- Free entry to Perth Rectangular Stadium and FIFA Fan Festival in Forrest Place
- Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match to be screened at both venues from 5pm
- Countdown is on for tonight’s match when Matildas play England
With unprecedented demand expected at the FIFA Fan Festival in Forrest Place, FIFA Women’s World Cup host venue Perth Rectangular Stadium will welcome football fans again for the screening of the Matildas’ historic semi-final match against England.
The traditional rivals will play tonight, Wednesday 16 August at 6.00pm local time.
Fans can watch the match on the two new super screens, installed as part of the $40 million venue upgrades for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Fans are invited to bring blankets and sit on the very pitch that the Matildas will play on when they compete in the Olympic Qualifiers in October or take a seat in the grandstands.
Gates 1 and 4 will be open from 5pm, one hour before kick-off. Entry is free and tickets are not required, with fans encouraged to arrive early to secure the best positions.
Event details:
- Wednesday 16 August
- Gates open at 5pm
- Kick-off at 6pm
- Free entry
- No tickets or allocated seating
- Food and drink outlets will be open
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
“The FIFA Fan Festival in Forrest Place has been going off, and we are opening up WA’s own World Cup host venue tonight to ensure fans have the best local seats to watch the Matildas and hometown hero Sam Kerr in their World Cup semi-final.
“Bring a picnic blanket to sit on WA’s World Cup pitch or take up a seat in one of the grandstands to share in another history-making night of women’s football.
“The Matildas are an incredible team and I look forward to welcoming them to Western Australia in October for three Olympic Qualifier matches, in which they’ll fight to secure their ticket to Paris 2024.”
Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
“Over 85,000 fans packed Perth Rectangular Stadium for five spectacular matches for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and now local Matildas fans will have the opportunity to cheer on their team at Perth’s premier football stadium.
“Thousands of fans gathering at Perth Rectangular Stadium will re-capture the excitement experienced during the tournament.
“This is the first time any Australian team has reached the semi-finals in a World Cup and I encourage all supporters to unite at Perth Rectangular Stadium in a sea of green and gold.”
Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
“The past month has been historic for our State and country, and it’s so exciting to see our Matildas and our very own Sam Kerr in action in a World Cup semi-final.
“The FIFA Fan Festival site in Forrest Place has become an incredible football hub over the past month and we’ve seen great crowds and atmosphere throughout the tournament.
“The Matildas’ World Cup success has captivated and united the nation. What better way to keep that going than to head along to the FIFA Fan Festival or Perth Rectangular Stadium tonight to cheer them on as they make history.”
