 August

Canada vs Wales, Salford
Scotland vs Fiji, Salford
England vs Samoa, Northampton
USA vs Australia, York

Sunday 31 August

Ireland vs Spain, Northampton
New Zealand vs Japan, Exeter
Italy vs South Africa, York
France vs Brazil, Exeter

Saturday 6 September

Canada vs Scotland, Exeter
USA vs Samoa, York
Wales vs Fiji, Exeter
England vs Australia, Brighton

Sunday 7 September

Japan vs Spain, York
Italy vs Brazil, Northampton
New Zealand vs Ireland, Brighton
France vs South Africa, Northampton

Saturday 13 September

Quarter-final 1: Winner Pool C vs Runner-up Pool D, Exeter
Quarter-final 2: Winner Pool B vs Runner-up Pool A, Bristol

Sunday 14 September

Quarter-final 3: Winner Pool D vs Runner-up Pool C, Exeter
Quarter-final 4: Winner Pool A vs Runner-up Pool B, Bristol

Friday 19 September

Semi-final 1: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2, Bristol, 7pm

Saturday 20 September

Semi-final 2: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4, Bristol

Saturday 27 September

Bronze final: Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2, London
Final: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2, London

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-21 | Japan National Stadium, 10-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 160-0013, Japan
The World Athletics Championships Tokyo promises to be one of the most anticipated global sporting events in 2025, with more than 2,000 athletes from 200 countries competing in the Japanese capital city. Scheduled to take place from 13-21 September 2025, this championship will be the 20th edition of the biennial event, and the first to be hosted in Tokyo since 1991.
Tokyo, a city renowned for its efficient infrastructure, rich history, and passion for sports, will once again be in the international spotlight following its successful hosting of the 2020 Summer Olympics. The Japan National Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue that served as the centrepiece for the Olympic Games, will once more be the stage where athletes push their limits in pursuit of gold medals and new world records.
The Tokyo 2025 Championships will feature a wide range of events including sprints, middle- and long-distance running, jumps, throws, and combined events. Standout stars like Armand Duplantis, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will likely vie for top honours, while new talent is sure to emerge on the global stage.
In addition to the thrilling competition, the World Championships provide an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of athletics, fostering a sense of global unity and showcasing Tokyo’s cultural vibrancy. Fans, both local and international, will enjoy a truly immersive experience, with the city’s extensive transport system making travel between the stadium, fan zones, and tourist attractions seamless.
See more at worldathletics.org

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Tennis: Laver Cup 2025 San Francisco
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA, 94158, United States
The Laver Cup is an annual men’s tennis team competition that brings together top players from Europe and the rest of the world for a thrilling three-day event. Founded in 2017, the tournament is named in honour of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, who won two calendar-year grand slams.
A unique blend of intense competition and camaraderie, the now-annual event is held in late September, after the US Open grand slam, alternating between cities in Europe and other parts of the world. In 2025, the Laver Cup will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, from 19-21 September.
The format features two teams: Team Europe and Team World. Each team consists of six players, including the top three ranked players from their respective regions and three captain’s picks. Tennis icons Björn Borg (Team Europe) and John McEnroe (Team World) have captained the teams since the event’s inception, adding a layer of historical rivalry and prestige to the competition. Following the 2024 event in Berlin, which Team Europe won 13-11, it was announced that Borg and McEnroe would be stepping down as captains. They will be replaced by Yannick Noah (Team Europe) and Andre Agassi (Team World).
The Laver Cup is played on indoor hard courts, with three singles and one doubles match per day. Each match victory earns points for the team, with the point value increasing each day (one point per win on Friday, two points on Saturday, and three on Sunday). The first team to reach 13 points out of a possible 24 is crowned the champion. In the event of a tie, a deciding match is played to determine the winner. This escalating point system creates high drama, making every match crucial to the overall outcome.
One of the tournament’s most exciting aspects is the doubles competition, often featuring unexpected pairings between top singles players, like when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal teamed up for Team Europe in the inaugural 2017 edition. With its fast-paced format, elite-level competition, and electrifying atmosphere, the Laver Cup has quickly become one of the most anticipated events on the tennis calendar.
For more information see:

Event: lavercup.com
Venue: chasecenter.com
Host city: sftravel.com
