The 8 best places to watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in London

The countdown to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is nearly over. Things are kicking off this Friday (August 22) at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light when England’s Red Roses take on the USA’s Eagles – and with the Roses being the overwhelming favourites, we expect to be locked in for the next month. 

Thanks to Asahi’s Rugby Like Never Before campaign, more than 1,000 pubs across the UK (and dozens in London) have pledged to screen every match of the tournament, making it the most accessible women’s rugby tournament to date. On top of that, the final is on track to break records, with crowd of 82,000 expected to descend on Twickenham Stadium. That would make it the most attended women’s rugby match in history. 

Such an historic occasion shouldn’t be missed, especially because you’ll have to wait another four years before the next one. So, here’s our roundup of London’s greatest spots to watch the Red Roses scrum, tackle and try their through the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.  

The best places in London to watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

The Official Fan Zone at Battersea Power Station

Situated in the shadow of Battersea Power Station’s iconic 103-metre tall chimney towers, London’s official fan zone for the tournament will be up and running from the start of the knockout stages until the final. As well as a huge screen showing the matches on weekends, the space features a T1 tag rugby pitch which will play host to rugby taster sessions, activations and sports-themed entertainment on weekdays throughout the two-week run. 

The Asahi Open Arms 

This fan-focused pop-up pub is taking residency at The Queen’s Head in Shoreditch for the duration of the tournament. Besides live screenings of every game, it promises to host grassroots events, like Q&As and exclusive launches. Fan collective Set Piece Social will host watch parties with DJs, arcade machine games and T-shirt personalisation stations to amp up the atmosphere for England’s matches against the USA and Australia and for the semi-final and final.  

Summer Screens at Canary Wharf

Pack your England flag, acquire your tinnies and set up camp in Canada Square Park. Starting with England’s match against the USA on August 22, every game of the tournament up to September 6 will be broadcast on Canary Wharf’s huge outdoor screen. On England’s game days there’ll be complimentary face painting to take advantage of and, if you get peckish but can’t bear to take your eyes of the screen, you can simply order food to the park’s dedicated drop-off point. No need to miss a single second of the action. 

BOXPARK Croydon

With its giant screens, street food vendors and long tables, BOXPARK is a firmly established go-to for major sports screenings. In August and September, all of England’s group and knockout games are being shown at its Croydon venue. You can try your luck and walk-in on the day for free, or guarantee entry by booking online – an £8.30 ticket includes an alcoholic drink and the £11.52 ticket gets you a £10 food voucher to spend when you’re there. 

Young’s Pubs 

Young’s Pubs across the city will be decked out in big screens showing England’s games. The pub group is also offering a free round of crisp Asahi for all dining bookings of four to 10 people during each match. Its best venues for all your rugby needs include the Orange Tree in Richmond, the Leather Bottle in Earlsfield, the Northcote in Clapham Junction, the Nine Elms Tavern a short walk from Battersea Power Station and the Hope & Anchor in Brixton, which features no fewer than 24 screens and a huge projector in its sizeable beer garden. Our pick of the bunch? It has to be the Alexander Pope in Twickenham, the home of rugby.

Local rugby clubs 

If there’s anywhere you’re guaranteed a good time whilst watching the World Cup, it’s at London’s local rugby clubs – and England Rugby is encouraging RFCs across the nation to host their own watch parties for the women’s tournament. London Irish Amateur RFC is putting on screenings at its home in the Hazelwood Centre and Barnes RFC will have screenings at its clubhouse, preceded by a BBQ, casual touch games and fun training sessions for mums and young’uns. You can find out whether there’s anything going on at your nearest rugby club here. 

Rugby Rodeo Watch Party

Speaking of rugby clubs – Bromley RFC’s World Cup opener party is inviting rugger fans to swap southeast London for the Wild West as the tournament kicks off with England vs USA. Head down from opening at 6pm to ride the bucking bronco, enter sweepstakes for the first try scorer and final score and grab some raffle tickets for a chance to win a signed Red Roses jersey ahead of kick-off at 7.30pm. There’ll be an American food truck on hand serving up hotdogs to line your stomach, the pints will be flowing, and themed attire is very much encouraged. 

Twickenham Stadium

Watch parties are great fun and all, but nothing compares to being at a rugby match in person. The Women’s Rugby World Cup final and bronze final are both happening at London’s own Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, September 27. It’s nearly completely sold out, but at the time of writing there are still some tickets on sale from £95 each (they include both games). You can find them here. Alternatively, you could treat yourself to some fancy hospitality tickets with RWC Experiences. They start from £155 per person here. 

Find Time Out’s full list of London’s best rugby pubs here. 

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