What is the España Mater Series Festival
The España Mater Series Festival is a women’s rugby tournament for players over 35 who continue to enjoy the sport. In 2026, it arrives in Valencia for a full day of competition on Saturday 14 November. The event, also known as the Mater Tournament, takes place at the Campo Municipal de Rugby in Tramo V of the Jardín del Turia, a pitch the host club calls Campo del Río.
According to the Spanish Rugby Federation, the España Mater Series has become a benchmark competition for veteran players and a key date in the national rugby calendar, reflecting the growth of women’s rugby and lifelong sports participation.
Who organises it
CAU Rugby València hosts the España Mater Series Festival in the city, as part of the official tournament circuit of the Spanish Rugby Federation and the Valencian Rugby Federation. The club previously hosted the 2024 edition of the Mater Series and this year participates with its social women’s team, the maCAUmis.
What to expect from the competition
The Valencia Mater Tournament spans the entire day on 14 November. Throughout the event, participants compete in matches adapted to the tournament’s format, as outlined by the Spanish Rugby Federation. The organisers frame it as a day of rugby, camaraderie, and effort among players from different clubs.
More sports events in Valencia Venue: Campo Municipal de Rugby, Tramo V del Jardín del Turia
