UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 has announced a huge festival of football this summer, with celebrations taking place across England when the tournament gets underway at Old Trafford on 6 July.
All nine host cities will stage a series of exciting events for fans to help them get involved in Europe’s biggest-ever women’s sporting event.
Iconic locations across England will be transformed into Fan Parties, where supporters of all nations and families can gather to enjoy food, music and entertainment, as well as watch some of the world’s best players in action on large screens.*
Matchdays won’t be the only chance for fans to experience the atmosphere of the tournament. Throughout July the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 events programme will host a range of arts, heritage and music activities all inspired by the record-breaking tournament.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Head of Tournament Delivery, Chris Bryant, said: “Showtime is almost upon us. UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 will be a landmark, ground-breaking tournament in so many ways and not just for the fantastic football on the pitch.
“All of our host cities are planning events before, during and after games. Whether you are a diehard football fan or just looking to enjoy your first tournament, we want everyone to share in the momentum of this event. There will be concerts, exhibitions, fan parties, match screenings, workshops and much more.”
Nine host cities will play host to 31 games as well as an action packed line-up of entertainment for fans to enjoy. The host cities are Brighton & Hove, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Rotherham, Sheffield, Southampton, Trafford and Wigan & Leigh.
More information about the Fan Parties and the full Fan Festival programme for each city is now available on the official Event Companion on the UEFA Women’s EURO mobile app at https://womenseuro.page.link/2sZD
UEFA Women’s EURO England 2022 brings the tournament back to England for the first time since 2005. Tickets are on sale now for fans to experience a record-breaking tournament that aims to unite football and communities and amplify the growth of the women’s game.
Prices start at £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s. Visit www.uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing
For more information about the exciting Arts & Heritage programme running alongside the tournament visit www.thefa.com/weuro2022Arts
*Matches on big screens will be in selected cities only
All Fan Parties are supported by tournament sponsors Starling Bank who will be providing a range of family friendly activities across all 9 Fan Parties including table football, face-painters, and inflatable football targets.
VISA will be testing fans reactions in their activation in Trafford, Sheffield and Trafalgar Square. Brand ambassadors will also be offering fans giveaways and a chance to buy tickets to future games.
Volkswagen will be showcasing their new camper van and fans will have a chance to print a free Women’s EURO t-shirt to take home in Trafalgar Square.
Just Eat presents the Sofa Striker at the Trafalgar Square Fan Party this summer. Fans will be able to put their football skills to the test to capture the ultimate Sofa Strike. Other activities include prize giveaways and a branded seating area.
Heineken’s beer bus will be in the Trafford Fan Party, while Just Eat Takeaway will be entertaining fans in their House of Just Eat at Trafalgar Square.
Fans will have a chance to practice their chants and take a selfie at the Doritos activation in Trafalgar Square.
The LEGO Group will be holding football themed activities at Fan Parties in Trafalgar Square and at Old Trafford, encouraging imagination and creativity. There will also be a chance to have your photo taken with a replica UEFA Women’s EURO trophy made from LEGO bricks.
Gillette Venus will be hosting a beach football contest at the Old Trafford Fan Party with lots of prizes up for grabs.
For the details of the 16 teams that have qualified, please visit: https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/teams/
For hospitality tickets, please visit: https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing/hospitality/
