Explainer: Everything you need to know for the Women’s World Cup

The countdown is on for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and with nine days left to go, we have all the details you need from scoring tickets to when your team is playing in Brisbane.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is now on and we have all the details you need from scoring tickets to when your team is playing in Brisbane.

With tickets selling out fast and some games completely sold out, we have compiled a list of all the Brisbane games, who is playing and how to get the best tickets.

Tickets can be purchased on the FIFA website, with the tournament which will feature 35 teams from around the world.

The first game, taking place in Brisbane on July 22, will see England and Haiti face off, but July 27 will have Australia versus Nigeria with low ticket availability.

GETTING THERE

More than 200,000 tickets have been sold for Brisbane’s eight matches with FIFA and TransLink urging attendees to use public transport to get to and from the stadium.

“Public transport is the best way to get to Brisbane Stadium with all ticket holders receiving free travel on the QR City Network and Brisbane/Meaanjin City Council Buses,” TransLink said.

Six-year-olds Estelle Hockey, Madison Knipe and Annie MacGillivray from Little Kickers Brisbane are excited to support the Matildas at the World Cup. Picture: Lachie Millard

Anyone with pre-purchased tickets, FIFA accreditation or stadium membership card holders can access free public transport to and from the stadium during matches.

FIFA’s chief women’s football officer Sarai Baremen said she expected this tournament would be the biggest women’s sporting event in the world.

“The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the biggest lever we can pull once every four years to accelerate the growth of women’s football,” she said.

“We expect that more than 1.5 million people will be in the stands during the tournament and two billion people tuning in from around the world to watch,” she said.

Ms Baremen said she could not be more proud and excited for the tournament.

“Of course there is a lot of work to be done, but it’s one of FIFA’s greatest responsibilities to do what it can to support the growth of women’s football.

HOW WELL ARE TICKETS SELLING?

Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport Stirling Hinchliffe said 15,000 tickets had been sold last week alone for the eight women’s World Cup matches in Brisbane.

“The total number of tickets secured to Brisbane Women’s World Cup games is impressive, surging past the 240,000 mark which is terrific news for our visitor economy,” he said.

“It’s tipped visitors to Brisbane for the FIFA Women’s World Cup will generate up to $30.5 million for accommodation, hospitality and tourism operators while also supporting 107 good Queensland jobs.

Mr Hinchliffe said they were investing in more inclusive and accessible infrastructure such as female-friendly changerooms to encourage more young Queensland girls and women to stay active and involved in the game as a lasting legacy of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

“Tickets to Women’s World Cup games are selling like hot cakes and although there are still some still available, it’s expected remaining tickets will be snapped up quickly.

TICKET PRICES FOR EVERY FIXTURE

Saturday July 22 at 7.30pm: England v Haiti

Adult tickets start at $10 for Obstructed View Category 3, $15 for Obstructed View Category 2 and $20 for Obstructed View Category 1.

Category 1 adult seats sit at $40, Category 2 $30 and $20 for Category 3.

Thursday July 27 at 8pm: Australia v Nigeria

Wheelchair User Adult $20, Easy Access Standard Adult $20 – Companions free entry

All other tickets unavailable

Saturday July 29 at 8pm: France v Brazil

Wheelchair User Adult $20, Easy Access Standard Adult $20 – Companions free entry

All other tickets unavailable

Monday July 31 at 8pm: Republic of Ireland v Nigeria

Adult tickets start at $10 for Obstructed View Category 3, $15 for Obstructed View Category 2 and $20 for Obstructed View Category 1.

Category 1 adult seats sit at $40, Category 2 $30 and $20 for Category 3.

Thursday August 3 at 8pm: Korea Republic v Germany

Adult tickets start at $10 for Obstructed View Category 3, $15 for Obstructed View Category 2 and $20 for Obstructed View Category 1.

Category 1 adult seats sit at $40, Category 2 $30 and $20 for Category 3.

Monday August 7 at 5.30pm: ROUND 16

Adult tickets start at $15 for Obstructed View Category 3, $20 for Obstructed View Category 2 and $30 for Obstructed View Category 1.

Category 1 adult seats sit at $30, Category 2 $40 and $60 for Category 3.

Saturday August 12 at 5pm: Quarter Finals

Obstructed View Category 2 adult $25

Wheelchair User Adult $30, Easy Access Standard Adult $30 – Companions free entry

All other tickets unavailable

Saturday August 19 at 6pm: 3rd Place

Adult tickets start at $10 for Obstructed View Category 3, $15 for Obstructed View Category 2 and $20 for Obstructed View Category 1. Category 1 adult seats are unavailable, Category 2 $30 and $20 for Category 3.