Where the 2022 World Cup was given to a nation with virtually no existing stadium infrastructure, that wasn’t the case for 2023 with Australia and New Zealand.
They are ready to host on the biggest stage.
For just the second time in World Cup history — and the first time for the women’s tournament — the World Cup will take place in two countries with Australia and New Zealand sharing the hosting duties. The multi-host trend will continue in 2026 when the United States, Canada and Mexico host the expanded World Cup.
In all, 10 stadiums were selected to hold matches for this summer’s tournament with six of which being in Australia and four in New Zealand.
Let’s take a look at the stadiums below.
Accor Stadium
Capacity: 82,500
Australia’s largest stadium, formerly called Stadium Australia, will host the World Cup Final along with a match in each of the previous stages. It is located in the Sydney Olympic Park.
Sydney Football Stadium (Allianz Stadium)
Capacity: 42,512
One of two stadiums in Sydney to host games this World Cup, Allianz Stadium will host five matches in the group stage and a round of 16 match on Aug. 6.
Lang Park (Suncorp Stadium)
Capacity: 52,500
The second-largest stadium at this World Cup is located just outside Brisbane and will host eight games, including one round of 16 match, a quarterfinal and third-place game. You may also see FIFA refer to the stadium as Brisbane Stadium.
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (AAMI Park)
Capacity: 30,050
Typically known as AAMI Park, but called Melbourne Rectangular Stadium due to FIFA policies, the stadium will host five matches in the group stage and one in the round of 16.
Perth Rectangular Stadium (HBF Park)
Capacity: 20,500
One of the smaller stadiums at the World Cup, the venue on Australia’s west coast will host all five of its matches during the group stage.
Hindmarsh Stadium
Capacity: 13,327
Located in Adelaide, the smallest stadium at the World Cup will host four matches during the group stage and one in the round of 16.
Eden Park
Capacity: 50,000
The largest stadium in New Zealand, Eden Park will be a busy venue at the World Cup. It is set to host New Zealand’s opener against Norway, five additional group stage matches and three matches in the knockout stage (round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal).
Wellington Regional Stadium (Sky Stadium)
Capacity: 34,500
The second-largest stadium in New Zealand will host nine matches at the World Cup, including the USWNT’s group stage matchup with the Netherlands on July 26. It will also be one of the quarterfinal venues.
Forsyth Barr Stadium
Capacity: 30,748
Located in Dunedin, New Zealand, the stadium — with its unique, transparent roof — will host six matches in the group stage at this World Cup.
Waikato Stadium (FMG Stadium Waikato)
Capacity: 25,800
As New Zealand’s smallest World Cup stadium, Waikato Stadium will host all five of its matches during the group stage.
