It's official, women's sport is big. After generations of being marginalised, a whopping 17.4 million of us tuned in to watch the England Lionesses storm to victory in the 2022 Euros finals and in the last seven years, women's and girls' football teams have doubled in size - with figures like Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo celebrated as positive role models.

Now, London is set to be the undisputed global capital for women’s sport in 2025 - with some of the world’s biggest sporting events to be hosted in the capital next year.

The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final and bronze final will be held at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on September 27, with hopes the England women's rugby team - 'the Red Roses' - will triumph.

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It is set to have a world-record attendance for a one-day women's rugby event, with ticket applications currently closed due to overwhelming demand. However, fans will have a further chance to buy tickets here when the next ticket phase opens at 11am on Tuesday, February 25.

Earlier in the year, Twickenham will also play host to another of the biggest matches in the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Rugby as England face France on April 26, in a clash of the two highest ranked teams in the tournament.

Another major milestone for women’s sport next year will be the return of a women’s tennis tournament to the Queen’s Club for the first time in more than 50 years. The new Women’s WTA 500 event begins on June 9, with former British No.1 and Olympic Silver medallist Laura Robson appointed as Tournament Director.

In women's cricket, England play India in a T20 International at The Kia Oval on July 4, ahead of a One Day International (ODI) on July 19 at Lord’s. The first ever Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day will take place at The Kia Oval on 27 July while The Hundred competition is scheduled to take place across August, where London has two women’s teams - the Oval Invincibles (based at The Kia Oval) and London Spirit (based at Lord’s).

The summer will also see the return of world-class athletics to London Stadium as the 2025 London Athletics Meet is staged on July 19 as part of the Wanda Diamond League series. The 2024 event was a sell out for a second year in a row and featured international superstars including Dina Asher-Smith, Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Bol, with a world class line up expected again this year.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: "I'm so excited that London is set to be the undisputed global capital for women’s sport in 2025, with some of the world’s biggest events coming to our city next year. I am delighted that we will be playing host to the Women's Rugby World Cup, while we will also see the historic return of women’s tennis to the Queen’s Club. This is in addition to world class women’s cricket, football, netball, hockey, basketball and athletics in the capital.

"I would urge Londoners to take up the opportunity to attend some of these amazing events, cheering on our top athletes and sports women. Ensuring London hosts many of the world’s leading sporting events is an important part of our work building a better London for everyone."

Polling from YouGov found that 62 per cent of Londoners feel proud of living in London when major sporting events are hosted, with 72 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds feeling proud. More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of Londoners think that hosting major sporting events impacts positively on London’s economy.

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, Sarah Massey said: "With the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 set to capture hearts and headlines globally, the anticipation for the tournament is reaching new heights. We've seen unprecedented demand for tickets across the tournament and with the iconic Twickenham Stadium hosting the final, fans can expect an unmissable experience and an incredible celebration of women's rugby on its biggest stage."

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