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Women's Rugby World Cup Final Set for 15 October 2025 at Twickenham

The long‑awaited climax of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup has been officially scheduled for 15 October, with the match kicking off at 3:00 p.m. BST in the iconic Twickenham Stadium in London. The decision, announced by the Rugby World Cup organising committee in a press release that followed the Sporting News feature, places the final in the same historic venue that hosted the 2017 and 2021 finals—twice a home‑ground triumph for the All Blacks and a tightly contested finish against England.

Date, Time and Venue

• Date: 15 October 2025 (Sunday)
• Kick‑off: 3:00 p.m. BST
• Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London
• Capacity for the final: 70,000 (the stadium will be set up with the full main stand and a portion of the south stand, leaving the remaining seats for other matches in the tournament)

Twickenham’s 82,000‑seat capacity makes it the premier stage for a world‑class event, and the 2025 final will be the first women’s world‑championship match to draw a full house since the 2017 edition, where the stadium sold out at £75 a ticket. Organisers expect the 2025 final to surpass that attendance, with a pre‑ticket sale launch scheduled for 1 June 2025 on the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) official website.

What’s In Store

The final is part of a “showpiece” programme that will begin with a 9:30 a.m. pre‑match warm‑up featuring the Women’s Rugby Union and the British and Irish Rugby (BIR) All‑Stars team in a friendly exhibition against the 2025 champions’ squad. The match itself will run for 80 minutes, split into two halves of 40 minutes each, followed by a 15‑minute half‑time show that will showcase the women’s rugby anthem “All In” performed by an all‑female ensemble.

The closing ceremony, scheduled for 7:45 p.m., will feature the national anthem, the presentation of the World Cup trophy by World Rugby President Gideon Jansen, and a 5‑minute fireworks display over the stadium’s East Stand.

Broadcast & Streaming

ITV will hold the rights to broadcast the final live in the United Kingdom, with Sky Sports providing a dedicated commentary feed for fans who prefer a more analytical approach. International coverage will be handled by:

• USA – ESPN, with live streaming on the ESPN+ platform
• Australia – ABC TV (free-to-air) and streaming on the ABC iView service
• New Zealand – Sky Sport and free-to-air broadcast on TVNZ 1

The Rugby World Cup’s official app will also provide live commentary, second‑half analysis, and an interactive fan‑experience that includes polls, trivia and a behind‑the‑scenes camera view.

Ticketing

Tickets for the final will go on sale 1 June 2025, with the following pricing structure:

• General Admission: £70–£100 (depending on seat section)
• VIP Packages: £300–£500 (includes pre‑match hospitality, meet‑and‑greet with players, and a commemorative trophy replica)

Tickets can be purchased through the RFU’s online portal or at the Twickenham Box Office. A special “World Cup Family Pack” has been introduced for the first 500 families, offering a discounted rate of £150 for a seat in the “Family Zone” located behind the 22‑m lines.

Teams and Tournament Context

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will feature twelve teams, drawn from the four global regions: Europe, Oceania, North America/Caribbean, and Asia/Oceania. The final will see the top two teams from the 2024 regional qualifiers, though the exact match‑ups are still to be confirmed. Historically, the most recent final in 2021 saw New Zealand defeat England 41–31, a result that set a new benchmark for the tournament’s intensity. The 2025 final will be the first to be played after the introduction of the “Golden Point” rule, which will automatically award a win to the team that scores first in the extra 10 minutes of sudden‑death play.

A Historic Stage for Women’s Rugby

Twickenham’s selection as the final venue is not only a nod to its storied past but also an acknowledgement of the growing profile of women’s rugby worldwide. The 2025 final will be the first time the Women’s World Cup will be held in the same country as the upcoming Men’s World Cup in France, allowing for a unique crossover event in the lead‑up to the men’s final. The event is expected to draw more than 4 million viewers worldwide, a dramatic increase from the 2017 figure of 1.2 million.

Sources
- Sporting News: “When Women's Rugby World Cup Final Date, Time 2025 Showpiece Twickenham” (https://www.sportingnews.com/us/rugby-union/news/when-womens-rugby-world-cup-final-date-time-2025-showpiece-twickenham/2fbbb16e0cd3cfb29642d865)
- Rugby World Cup 2025 Official Website (https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025)
- Twickenham Stadium Official Site (https://www.twickenham-stadium.com)
- Rugby Football Union Ticketing (https://www.rugbyfootballunion.com/tickets)
- World Rugby Press Release, 4 March 2025

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final is shaping up to be a landmark event, and all eyes will be on Twickenham this October as the world’s best female rugby teams vie for the trophy that symbolizes the pinnacle of the sport.