The world’s best are in action at 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
The world’s best are in action at 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Matches will stream live on Paramount+, with some due to air on linear channels as well.
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is about to begin! Coverage of the event starts on Friday, Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET, with all matches airing live on Paramount+, and some headed to CBS and CBS Sports Network. It’s the tenth edition of the quadrennial world championship of women’s rugby, and while there are ways to watch matches on traditional TV, our best recommendation for seeing every fixture is with a subscription to Paramount+.
How to watch 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
- When: Starting Friday, Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Paramount+.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
What is the schedule of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup matches?
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22 | 2:30 p.m. | England vs. USA Eagles | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Aug. 23 | 7 a.m. | Australia vs. Samoa | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Aug. 23 | 9:45 a.m. | Scotland vs. Wales | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Aug. 23 | 12:30 p.m. | Canada vs. Fiji | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 23 | 3:15 p.m. | France vs. Italy | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 24 | 7 a.m. | Ireland vs. Japan | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 24 | 9:45 a.m. | South Africa vs. Brazil | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 24 | 12:30 p.m. | New Zealand vs. Spain | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 30 | 7 a.m. | Canada vs. Wales | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 30 | 9:45 a.m. | Scotland vs. Fiji | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Aug. 30 | 12 noon | England vs. Samoa | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 30 | 2:30 p.m. | USA Eagles vs. Australia | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 31 | 7 a.m. | Ireland vs. Spain | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 31 | 9 a.m. | New Zealand vs. Japan | Paramount+ |
| Aug. 31 | 10:30 a.m. | Italy vs. South Africa | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Aug. 31 | 11:45 a.m. | France vs. Brazil | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 6 | 7 a.m. | Canada vs. Scotland | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Sept. 6 | 8:30 a.m. | USA Eagles vs. Samoa | CBS (1 p.m. tape delay), Paramount+ |
| Sept. 6 | 9:45 a.m. | Wales vs. Fiji | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 6 | 12 noon | England vs. Australia | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 7 | 7 a.m. | Japan vs. Spain | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 7 | 9 a.m. | Italy vs. Brazil | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 7 | 9:45 a.m. | New Zealand vs. Ireland | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 7 | 11:45 a.m. | France vs. South Africa | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 13 | 8 a.m. | Winner Pool C vs. Runner-Up Pool D | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Sept. 13 | 11 a.m. | Winner Pool B vs. Runner-Up Pool A | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 14 | 8 a.m. | Winner Pool D vs. Runner-Up Pool C | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 14 | 11 a.m. | Winner Pool A vs. Runner-Up Pool B | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | Winner QF 1 vs. Winner QF 2 | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Sept. 20 | 10:30 a.m. | Winner QF 3 vs. Winner QF 4 | Paramount+ |
| Sept. 27 | 7:30 a.m. | Bronze Final | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Sept. 27 | 11 a.m. | Final | Paramount+ |
Why do we recommend watching the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup on Paramount+?
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will have some matches on CBS Sports Network, and one will be available on CBS as a tape delay as well. However, the best way to watch every match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup live is with a subscription to Paramount+.
Paramount+ will carry each fixture live, so you can ensure access to each one. The price of the service is also compelling; Paramount+ starts at just $8 per month for ad-supported service, or $13 if you want to go ad-free. You’ll be able to use your subscription to watch the Paramount+ library, stream NFL games and other live sports, and more.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
Can you watch the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup for free?
Not the whole tournament, but at least the first week! Paramount+ comes with a seven-day free trial for all new subscribers, which you can use to watch matches from the Women’s Rugby World Cup and everything else on the streamer.
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About 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will feature 16 teams, an increase from the previous 12. The tournament will take place in England, with the final set to be held at the 82,000-seat Twickenham Stadium. It’s the fourth Rugby World Cup to be hosted in Great Britain.
The tournament will feature teams from all over the world. Competitors will include Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, the United States, and Wales. Everyone is gunning for host team England, which is currently ranked No. 1 in World Rugby standings.
How to watch 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup from anywhere
If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to Paramount+ in order to stream the World Cup with a VPN.
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