A proposal to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup has included St James’ Park in the bid.
The four countries that want to share the hosting of the tournament in ten years.
An official announcement (see below) from the FA showing that Tyneside will host a number of matches.
St James’ Park will of course already host matches during the 2028 Men’s European Championship.
Also always great to see Newcastle Upon Tyne getting the chance to show visitors how brilliant our city is… and the locals of course.
The FA official announcement – November 28, 2025:
The English FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA and Welsh FA have officially submitted their joint bid for the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The tournament would be the biggest sporting event ever held in Britain, and the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted in the country since 1966.
The bid includes 22 proposed stadiums – 16 in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland – across 16 host cities. With 63 million people living within two hours of a proposed venue, this would be the most accessible tournament ever.
The tournament promises to be a celebration in all parts of our countries – an event that brings communities together and welcomes the world. With 4.5 million ticket sales and an expected global TV audience of 3.5 billion, the tournament would captivate fans at home and abroad.
The bid is based on the powerful vision of ‘All Together’ – a rallying cry to empower women’s football and wider sport globally.
A joint statement from the CEOs of the FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA and Welsh FA: “Hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup would be a huge privilege for our four home nations. If we are successful, the 2035 tournament will be the largest sporting event held on British soil, with 4.5 million tickets available to fans.
“We are proud of the growth we have achieved in the women’s and girls’ game in recent years, but there is so much more growth to come, and this event will play a key role in helping us achieve that. By working with FIFA, a Women’s World Cup in Great Britain has the power to boost the women’s and girls’ game both in Britain and globally. Our bid also demonstrates our commitment to leaving a lasting legacy, leading up to 2035 and beyond.
“Together we want to welcome the world to Great Britain to celebrate and enjoy an unforgettable tournament.”
A statement from the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, followed: “Our bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup demonstrates the British passion for football.
“The Lionesses’ success has inspired girls across our country, and we will build on that momentum by welcoming millions of football fans from around the world to a tournament that will benefit communities and businesses in host cities across Britain.
“With significant investment in school sports and grassroots facilities through our Plan for Change, we are creating opportunities for girls to play for their national team.”
The 22 proposed stadiums offer a blend of heritage, cutting-edge innovation and elite operational excellence that will be ready to deliver exceptional FIFA-compliant facilities. The 16 host cities offer a network of extensive infrastructure, spacious accommodation, efficient transport and culture.
The tournament would feature 104 matches contested by 48 teams over 39 days, with 48 base camp training locations for teams, 82 site-specific training locations and 32 proposed FIFA Fan Festival locations.
Passionate fans, extensive media reach and innovative digital engagement will not only ensure this is a successful tournament, but also provide a transformational commercial opportunity for global growth and reinvestment in the women’s game for the benefit of the wider FIFA family.
The four countries are committed to leaving a lasting legacy that will be achieved through three key pillars:
• Participation: Expand access locally and globally, with a focus on underrepresented communities;
• Leadership: empowering women in leadership; double female officers by 2035; and delivering global mentoring and education programs;
• Commercial Growth: Transform the commercial potential of the game; attract new fans and partners; and reinvest the income in basic and elite pathways.
Proposed host cities and stadiums
• Belfast – Clearer Twist National Stadium in Windsor Park
• Birmingham – Sports Quarter Stadium*1 and Villa Park
• Brighton & Hove – American Express Stadium
• Bristol – Ashton Gate
• Cardiff – Cardiff City Stadium and Principality Stadium
• Edinburgh – Easter Road
• Glasgow – Hampden Park
• Leeds – Elland Road
• Liverpool – Hill Dickinson Stadium
• London – Chelsea FC Stadium*2, Emirates Stadium, Selhurst Park, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium connected by EE
• Manchester – Etihad Stadium
• Newcastle – St James’ Park
• Nottingham – City Land
• Sunderland – Stadium of Light
• Trafford – Old Trafford*3
• Wrexham – Racecourse*4
*1. Sports Quarter Stadium, recently publicly unveiled as the Powerhouse Stadium, is a new stadium development with a proposed capacity of 62,000, forming part of a major urban development in Birmingham.
*2. Chelsea FC are currently discussing a range of options for their new home. The current Stamford Bridge stadium does not meet FIFA’s technical specifications. Therefore, the outcome of their consultation process will determine whether a new or redeveloped stadium can be included in FIFA’s final stadium selection.
*3. The bid submitted includes Old Trafford in its current form. This approach has been chosen because the proposed new stadium does not currently have sufficient information for assessment by FIFA and therefore cannot be evaluated as part of the bidding process. The bid refers to the planned redevelopment, and although Old Trafford will be submitted as it stands, it is intended that the new stadium will be considered by FIFA once plans are confirmed.
*4. Wrexham AFC’s stadium is currently being redeveloped to achieve an increased capacity of 18,000 fans. They plan to further increase this capacity before 2035 so that they would meet FIFA’s technical requirements.
NB Villa Park, the American Express Stadium and the Etihad Stadium are currently being redeveloped, while Elland Road, Selhurst Park, The City Ground and the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park have redevelopment plans underway before 2035.
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