Where to watch the Rugby World Cup in London

If you didn't get picked to play at this year's Rugby World Cup (we think we missed out by a whisker) you'll have to watch the big games on the telly like everyone else... take a look at the venues below, they're guaranteed to have a bit of atmosphere.
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Richmond upon Thames Fanzone
Old Deer Park, Richmond
All match days
Free
In addition to watching all of the Rugby World Cup 2015 matches being played each day on a big screen, each introduced by a surprise presenter, there will be music, rides and some fun interactive activities. There will also be rugby themed activities to encourage and enable everyone to ‘have a go’ at from rugby bungee to testing your passing skills. The Fanzone will have bars and an interesting mix of cultural food offerings to sustain you throughout the day.

Rugby World Cup Fanzone
Trafalgar Square
23 - 25 & 30 -31 October
Free
For five days in October Trafalgar Square will be turned into a rugby fans paradise with a range of rugby-themed activities. There will be food available inspired by the participating nations and a full range of music and entertainment on the main stage and a mini-pitch in the middle of the Square for all kinds of rugby coaching & activity.

Newham Fanzone
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
All match days
Free, but restricted to ticket holders only on stadium match days
With a big screen showing live Rugby World Cup 2015 matches as well as opportunities for fans to engage in rugby activities, the Newham Fanzone is the ideal location to enjoy the games. In addition to all this, there will also be live performances from a variety of talented musicians and a wide range of food and drink stalls.

Wembley Park Fanzone
20 & 27 September
Match day ticket holders only
The Fanzone will be screening fully both of the matches that take place prior to the fixture at the stadium. In addition to watching the action on the big screen, the Wembley Park Fanzone offers a fully immersive experience including the opportunity to try your hand at a range of rugby challenges such as scrum machines, passing and tackle challenges. Fans can also get ready for the game with the opportunity to become dressed up as a superfan, get up close to the Webb Ellis Cup as well as getting involved in a range of cultural activities from the countries involved in the tournament such a Haka demonstrations and Irish dancing.


You can also watch the matches in the following bars:

The Social Bar
Jetlag Bar
Gigalum

And if that's not enough, see all the other places to watch the big matches as well as a host of other rugby-themed events and goings-on

Published Sep 21, 2015