Major League Rugby is bringing its 2025 Championship to Pawtucket. The big game will be held at the new Centreville Bank Stadium on June 28, 2025, at 2 p.m.
This match will pit the champions of the Eastern and Western conferences against each other in the final showdown of the league’s Quest for the Shield. The 10,500-seat Centreville Bank Stadium will host this exciting event.
MLR Commissioner Nic Benson is enthusiastic about the choice;
“It’s another season of growth and opportunity for Major League Rugby, and we’re thrilled to bring that energy and excitement to one of the best new sports venues in the U.S.,” said Nic Benson. “The team in Rhode Island has built a remarkable stadium that is going to host some incredible events in the coming years, and we’re excited that the MLR Championship will be the first major sporting event to take the field at Centreville Bank Stadium. We can’t wait to host die-hard rugby fans and welcome in sports fans from across New England to what promises to be another thrilling MLR Championship.”
Before the championship, teams will play a 16-match regular season. The top four teams from each conference will then enter a single-elimination playoff tournament starting June 14. Fans can catch all the playoff action, including the championship, on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Brett M. Johnson, who founded Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium, sees this as a big win.
“One of the founding visions behind building Centreville Bank Stadium was to bring world-class events to Rhode Island—sports and entertainment that unite communities, energize fans, and showcase our state on a national stage,” said Johnson. “Hosting the Major League Rugby Championship is a powerful validation of our vision, of the world-class quality of our stadium and of our commitment to Rhode Island.”
More information about tickets and other details for the 2025 MLR Championship will be available soon. To stay in the loop, fans can sign up at MajorLeague.Rugby or follow @USMLR on social media.
