- 100 days to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 comes to Queensland
- 120,000 already tickets sold for Brisbane’s eight World Cup matches
- Additional tickets to all matches announced today
- Queensland’s eight matches are forecast to inject $30.5 million into visitor economy
In just 100 days the largest women’s sporting event in the world will land in Brisbane – a global showcase event featuring the game’s greatest female footballers.
To celebrate the milestone, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joined fans to announce extra tickets to all eight Queensland matches, including the Matildas game on 27 July.
Queenslanders are encouraged to join in the fun at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Unity Pitch, which has just landed in King George Square.
The Unity Pitch will be open to the public until Sunday, 16 April and will host come-and-try programs, football clinics, exhibition matches, and open-to-the-public participation sessions.
Queensland is proud to become the Base Camp for the Australia, Brazil, Republic of Ireland and Nigeria teams throughout the competition.
The Palaszczuk Government has invested $2.6 million to upgrade venues that will be used as FIFA Women’s World Cup training sites and base camps, including:
- Perry Park, Bowen Hills
- Spencer Park, Newmarket
- Lions Stadium, Richlands
- Goodwin Park, Yeronga
- Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex
- Beerwah Glasshouse Football Club.
Another $11 million has also been invested by the state to upgrade Suncorp Stadium specifically for the event.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will support more than 100 good jobs and generate $232 million for the Queensland economy through the Legacy ’23 program.
Quotes attributable to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:
“Hosting the Women’s World Cup puts Queensland on the global stage once again as we support some of the world’s best sport’s stars.
“As we count down to this exciting event, I urge sporting fans far and wide to grab a ticket and join in the fun.
“I’ve always said you can’t be what you can’t see, so this is a great opportunity for young women and girls who aspire to play the game now and in the future.”
Quotes attributable to FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Chief Operating Officer (AUS) Jane Fernandez:
“With 100 days to go until kick-off, we couldn’t be more excited to deliver the biggest and greatest ever FIFA Women’s World Cup across Australia and New Zealand in just a few months’ time.
“This is an event you simply do not want to miss out on – with tickets back on sale today (11 April), now is your chance to secure your seat and witness history in the making.”
Quotes attributable to Queensland’s Tourism, Innovation and Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe:
“Eight great matches will broadcast Queensland to hundreds of millions of viewers around the globe, while young local girls and boys enjoy the likes of Matildas captain Sam Kerr playing in our backyard.
“Hopefully even future Matildas and Socceroos will be among those watching from the stands.
“The Queensland Government strongly supports female participation in sport and active recreation from grassroots through to the biggest stage.”
Quotes attributable to Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci:
“Football Queensland is delighted to welcome the Unity Pitch to Brisbane this week as we mark the 100 Days to Go milestone for the FWWC 2023.
“Throughout the week we’ll have a number of our Football Queensland programs on display as we showcase our beautiful game in all its forms including MiniRoos, Walking Football and Powerchair Football.
“We encourage all members of our football community to get down to King George Square this week to get involved in the activity happening on the Unity Pitch as we count down to the arrival of the biggest global women’s sporting event and celebrate this exciting milestone on the road to the FWWC 2023.”
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“The month-long festival of football will be a boon for fans and local Brisbane businesses. We’re ready to welcome the world to our city for the largest FIFA Women’s World Cup in history.
“More than 40,000 out-of-state and international visitors will transform the city into a festival of football like no other, filling Brisbane Stadium, local hotels, restaurants and bars.
“With the spotlight on Brisbane in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this event is another opportunity to cement the city’s reputation as a sporting capital.”
