Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby Team brings the second and final stop of The Rugby Rematch Tour, presented by Canadian Tire, to TD Place in the nation\u2019s capital on Friday, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n
April 28, 2026 (Ottawa, ON)\u00a0\u2014 Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby Team brings the second and final stop of The Rugby Rematch Tour, presented by Canadian Tire, to TD Place in the nation\u2019s capital on Friday, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n
The last time Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby Team played in Ottawa, the squad was playing their final match before they went across the pond for the 2025 Rugby World Cup. The match on August 1, 2025, set an attendance record for a standalone women\u2019s rugby match in North America, with 11,453 fans.<\/a><\/p>\n Strong Demand Drives Phased Ticket Release Strategy<\/p>\n In response to significant early interest, tickets will be released through a structured, phased process designed to provide fans with a more streamlined and personal purchasing experience.<\/p>\n Fans are encouraged to register their interest via RugbyRematchTour.ca<\/a> and indicate their preferred ticket options in advance. Registered fans will be contacted in stages and provided with dedicated purchase windows as inventory becomes available.<\/p>\n The Rugby Rematch Tour, presented by Canadian Tire is part of the WXV Global Series<\/a>. Designed by World Rugby to harness the growth of women\u2019s rugby across the world, the WXV competition creates certainty of fixtures, deepens international rivalries and lays a clear competitive pathway towards Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup 2029.<\/p>\n \u201cReturning to Ottawa is incredibly meaningful for Rugby Canada. The last time we played here, the energy from over 11,000 fans created a truly special moment for our players as they prepared for the Rugby World Cup. That kind of support doesn\u2019t just fill a stadium\u2014it fuels performance,\u201d said Nathan Bombrys, CEO of Rugby Canada. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to come back to a city that showed up for us in such a historic way, and we\u2019re confident the Ottawa crowd will once again give our team the home field advantage we need for what promises to be a fiercely competitive match. Thank you to the City of Ottawa and Canadian Tire for their support in bringing international rugby back to the city.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt was incredible to see so many Canadians rally behind us during last year\u2019s World Cup,\u201d said K\u00e9vin Rouet, Head Coach of Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby Team. \u201cThere is always something special about playing at home in front of our friends and family. We\u2019re thrilled to face England and to give our supporters the chance to pack the stadium in Ottawa.\u201d<\/p>\n While Mayor Mark Sutcliffe added \u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby Team back to Ottawa for what promises to be another incredible night at TD Place. Last year, our city showed up in a big way and set a new standard for women\u2019s sport in North America. This match is a chance to build on that momentum, bring our community together, and support some of the best athletes in the world. Ottawa is proud to be a place where women\u2019s sport can thrive, and I know fans will once again create an unforgettable atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n With the launch of The Rugby Rematch Tour this fall, Rugby Canada\u2019s partnership with Canadian Tire Corporation underscores a shared commitment to elevating high-performance women\u2019s sport across the country.<\/p>\n Rugby Canada and Rugby Ontario are collaborating to deliver a schedule of community events in the Ottawa area leading up to October 23 match that are designed to create positive community impact.<\/p>\n \u201cOttawa has proven to be a great host and venue for International Rugby, and this October will demonstrate that once again as the world ranked #3 Canada Women\u2019s Rugby Team host the current world champion England Red Roses,\u201d said Marius Felix, Board Chair of Rugby Ontario. \u201cThe match will provide fans with the opportunity to watch two of rugby’s finest sides in a jam-packed TD Place Stadium, in a rematch of last year\u2019s World Cup final. This will undoubtedly be a wonderful event to support our exceptional Canadian team in our capital city.\u201d<\/p>\n Rugby Canada would like to thank Ottawa Tourism, the City of Ottawa, the Ministry of Sport through the Province of Ontario, the Ontario Sport Hosting Program, and Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group for their support in bringing international rugby back to the Nation\u2019s Capital.<\/p>\n Canada\u2019s WXV pre-tournament camp squad will be announced in August. All matches in The Rugby Rematch Tour, presented by Canadian Tire and Canada\u2019s three September WXV European fixtures will be televised live by TSN.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Further details, including TSN broadcast specifics and media accreditation applications will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n TICKETS Seating Options Designed to Fit Every Experience and Budget<\/p>\n
Register your interest here.<\/a><\/p>\n THE RUGBY REMATCH TOUR, PRESENTED BY CANADIAN TIRE SCHEDULE Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby Team vs England SUPPORT RUGBY CANADA Through this campaign, Canadians are invited to invest in that meaning \u2014 by supporting Rugby Canada\u2019s high-performance programs, player development pathways, and grassroots growth across the country. Donations directed through the Earned Not Given<\/a> campaign will fund Canada\u2019s National Rugby Teams\u2019 high-performance programs, travel for international competition, coaching, recovery resources, and grassroots initiatives.<\/p>\n
Tickets will be released in phases to ensure a streamlined and more personal purchasing experience. Fans are encouraged to register their interest and select preferred ticket options. Registered fans will be invited in stages to buy their tickets and provided with dedicated purchase windows as inventory becomes available.<\/p>\n
\nCaptains Club (from $90), Suite-level seating with VIP hospitality and drink passes.
\nClub \/ Loge \u2014 (from $72.50), Elevated seating with exclusive bar access.
\nFieldside Box \u2014 (from $67.50), Get closer to the action with pitchside seating.
\nGold \u2014 (from $60), Centre field seating with top views.
\nSilver \u2014 (from $50), Reserved seating just off centre.
\nBronze \u2014 (from $42.50), Strong value reserved seating.
\nGA \u2014 (from $34.51), End zone seating at the most accessible price point.
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Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s Rugby Team vs England
Friday October 16, 2026
4:00pm PT \/ 7:00pm ET
BMO Field, Toronto<\/p>\n
Friday October 23, 2026
4:00pm PT \/ 7:00pm ET
TD Place, Ottawa<\/p>\n
Earned Not Given<\/a> is a national campaign designed to shine a light on what Canadians don\u2019t always see \u2013 Canada\u2019s National Team players working full-time jobs, balancing education, constant fundraising, and training without the spotlight.<\/p>\n