14 US stadiums are proposed among 20 potential sites for the 2031 Women’s World Cup

The United States Soccer Federation has proposed 14 US sites out of 20 potential venues to host matches for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including Seven US venues will be used for next year’s men’s tournament.

Today, Friday, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued its book on organizing women’s tournaments for the years 2031 and 2035. There is only one bidder for each, A United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica 2031 proposal And a UK Agenda 2035. FIFA is scheduled to officially confirm the bids at its conference on April 30.

Twenty-six additional US stadiums have been mentioned as suitable venues for the 48-nation tournament, and the bidders’ project will attract 4.5 million fans and generate revenue of about $4 billion, up from $570 million for 2023 in Australia and New Zealand and a $1 billion forecast for the 2027 tournament in Brazil.

Suggested ticket prices of $35 for the cheapest seats in the opening round and $120 to $600 for the final are listed on the ticket grid. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) refused to reveal the schedule for next year’s men’s tournament, and merely said Prices initially ranged between $60 and $6,730 but may fluctuate with dynamic pricing. The bid book stated that premium seating would average between 10% and 20% of capacity in the majority of 2031 stadiums.

Fifty sites are mentioned in the joint bid for 2031. Final decisions will likely not be made for several years.

The bid book also stated that other suitable cities were included" Beyond the specified 14 "As part of the wider bid framework it will continue to be taken equally into account for stadium selection purposes.

“By proposing more than 20 desired locations, the joint bidders demonstrate their commitment to securing the best possible hosting conditions and ensuring that the tournament represents the full diversity of our region on a global scale,” the bid book said.

The 2026 US locations included in the 2031 proposal are Minneapolis (US Bank), Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz), East Rutherford, New Jersey (MetLife), Houston (NRG), Inglewood, California (SUF), Kansas City, Missouri (Arrowhead) and Seattle (Lumen Field).

The other seven are Arlington, Texas (AT&T), Charlotte, North Carolina (Bank of America), Denver (Empower Field), Nashville, Tennessee (Giudice Park), Orlando, Florida (Camping World), San Diego (Snapdragon) and Washington, D.C. (a proposed NFL stadium on the site of RFK Stadium).

Orlando and Washington were sites of the 1994 Men’s World Cup.

The three Mexican sites for next year’s World Cup have also been proposed for the women’s tournament: Mexico City (Azteca), Guadalajara (Akron), and Monterrey (BBVA), along with a fourth site in Torreon (Corona).

National stadiums are proposed in Kingston, Jamaica, and San Jose, Costa Rica.

Other US venues on the shortlist are Foxborough, Massachusetts (Gillette), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Stadium), and Santa Clara, California (Leaves), all of which will host next year’s Men’s World Cup.

Additional locations listed are Baltimore (M&T Bank), Birmingham, Alabama (Protective), Carson, California (Dignity Health Sports Park), Cincinnati (TQL), Cleveland (Huntington Bank Field), Columbus, Ohio (Lower.com Field), Frisco, Texas (Toyota), Glendale, Arizona (State Farm), Harrison, New Jersey (Sports Illustrated), Los Angeles (Memorial Coliseum), Miami. (Chase), Nashville (Nissan), New York (Union Park), Orlando (Inter&Co), Pasadena, Calif. (Rose Bowl), St. Louis (Energizer Park), San Francisco (Oracle Park), Sandy, Utah (America First Field) and Tampa, Fla. (Raymond James).

Second potential sites in cities, all with lower capacities, included Houston (Shell Energy), Kansas City (CPKC), and Washington, D.C. (Audi Field).

Indianapolis is listed as a proposed stadium.

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami was the only stadium not included in the 2026 World Cup.

Chicago was not included then Withdrawing from the 2026 hosting bid Because of what she said were FIFA’s onerous financial demands.

Additional possibilities in Mexico are Pachuca (Miguel Hidalgo) and Querétaro (Corregidora) along with Universitario as an alternative option in Monterrey. Saprissa is listed as an alternative location in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Organizers envision holding fan festivals and watch parties in conjunction with the games. Marketing and sponsorship revenues are expected to reach $1.4 billion.