Stadium Guide: 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is underway and Austadiums takes a look at every stadium across Australia and New Zealand being used for the tournament.
10 stadiums are being used - six in Australia and four in New Zealand. Venues with commercial names will be known by their non-commercial name for the tournament, while every stadium will have reduced capacity due to media requirements.
See the list of stadiums below, including capacity and fixture list, plus a list of every training venue for each of the 32 countries.
AUSTRALIAN STADIUMS
Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium) – Sydney
Tournament Capacity: 75,784
Stadium Australia was the centrepiece of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, also hosting the final of the men’s Olympic football tournament, attracting an Australian record of 104,098 spectators for a football match. It was the scene of Australia’s 2005 qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, subsequent World Cup Qualification matches for the 2010, 2014 and 2018 tournaments, and Australia’s victory in the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 final.
FIXTURE LIST
Australia v Republic of Ireland
Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Round of 16 – Winner of Group B v Runners up of Group D – Match 54
Date: Monday, August 7
Time: 8:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Quarter Final – Winner of Match 55 v Winner of Match 56 – Match 60
Date: Saturday, August 12
Time: 8:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Semi Final – Winner of Match 59 v Winner of Match 60
Date: Wednesday, August 16
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Final – Winner of Semi Final v Winner of Semi Final
Date: Sunday, August 20
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Sydney Football Stadium (Allianz Stadium) – Sydney
Tournament Capacity: 40,583
The new Sydney Football Stadium opened in 2022 and is the newest venue being used for the FIFA Women's World Cup. The world-class rectangular stadium is home to A-League club Sydney FC.
FIXTURE LIST
France v Jamaica
Date: Sunday, July 23
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Colombia v South Korea
Date: Tuesday, July 25
Time: 12 PM (AEST)
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Broadcast: Optus Sport
England v Denmark
Date: Friday, July 28
Time: 6:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Germany v Colombia
Date: Sunday, July 30
Time: 7:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Panama v France
Date: Wednesday, August 2
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Round of 16 – Winner of Group E v Runners up of Group G – Match 51
Date: Sunday, August 6
Time: 12 PM (AEST)
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (AAMI Park) – Melbourne
Tournament Capacity: 27,706
Opened in 2010, AAMI Park is a dedicated rectangular sports stadium shared by Victoria’s professional football, Rugby League and Rugby Union teams. The stadium’s cutting-edge bio-frame design and geodesic dome roof provides maximum comfort and enjoyment for players and spectators. Located within walking distance of Melbourne’s city centre, the stadium hosted both group stage and knockout matches in the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 and is the home venue of Melbourne's A-League clubs.
FIXTURE LIST
Nigeria v Canada
Date: Friday, July 21
Time: 12:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Germany v Morocco
Date: Monday, July 24
Time: 6:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Canada v Australia
Date: Monday, July 31
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Jamaica v Brazil
Date: Wednesday, August 2
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Round of 16 – Winner of Group G v Runners up of Group E – Match 52
Date: Sunday, August 6
Time: 7 PM (AEST)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Round of 16 – Winner of Group H v Runners up of Group F – Match 55
Date: Tuesday, August 8
Time: 6 PM (AEST)
Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Brisbane Stadium (Suncorp Stadium) – Brisbane
Tournament Capacity: 46,851
Located in the inner-city Brisbane suburb of Milton, Suncorp Stadium is widely regarded as one of the best rectangular stadiums in Australia. Since its major redevelopment in 2003, the stadium is the premier Queensland venue for football, Rugby Union and Rugby League. It has been a match venue for several major international events including the Rugby World Cup 2003, the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 and the final of the Rugby League World Cup in 2008 and 2017.
FIXTURE LIST
England v Haiti
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 7:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Australia v Nigeria
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
France v Brazil
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Republic of Ireland v Nigeria
Date: Monday, July 31
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Optus Sport
South Korea v Germany
Date: Thursday, August 3
Time: 8 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Round of 16 – Winner of Group D v Runners up of Group B – Match 53
Date: Monday, August 7
Time: 5:30 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Quarter Final – Winner of Match 53 v Winner of Match 55 – Match 59
Date: Saturday, August 12
Time: 5 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Third place playoff- Loser of Semi Final v Loser of Semi Final
Date: Saturday, August 19
Time: 6 PM (AEST)
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Perth Rectangular Stadium (HBF Park) – Perth
Tournament Capacity: 18,727
Located close to Perth’s city centre, HBF Park is the state’s premier dedicated rectangular stadium and the home of Perth Glory. The stadium has hosted major Socceroos and Matildas matches, including 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and international matches in both Rugby League and Rugby Union. Temporary seats will boost the venue’s capacity.
FIXTURE LIST
Denmark v China
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 10 PM (AEST), 8 PM (local)
Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Canada v Republic of Ireland
Date: Wednesday, July 26
Time: 10 PM (AEST), 8 PM (local)
Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Panama v Jamaica
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 10:30 PM (AEST), 8:30 PM (local)
Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Haiti v Denmark
Date: Tuesday, August 1
Time: 9 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Morocco v Colombia
Date: Thursday, August 3
Time: 8 PM (AEST), 6 PM (local)
Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Hindmarsh Stadium (Coopers Stadium) – Adelaide
Tournament Capacity: 13,327
Located in the inner-city Adelaide suburb of Hindmarsh, this purpose-built football stadium was redeveloped for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, hosting six group stage matches and a quarter-final in the men’s tournament. With a rich football history dating back to the 1960s, the stadium also hosted the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2006, the AFC Champions League 2008 final and the Oceania OFC Nations Cup 2004. It is the home stadium for Adelaide United.
FIXTURE LIST
Brazil v Panama
Date: Monday, July 24
Time: 9 PM (AEST), 8:30 PM (local)
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Broadcast: Optus Sport
China v Haiti
Date: Friday, July 28
Time: 9 PM (AEST), 8:30 PM (local)
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Broadcast: Optus Sport
South Korea v Morocco
Date: Sunday, July 30
Time: 2:30 PM (AEST), 2 PM (local)
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Broadcast: Optus Sport
China v England
Date: Tuesday, August 1
Time: 9 PM (AEST), 8:30 PM (local)
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Winner of Group F v Runners up of Group H – Match 56
Date: Tuesday, August 8
Time: 9 PM (AEST), 8:30 PM (local)
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
NEW ZEALAND STADIUMS
Eden Park – Auckland
Tournament Capacity: 40,536
With a history of rich sporting moments, Eden Park has been New Zealand’s national stadium since 1903. With a capacity of 48,276, events at Eden Park offer an unmatched atmosphere for fans of live sport in New Zealand. Following a major re-development in preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2011, the stadium features world class lighting, audio-visual infrastructure and technology systems. Its upgraded stands include generous multi-purpose hospitality facilities and offers ample accessible facilities for spectators with mobility challenges. Eden Park has hosted the 1950 Empire Games, Rugby World Cup 1987 and opening games and finals of the Rugby World Cup 2011, ICC Cricket World Cup 1992 and 2015, the British and Irish Lions Tour 2017, and many annual All Blacks Rugby Union fixtures. The Park has also hosted several regular season A-League home football matches for the Wellington Phoenix.
FIXTURE LIST
New Zealand v Norway
Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
USA v Vietnam
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 11 AM (AEST), 1 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Italy v Argentina
Date: Monday, July 24
Time: 4 PM (AEST), 6 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Spain v Zambia
Date: Wednesday, July 26
Time: 5:30 PM (AEST), 7:30 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Norway v Philippines
Date: Sunday, July 30
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Portugal v USA
Date: Tuesday, August 1
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Winner of Group A v Runners up of Group C – Match 49
Date: Saturday, August 5
Time: 3 PM (AEST), 5 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Winner of Match 50 v Winner of Match 52 – Match 58
Date: Friday, August 11
Time: 5:30 PM (AEST), 7:30 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Winner of Match 57 v Winner of Match 58
Date: Tuesday, August 15
Time: 6 PM (AEST), 8 PM (local)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Wellington Regional Stadium (Sky Stadium) – Wellington
Tournament Capacity: 33,132
New Zealand’s second-largest stadium, Sky Stadium was built in 2000. The multi-purpose stadium features an open concourse with views of the playing field and excellent sight lines. The stadium successfully hosted the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2008 and is the Wellington Phoenix. The stadium has also hosted FIFA World Cup inter-continental play-offs for the New Zealand national football teams, making it the official home of New Zealand Football.
FIXTURE LIST
Spain v Costa Rica
Date: Friday, July 21
Time: 5:30 PM (AEST), 7:30 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Sweden v South Africa
Date: Sunday, July 23
Time: 3 PM (AEST), 5 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
New Zealand v Philippines
Date: Tuesday, July 25
Time: 3:30 PM (AEST), 5:30 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
USA v Netherlands
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 11 AM (AEST), 1 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Sweden v Italy
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 5:30 PM (AEST), 7:30 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Japan v Spain
Date: Monday, July 31
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
South Africa v Italy
Date: Wednesday, August 2
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Winner of Group C v Runners up of Group A – Match 50
Date: Saturday, August 5
Time: 6 PM (AEST), 8 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Seven and Optus Sport
Winner of Match 49 v Winner of Match 51 – Match 57
Date: Friday, August 11
Time: 11 AM (AEST), 1 PM (local)
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Waikato Stadium (FMG Stadium) – Hamilton
Tournament Capacity: 18,009
Completed in 2002, Hamilton’s FMG Stadium continues to build on its proud history by hosting a range of world class international sports fixtures each year, including hosting the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2008, as well as many professional and international Rugby Union matches. The stadium is an easy walk from Hamilton’s city centre.
FIXTURE LIST
Zambia v Japan
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Switzerland v Norway
Date: Tuesday, July 25
Time: 6 PM (AEST), 8 PM (local)
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Portugal v Vietnam
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 5:30 PM (AEST), 7:30 PM (local)
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Costa Rica v Zambia
Date: Monday, July 31
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Argentina v Sweden
Date: Wednesday, August 2
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Dunedin Stadium (Forsyth Barr Stadium) – Dunedin
Tournament Capacity: 24,243
Forsyth Barr Stadium is a state-of-the-art venue built in 2011 and is the largest and most versatile indoor events arena in New Zealand. A fully roofed, natural turf stadium, the stadium delivers players, media, VIPs and fans comfortable year-round conditions. It is an easy 20 minute walk from the Dunedin’s city centre and is well connected to major bus and train services.
FIXTURE LIST
Philippines v Switzerland
Date: Friday, July 21
Time: 3 PM (AEST), 5 PM (local)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Netherlands v Portugal
Date: Sunday, July 23
Time: 5:30 PM (AEST), 7:30 PM (local)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Japan v Costa Rica
Date: Wednesday, July 26
Time: 3 PM (AEST), 5 PM (local)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Argentina v South Africa
Date: Friday, July 28
Time: 10 AM (AEST), 12 PM (local)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Switzerland v New Zealand
Date: Sunday, July 30
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Broadcast: Optus Sport
Vietnam v Netherlands
Date: Tuesday, August 1
Time: 5 PM (AEST), 7 PM (local)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Broadcast: Optus Sport
World Cup training venues
Group A
New Zealand: Keith Hay Park, Auckland
Norway: Seddon Fields, Auckland
Phillippines: Olympic Park, Auckland
Switzerland: Tahuna Park, Dunedin
Group B
Australia: Queensland Sports & Athletic Centre, Brisbane
Canada: Olympic Park, Melbourne
Nigeria: Lions FC Stadium, Brisbane
Republic of Ireland: Goodwin Park, Brisbane
Group C
Costa Rica: Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
Japan: Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch
Spain: Massey Sports Institute, Palmerston North
Zambia: Korikori Park, Hamilton
Group D
China: Croatian Sports Centre, Adelaide
Denmark: Kingsway Reserve, Perth
England: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
Haiti: Percy Doyle Reserve, Perth
Group E
Netherlands: Bay Oval, Tauranga
Portugal: Mangere Centre Park, Auckland
USA: Bay City Park, Auckland
Vietnam: Fred Taylor Park, Auckland
Group F
Brazil: Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Moreton Bay
France: Valentine Sports Park, Sydney
Jamaica: Victorian State Football Centre, Melbourne
Panama: Adelaide United Training Centre, Adelaide
Group G
Argentina: Michaels Avenue Reserve, Auckland
Italy: Shepherds Park, Auckland
South Africa: Porirua Park, Wellington
Sweden: NZ Campus of Innovation & Sport, Wellington
Group H
Colombia: Marconi Stadium, Sydney
Germany: Central Coast Regional Sporting & Recreation Complex, Gosford
Morocco: Galvin Park Reserve, Melbourne
South Korea: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
