WER Inaugural Season: Schedule, How to Watch, Rosters & Results

Where to Watch: The Stadiums Set to Host WER’s First Season

WER has intentionally selected intimate, fan-friendly venues that bring supporters closer to the action while providing players with top-tier rugby facilities.

• Bay Breakers – Grape Bowl Stadium (Lodi, CA): A 5,000-seat venue known for its deep ties to the community and rich sports history.
• Boston Banshees – Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Stadium (Quincy, MA) & Tidewater Stadium (Pawtucket, RI): The Banshees will play at two locations, including the home of MLR’s New England Free Jacks and a brand-new 10,500-seat soccer venue in Rhode Island.
• Chicago Tempest – Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium (Evanston, IL): Located in the heart of Northwestern University’s athletic campus, this 5,000-seat stadium offers lakeside views and an electric match day experience.
• Denver Onyx – Infinity Park (Glendale, CO): A rugby-specific stadium that has hosted WPL and MLR teams, with a natural grass pitch built to international standards.
• New York Exiles – Memorial Field (Mount Vernon, NY): A revitalized 4,000-5,000 seat stadium just outside the Bronx, designed for multi-sport use and accessibility.
• TC Gemini – TCO Stadium (Eagan, MN): Connected to the Minnesota Vikings’ headquarters, this 7,000-seat stadium offers state-of-the-art facilities and a turf field built for all-weather play.

When It All Begins: The 2025 WER Season Schedule

The first-ever WER match will take place Saturday, March 22, with the New York Exiles hosting the Boston Banshees at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, NY, kicking off at 4:00 PM ET.

WER’s regular season runs from March 22 to June 14, with matches scheduled Friday through Sunday each week.

The Players Taking the Field: 2025 Rosters

Along with the schedule release, WER has officially confirmed rosters for all six teams. The league’s 180 athletes come from elite college programs, top club teams, the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and international competition.

Each team has named a Foundational Five (F5)—players who will serve as leaders on and off the field. These athletes bring experience from the USA Eagles, international squads, and professional leagues as they help shape the identity of their teams.

Since WER has not provided details on players’ previous clubs and international experience, we’ve done the work to track it down and are sharing it below. Our research covers everything from college and club affiliations to international caps—but if we got something wrong, let us know! We’re happy to update and make sure these players get the recognition they deserve.

League Format and Structure

The 2025 WER season features six teams, each playing 10 regular season matches with five at home and five away, plus three bye weeks built into the calendar. The league uses a points system designed to reward both performance and competitive spirit:

Points System

• 4 points for a win
• 0 points for a loss
• +1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries
• +1 bonus point for losing by seven or fewer
• +1 bonus point for a Golden Point loss within four points

Standings Tie-Breakers

If teams are tied in the standings, the following criteria will be used:

• Head-to-head win-loss record
• Most bonus points earned
• Most away wins
• Coin toss

For matches that end in a draw, WER has a clear overtime process. After a five-minute break, teams enter a 10-minute Golden Point period where the first team to score wins. If no one scores, the match is decided by a kicking competition, rotating through players on the field from three designated spots, continuing until one team comes out on top.

Get Ready for WER 2025

As the first full-season, professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., WER is setting the stage for something special. The venues are set, the schedule is locked in, and the rosters are stacked and now, it’s time to play.

March 22 is just around the corner—who will make history in WER’s first season?