December 1 – The bid book for the joint USA-Mexico-Costa Rica-Jamaica hosting of the 2031 Women’s World Cup was submitted to FIFA last Friday, projecting $4bn+ in revenue and more than 4 million fans in stadiums under the banner ‘For Now. For Next’.
The four-nation bid is the only one for 2031 hosting and promises to break all previous records for fan engagement, attendances and in terms of generating commercial revenue. Of the $4 billion projected revenue total, marketing and sponsorships are projected at $1.4 billion.
Proposed ticket prices are $35 for the cheapest seats in the opening round to $120 to $600 for the knockout rounds.
“The year 2031 represents a historic opportunity to use football as a force for immense global good. For Now, we will use the tournament as a catalyst for participation, interest, and cultural transformation. For Next, we aim to bring football to every woman and girl, everywhere, and to help change the landscape of the women’s game forever with a dedicated focus on keeping and supporting girls in the sport,” said US Soocer Federation president Cyndy Parlow Cone.
“Football has given us more than goals. From landmark equal-pay agreements to sustained investment across every level of the game, we have seen first hand how the sport can elevate opportunity and drive meaningful progress. In 2031, football offers us the opportunity to leave a mark that stretches far beyond the pitch, providing a platform where women and girls – on the field, on the sidelines, and in every role around the game – can inspire, lead, and thrive.”
All 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 men’s World Cup appear on the list for the 2031 bid, but not every stadium made it. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is the most noticeable omission.
Three other U.S. venues also aren’t part of the 20-stadium “representative sample” that bid officials say will undergo FIFA’s formal evaluation. Those 20 venues reflect the mix of sites where matches could be played across the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.
Of the 20 highlighted venues, 14 are in the U.S.:
• Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
• Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)
• Dallas–Fort Worth (AT&T Stadium)
• Denver (Empower Field at Mile High)
• Houston (NRG Stadium)
• Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)
• Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
• Minneapolis (U.S. Bank Stadium)
• Nashville (Geodis Park)
• New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
• Orlando (Camping World Stadium)
• San Diego (Snapdragon Stadium)
• Seattle (Lumen Field)
• Washington, D.C. (the future Commanders stadium)
Mexico’s four proposed sites are:
• Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)
• Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
• Monterrey (Estadio BBVA)
• Torreón (Territorio Santos Modelo)
Costa Rica and Jamaica round out the list with:
• San José (Estadio Nacional)
• Kingston (National Stadium)
The broader list shows how the bid team is keeping its options open as they and FIFA shape the 2031 tournament plan. They still need to determine how many matches will go into large NFL-style venues and how many will be placed in smaller, more intimate stadiums that are easier to fill.
Several U.S. cities also include secondary stadium options:
• Toyota Stadium in Frisco
• Shell Energy Stadium in Houston
• CPKC Stadium in Kansas City
• LA Memorial Coliseum, Rose Bowl, and Dignity Health Sports Park
• Nissan Stadium in Nashville
• Sports Illustrated Stadium and NYCFC’s coming Etihad Park in New Jersey/New York
• Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando
• Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Beyond the main group, the bid book lists additional cities and venues:
• Baltimore (M&T Bank Stadium)
• Birmingham, Alabama (Protective Stadium)
• Boston (Gillette Stadium)
• Cincinnati (TQL Stadium)
• Cleveland/Columbus (Huntington Bank Field and Lower.com Field, paired despite being hours apart)
• Indianapolis (a new stadium yet to be built)
• Miami (Chase Stadium, Inter Miami’s new home opening next year)
• Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
• Phoenix (State Farm Stadium)
• Salt Lake City (America First Field)
• San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium and Oracle Park)
• St. Louis (Energizer Park)
• Tampa (Raymond James Stadium)
• Pachuca (Estadio Miguel Hidalgo)
• Querétaro (Estadio Corregidora)
The Hard Rock Stadium is the only 2026 venue not included at all in the 2031 bid.
FIFA is to formally confirm the 2031 and 2035 host bids at its congress on 30 April 2026.
The final lineup of host cities will likely be set after the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Bid officials have suggested Atlanta as the site for the World Cup draw and Dallas as home to the international broadcast center, though FIFA will make the final calls.
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