Darwin Waterfront will be awash in green and gold tomorrow night with the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final between Australia’s Matildas and England’s Lionesses to be played live on the big screen.
Everyone’s invited to pack a picnic blanket and get to Darwin Waterfront from 6pm for kick off at 7:30 pm across multiple screens.
Crowds of up to 3,000 people are expected to show their support for the Matildas at the live site with football fun and games for the little ones that will ensure a great family night out.
People in Central Australia can also get involved with live sites in Alice Springs at Ross Park Soccer Oval in East Side NT from 6:30 pm to 10pm and at the Scorpions FC Gillen Club on Miller Street.
Alice Springs community will have pre-game entertainment with a barbecue and activities for kids available to enjoy before the game.
Iconic landmarks across Darwin’s CBD will light up in the green and gold with the Darwin Convention Centre and Parliament House all showing their support of our Australian heroes in their first FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final.
The Darwin Festival is also getting in on the historic celebrations with opportunities for people to watch the match from festival venues around Darwin.
The event is a partnership between the Northern Territory Government, Football NT and Darwin Waterfront Corporation.
Quotes attributable to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:
“We know Territorians love their soccer and everyone will be glued to their seats for tomorrow’s semi-final.
“It is wonderful to see everyone getting swept up in this magical ride the Matildas have given all Australians this FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“The Darwin Waterfront is a spectacular location for families to gather as one and celebrate what will no doubt be an exhilarating match against old rivals England.”
Quotes attributable for Football NT CEO Bruce Stalder:
“We’re so excited to share this once-in-a-generation opportunity to inspire our girls to be the next Sam Kerr.
“We’re seeing a clear shift in Australia to embrace football, and we want the NT to be a part of it! This is a defining moment in Australian football and in Australian sporting culture.
“We know that grassroots football will grow as a result of the success of the mighty Matildas in what the President of FIFA has called “the greatest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup” and I encourage everyone to head to a live site and share in the Matilda’s magic.”
Northern Territory Government
