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What stadiums are being used for the 2023 Women's World Cup? A guide to the ten World Cup venues in Australia and New Zealand

What stadiums are being used for the 2023 Women's World Cup? A guide to the ten World Cup venues in Australia and New ZealandDAZN

The countdown is on for the FIFA Women's World Cup which gets under way on Thursday, July 20. 

This year's tournament is being staged in both Australia and New Zealand, therefore venues across the two countries are being used for this festival of football. 

Ten venues have been picked for the competition and DAZN runs down the full list below.

What stadiums are being used for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup? 

Stadium Australia

Sydney's Stadium Australia is the biggest stadium at this year's tournament with a capacity of 83,500. 

As a result of its huge capacity, the venue will stage the Women's World Cup final along with Australia's group stage clash with the Republic of Ireland, and a further two knockout matches. 

Sydney Football Stadium

The Sydney Football Stadium is the smaller Sydney venue being used for the tournament with a capacity of 42,512. 

The stadium is a home to a number of teams including the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League, the New South Wales Waratahs of the Super Rugby and A-League side Sydney FC. 

The venue will host a number of group games during this year's tournament along with a Round of 16 match. 

Lang Park

Lang Park BrisbaneJason O'Brien/Getty Images

Brisbane's Lang Park has a 52,263 capacity and is no stranger to hosting major sporting events. 

In addition to numerous group stage matches, Lang Park will also be where the third place playoff is contested on August 19. 

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

With a capacity of 30,052, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, or AAMI Park, is one of the smaller venues to feature at this year's Women's World Cup. 

The stadium is home to both of Melbourne's A-League football teams, Melbourne Victory FC and Melbourne City FC, and hosted seven matches during the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. 

Perth Rectangular Stadium

Another one of the smaller stadiums at this year's Women's World Cup, Perth Rectangular Stadium (HBF Park), has a capacity of just 22,225. 

The venue is home to the Perth Glory FC in the A-League and will host five group stage matches. 

Hindmarsh Stadium 

It maybe the smallest stadium to feature in this year's Women's World Cup, but it is one of the newer builds after undergoing a recent refurbmishment. 

This has seen an increase in the capacity from 16,500 to 18,435 and will host a number of group matches including the clash between Asian champions China PR and European champions England. 

The stadium will also be the setting for a Round of 16 match. 

Eden Park

Eden ParkSimon Watts/Getty Images

Situated in Auckland, Eden Park is the biggest venue staging World Cup matches in New Zealand with a capacity of 48,276. 

It's a stadium steeped in history and will host the opening game of the tournament which will see New Zealand take on Norway. 

Wellington Regional Stadium 

Wellington Regional Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, has a capacity of 44,000 and will host a total of nine games across this year's World Cup which includes a quarter-final match-up. 

This stadium is no stranger to hosting football matches after becoming the home venue for Wellington Phoenix FC and Wellington Phoenix Women.

Forsyth Barr Stadium

Located in Dunedin, New Zealand, Forsyth Barr Stadium is a unique structure and is the country's only covered stadium. 

The stadium has a 28,744 capacity and will host six group matches during the 2023 Women's World Cup. 

Waikato Stadium 

The Waikato Stadium is no stranger to hosting FIFA tournaments after being a host venue for both the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2008 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup seven years later. 

The stadium can hold up to 25,111 fans and will be the stage for five group matches. 

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