Tag: Women’s Sport

30Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035: a potential UK sports tourism blockbuster

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have formally launched a joint bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035, positioning the tournament as the biggest single-sport event ever staged on UK soil – and a potential blockbuster for sports tourism across all four nations.  Under the “All Together” bid banner, the four football associations are proposing 22 stadiums across 16 host cities, with FIFA expected to trim that list to around 14-16 venues should the bid be successful. The tournament – expanded to 48 teams – would feature 104 matches over 39 days, with organisers targeting 4.5 million ticket sales and a global TV audience of 3.5 billion. It would also be the UK’s first World Cup since 1966, giving a new generation of fans the chance to experience a global finals on home tu...

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28Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 England: fan zone locations confirmed 

England is set to host a nationwide celebration for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, with fan zones unveiled in official host locations across the country. Running from 22 August to 27 September, and with more than 330,000 tickets already sold, the tournament will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women’s rugby ever staged.    The fan zones, which will be free to enter, will be open on match-days and at various times throughout the six-week tournament, offering fans, residents and visitors a chance to enjoy the atmosphere and take part in the biggest celebration of women’s rugby.  At the heart of the action will be Battersea Power Station, which has been unveiled as the official tournament fan zone in London, in partnership with ...

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13Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Expedia Group study: women’s sport the ‘real growth story’ of sports tourism

New research released by Expedia Group has revealed how sports tourism is transforming how people are travelling and the sector is creating massive opportunities for the travel industry. In a blog post titled "how to win big with sports tourism", Expedia Group’s chief commercial officer Greg Schulze said that sports tourism presents “significant economic opportunity” for travel providers and is creating “high-demand periods” for transportation and lodging companies and “boosts host cities' economies”.  According to UN Tourism, sports travel now accounts for 10% of global tourism spending, while Skift reported that the sports tourism sector is projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2032.  Expedia Group’s data suggests sports trips are about "more than just the event" – they're a chan...

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5Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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RWC Experiences unveils Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 hospitality packages

RWC Experiences, a joint venture between World Rugby and Sports Travel & Hospitality (STH), has unveiled the hospitality packages for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Hosted across eight venues in England from 22 August to 27 September 2025, the tournament is set to break attendance and global viewership records. From private suites and fine dining to karaoke and vibrant dancefloors, fans will get the chance to experience Rugby World Cup matches like never before. The fusion of world-class rugby and captivating entertainment has been designed with fans at its core, offering packages that fully immerse supporters in the tournament’s atmosphere.  Pitch Perfect – The Ultimate Karaoke Experience: The Pitch Perfect Karaoke Experience invites fans to kick off their matchday in a...

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23Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Business

Golfbreaks becomes travel partner of Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) and global golf tour operator Golfbreaks have announced a partnership agreement to create golf travel packages and experiences for female golfers under the new “WGD Travel” banner.  The section will carry general travel information, featured packages and WGD-curated trips to major events and destinations ranging from affordable to bespoke luxury experiences. Golfbreaks will also host a WGD event this summer (27 May to 3 June 2025) as part of the WGD 10th anniversary celebrations. Dolores Brown, head of tournaments at Golfbreaks, said: “Golfbreaks is passionate about facilitating more golf options for women and creating experiences that make golf less daunting for them, which perfectly aligns with the ethos of Women’s Golf Day. Taking a trip away with your golfi...

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Football: 2025 English Women’s League Cup final

The English Women's League Cup final is scheduled to take place on Saturday 15 March 2025 at Pride Park Stadium in Derby, marking the first time the venue will host this prestigious match. The competition, officially known as the Subway Women's League Cup, features all teams from the Women's Super League (WSL) and the Women's Championship. The tournament commenced on 2 October 2024, with a group stage divided regionally. Notably, teams participating in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City, entered the competition at the quarter-final stage, bypassing the group phase. As of 2 February 2025, the competition has progressed to the semi-final stage. The semi-final fixtures are scheduled for 5-6 February 2025, with the winners advan...

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Women’s Golf Day 2025 

From 27 May to 3 June 2025, Women’s Golf Day (WGD) will be a celebration not just for the locations and women who take part annually around the globe, but of the contribution that the initiative has had since its launch 10 years ago.  The WGD vision was to help lead growth in the golf industry by giving women around the world the opportunity to try golf no matter their race, religion, language, geography, or economic status.  Taking place in 85 participating countries, with 1,350 registered locations, long-term partners of WGD include the PGA of America, the USGA and The R&A. For the 2025 edition, golf courses and facilities are encouraged to register early to take advantage of the many year-round benefits of having a registered location page, as well as hosting a WGD event.  ...

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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round five

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round five Saturday 26 April: Italy vs. Wales (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); Scotland vs. Ireland (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh); England vs. France (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)

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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round four

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round four Saturday 19 April: Italy vs. France (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); England vs. Scotland (Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester) Sunday 20 April: Wales vs. Ireland (Rodney Parade, Newport)  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round five Saturday 26 April: Italy vs. Wales (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); Scotland vs. Ireland (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh); E...

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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round three

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever.  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round three Saturday 12 April: France vs. Wales; Ireland v England (Virgin Media Park, Cork) Sunday 13 April: Scotland vs. Italy (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh) Guinness Women’s Six Nations round four Saturday 19 April: Italy vs. France (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); England vs. Scotland (Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester) Sunday 20 April: Wales vs. Ireland...

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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round two

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round two Saturday 29 March: France vs. Scotland (Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle); Wales vs. England (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) Sunday 30 March: Italy vs. Ireland (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma)  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round three Saturday 12 April: France vs. Wales; Ireland v England (Virgin Media Park, Cork) Sunday 13 April: Scotland vs. Ita...

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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round one

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round one Saturday 22 March: Ireland vs. France (Kingspan Stadium, Belfast); Scotland vs. Wales (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh) Sunday 23 March: England vs. Italy (LNER Community Stadium, York)  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round two Saturday 29 March: France vs. Scotland (Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle); Wales vs. England (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) Sunday ...

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26Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Record ticket sales for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025  

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, taking place in England from 22 August to 27 September, is set to be the biggest sporting event taking place in the UK in 2025. It has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 220,000 tickets sold to date.  With just over eight months to go until the opening match between England and the USA on 22 August, the continued strong interest in Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has led to ballots for high-demand fixtures, including England’s pool matches and the final at Twickenham Stadium. The surge in demand ensures that it will be the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup in history. Sarah Massey, managing director of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, said: "The response to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has been remar...

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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 England 

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place in eight cities across England from 22 August to 27 September. Record ticket sales has ensured that it will be the largest sports event in the UK in 2025 and also the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup in history. Sarah Massey, managing director of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, said: "The response to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has been remarkable. England has a proud rugby heritage and a huge appetite for women’s sport, and this has been reflected in the demand for tickets so early on. Breaking records for ticket sales is just the beginning – we’re building towards a tournament that promises to be inclusive, entertaining, and unmissable for fans and players alike. We can’t wait to welcome the world to England next year to celebrate the pin...

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UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Switzerland

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 will be held from 2-27 July 2025 in Switzerland. The 14th edition of the European international women’s football tournament will feature 16 nations with 31 matches taking place in eight host cities across Switzerland, including Basel (opening game and final), Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun and Sion.  In total, around 720,000 tickets are available for the tournament with sales for the general public now open via uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing. Ticket holders travelling within Switzerland will benefit from free public transport. Their tickets will be valid on match day for a second-class round trip between any Swiss locality and the match venue.  The host venues are:  St. Jakob-Park, Basel  Stadion Wankdorf, Bern Stade de Genève, G...

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6Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: ticket sales launched at Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps

On Tuesday 1 October ticket sales for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 international women's football tournament were launched at a special event held at the iconic Jungfraujoch in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Located 3,454m above sea level, the magnificent Aletsch glacier set the stage for a match between two teams of football legends and future stars. The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 will be held from 2-27 July 2025 in eight host cities across Switzerland, including Basel (opening game and final), Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun and Sion. In total, around 720,000 tickets have been made available for the tournament with sales for the general public now open via womenseuro.com/tickets. With this first ticket release, more than 250,000 tickets for all 31 matches of the tournament...

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Harlequins vs. Bristol Bears: women’s rugby ‘the game changer’ 

Harlequins will take on Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby rivals Bristol Bears in ‘The Game Changer’ fixture at The Stoop in Twickenham, London on Saturday 25 May. Now in its fifth instalment, and a celebration of all things women’s rugby, this year’s landmark fixture follows in a long line of record-breaking games for the women’s team including the Big Game 15 in December last year, with 16,237 fans attending at Twickenham Stadium.  The day will be fun for all the family, with a variety of matchday activities including mascots, food and beverage concessions, while the North Fan Village is open with games and face painting, and much more.  Jade Konkel, Harlequins Women’s club captain, said: “It feels great to be returning to The Stoop for this year’s The Game Changer fixture, ...

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2024 Uefa Women’s Champions League final, Bilbao

The 2024 Uefa Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Olympique Lyon will be held on Saturday 25 May 2024 at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. For more information see uefa.com and final2024bilbao.com Image: final2024bilbao.com 

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Great Britain vs. Sweden tennis – Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Great Britain will face Sweden in the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs at the Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, from 11-12 November 2023. The Billie Jean King Cup is the largest annual international team competition in women’s sport. Tickets are on sale via lta.org.uk.  The Copper Box Arena previously hosted Britain’s victory over Kazakhstan in the 2019 Billie Jean King Cup, with more than 11,000 fans in attendance across the weekend. Anne Keothavong, the GB Billie Jean King Cup team captain, said: “We had a really great time at the Copper Box Arena in 2019, securing the win that saw us return to the World Group for the first time since 1993. The atmosphere was fantastic then, and we hope it can be even bigger and better in November. We love these weeks we get to c...

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5May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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WXV: the new international competition for elite women’s rugby

World Rugby has announced the first host locations and dates for WXV – the new international competition for elite women’s rugby. Starting in October 2023, WXV has a mission to raise the profile and competitiveness of women’s 15s by providing the global platform between Rugby World Cups to increase the reach, impact and value of the sport, growing the game as a whole. It will also double the number of annual international fixtures for most competing teams, combining with World Rugby’s “Accelerate” programme to raise standards at Rugby World Cup 2025 and beyond. Host locations Fresh off the back of hosting a record-breaking Rugby World Cup where the Black Ferns were crowned champions, New Zealand will welcome the world’s best women's teams in the six-nation top level WXV 1 across ...

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