Vancouver, BC hosts the top six women’s rugby teams in the world this fall, with tickets for the second annual WXV 1 going on sale on Thursday, July 25 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.

Tickets will be available for purchase at rugby.ca. 

A total of nine matches featuring Canada, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States will be played over three consecutive weekends in September and October, with the 2025 Rugby World Cup on the horizon. 

WXV 1, an elite international competition launched in 2023 and designed to accelerate the growth of women’s rugby around the world, will open with a triple header on Sunday September 29 at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium. Although no stranger to international rugby, this will mark the first time that BC Place has hosted an international women’s fixture. The USA, which played in WXV 2 last year, qualified for WXV 1 with May's comeback win over Australia.

The Eagles will open up the action on September 29 with their match vs England. That will be followed by Canada vs France and then New Zealand vs Ireland.

Competition will then move to Willoughby Stadium at Langley Events Centre for the second weekend. The tournament will conclude on Saturday October 12 at BC Place.

“We have some amazing rugby to look forward to in Vancouver this fall, with three exciting weekends featuring the world’s best teams and players as they build towards the 2025 Rugby World Cup, including our own Canadian national team," said Nathan Bombrys, CEO of Rugby Canada. "In addition to the matches, our Canadian women will be connecting with the local rugby community throughout the period, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of rugby players.  We are grateful for the support of World Rugby, the Province of British Columbia, and Sport Hosting Vancouver in bringing this pinnacle event to Vancouver. We know that the people of Vancouver and supporters from across Canada will come out in full force, making this a memorable, world-class rugby experience for fans and players alike.”

“We're thrilled to welcome the WXV 1 women’s rugby tournament to Vancouver this fall," added Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver. "This event not only showcases high-level competition with some of the world's best female rugby players but also plays a crucial role in promoting women's sports and inspiring future generations. Vancouver is proud to host these incredible athletes, and we're ready to cheer them on and make this tournament an unforgettable experience!”