- Ticketmaster Sport has been chosen by World Rugby to deliver an enhanced digital ticketing experience for fans ahead of England 2025
- General sale ticket application phase opens 5 November offering fans the opportunity to apply for tickets for all matches
For the first time in tournament history, the showcase event will be hosted in eight different cities across the host nation, offering more fans the opportunity to experience world-class rugby closer to home, bringing communities together in an era-defining moment for women’s rugby.
As the Official Ticketing Service Provider, Ticketmaster is bringing its top-tier digital ticketing tech to make sure every fan has an easy and enjoyable experience. With its tried and tested white-label technology, used at major sporting events worldwide, Ticketmaster is making it easier than ever for fans to get their tickets, access venues, and enjoy the action.
Record-breaking pre-sales
Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 Managing Director Sarah Massey said: “Ticketmaster is playing a key role in World Rugby’s vision to grow the women’s game globally, by making the sport more accessible and more relevant to a wider audience.
“The public response to the tournament’s opening and finals matches presale has been incredible with over 65,000 tickets snapped up in September with more to be announced soon. It is a record for Women’s Rugby World Cup, clearly cementing the event as the must-see sporting event of 2025 in the UK.”
With the match schedule announced, fans can start planning. An application process for all matches – including a limited number of tickets for the final – will go live from 11:00 (GMT) on 5 November at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com, and it’s expected to be a hot ticket for sports and entertainment fans.
Diverse and accessible venues
England 2025 is set to be the biggest-ever women’s tournament, with 16 teams competing and the world’s best players showcasing their talent in Sunderland, Brighton, Bristol, Exeter, Northampton, Manchester, York, and London. With 95 per cent of the country within two hours of a match, it’s never been easier to catch the action. England will open their campaign with the first match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on 22 August, a spectacle not to miss.
Twickenham Stadium, with its 82,000-seat capacity, will host the bronze final and final on 27 September, where a new match attendance world record for women’s rugby is expected.
Chairman of Ticketmaster Sport Adam Newsam said: “Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 is going to transform the sport, both in the UK and around the world. We’re proud to help World Rugby set a new standard for fan experience, bring new audiences into the sport, and inspire the next generation of rugby players.”
For more information on ticketing and upcoming announcements about Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, visit rugbyworldcup.com/2025/newsletter.
