Women's Rugby World Cup Fan Zone to take over Bristol Ampitheatre

With just one month to go until the highly anticipated Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, England is set to host a nationwide celebration, unveiling Fan Zones in official host locations across the country to welcome fans from around the globe.

he 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.

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, Sarah Massey, 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.”

Image: Bristol Fan Zone

Meanwhile, six of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025’s official host locations – Sunderland, Manchester, Northampton, Bristol, Exeter, Brighton & Hove and York – 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.

In Bristol, the city’s iconic Amphitheatre will host community-focused entertainment such as a craft area, conversation corner and rugby ‘have-a-go’ zones on the quarter-final and semi-final weekends.

More details and full schedules for each fan zone will be available on the official tournament website.

Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women’s rugby ever staged.

With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via tickets.rugbyworldcup.com.