The event will take place at North Park along the riverside area of Battersea Power Station. Details about transport to the event can be found here.
The Champions Party, hosted by Katy Daley-Mclean and Topsy Ojo, will be broadcast on BBC1 from 3pm and England Rugby’s YouTube channel. The event is free to attend and those joining will be able to listen to live music before welcoming the Red Roses, experiencing the trophy lift and interacting with the players as they walk through the crowd.
Event hosts, England Rugby, would like to thank UK Government, The National Lottery and O2 for their support in staging this celebration event.
Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO said: “We are so proud of our world champion Red Roses for their historic win in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final. To achieve this in England and at Allianz Stadium, the home of England Rugby, makes this victory even more rewarding. Our congratulations go to entire playing squad and management team on this monumental achievement.
“We can’t thank fans, across the country, enough for their support of the Red Roses during the tournament – it’s been phenomenal.
“The Champions Party not only gives the nation the chance to pay tribute to the team, whether in person, online or on television, but also to be part of a huge moment in sporting history.”
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, said: “The Red Roses’ World Cup incredible victory on home soil has filled our nation with pride. They have showcased incredible talent, relentless determination and inspirational teamwork to become an unstoppable force.
“We are thrilled to support the public celebration of this momentous achievement, giving fans across the country the opportunity to honour these exceptional athletes who have inspired the country during this tournament. But this must be just the beginning. Together with the RFU, we are investing millions of pounds in the Impact ’25 programme, ensuring more women and girls than ever before have the chance to give rugby a try at their local clubs.
“Women’s sport is going from strength to strength and we are determined that it continues to thrive, from grassroots to elite level.”
Andria Vidler, Chief Executive of Allwyn operator of The National Lottery, said: “What an inspiring performance from the Red Roses and a fitting climax to the most amazing summer for women’s sport. Through playing The National Lottery the public have been backing women’s rugby and the Red Roses for over 20 years and it’s all because of them that over £6b has been raised for grassroots sport. Therefore, we are delighted to be able to support this historic event so the public get another chance to celebrate alongside their World Champions.”
Event-goers are advised to use public transport due to limited on-site parking, allow extra time and check their travel at tfl.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk.
Champions Party
Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8DD (North Park on the riverside of the power station)
Event timings:
- 14:00 – event begins with DJ and host entertainment.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – the Red Roses arrive at Battersea Power Station with a series of celebration moments, interviews and spotlight moments, as well as the trophy lift. This will be live on BBC1.
- 15:30 – 16:00 – Red Roses walk through the crowd to meet with fans.
- 16:00 – players depart with DJ continuing to entertain the crowd.
- 16:30 event ends.
To keep the festivities going, from Friday 3-Monday 6 October, clubs across the country will be taking part RugbyFest a nationwide grassroots celebration that encourages people to get down to their local club and get involved in rugby.
The entire Red Roses world cup winning squad will be out and about around the county at clubs that are hosting RugbyFest, continuing to inspire and encourage people into our sport.
RugbyFest is part of Impact ’25, the tournament’s legacy programme that is funded by Government and supported by The National Lottery. Anyone wanting to find a club taking part should check out www.findrugby.com.
