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There are 22 stadiums across 16 cities included in the bid, with games to be played across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Jamie BraidwoodFriday 28 November 2025 10:45 GMTComments
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New stadiums proposed by Manchester United and Birmingham City have been included in the UK’s joint bid for the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
The bid includes 22 stadiums in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland, in what would be the first World Cup held in the UK since the 1966 men’s World Cup.
Manchester United have outlined plans for a proposed 100,000-seat stadium, with the planned redevelopment included in the bid alongside Old Trafford in its current form.
Championship club Birmingham City recently unveiled a design for a new 62,000-seat stadium, in a project valued at £2.5bn, with completion targeted for 2030.
open image in galleryBirmingham City have announced ambitious plans for a new ground (Jacob King/PA Wire)The home nations are bidding unopposed for the 2035 Women’s World Cup, with the 48-team tournament set be the largest single-sport event ever staged in the UK.
“Hosting the Fifa Women’s World Cup would be a huge privilege for our four home nations,” a joint statement from the England FA, Scottish FA, Irish FA and Welsh FA said.
“We are proud of the growth that we’ve driven in recent years across the women’s and girls’ game, but there is still so much more growth to come, and this event will play a key role in helping us deliver that.
“Working together with Fifa, a Women’s World Cup in the UK has the power to turbo charge the women’s and girls’ game both in the UK and globally.
“Our bid also demonstrates our commitment to leaving a lasting legacy, in the run up to 2035, and the years afterwards. Together, we want to welcome the world to the UK to celebrate and enjoy an unforgettable tournament.”
2035 Women’s World Cup proposed stadiums and host cities
- Belfast – Windsor Park
- Birmingham (2) – Sports Quarter Stadium and Villa Park
- Brighton & Hove – American Express Stadium
- Bristol – Ashton Gate
- Cardiff (2)– Cardiff City Stadium and Principality Stadium
- Edinburgh – Easter Road
- Glasgow – Hampden Park
- Leeds – Elland Road
- Liverpool – Hill Dickinson Stadium
- London (5) – Chelsea FC Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Selhurst Park, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium
- Manchester (2)– Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford
- Newcastle – St James’ Park
- Nottingham – City Ground
- Sunderland – Stadium of Light
- Wrexham – STōK Racecourse4
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