The Cost Of Attending The Womens World Cup
Ahead of this highly anticipated Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, we have dug deep into the data to find out the cost of attending this year’s tournament. Whether you’re looking to make a last-minute, impromptu trip across the world or you’re someone that’s intrigued by numbers and data, we’re here to give you all the information you need.
The data looked at the flight, hotel, food and ticket cost of travelling from England to Australia to follow The Three Lions to World Cup glory. Price gouging and last-minute scrambling to secure a flight, a bed, and tickets to such an event are not uncommon, so we’re here to help as prices will likely continue to rise.
In this Article:
England Group Games Cost
England’s tournament begins on July 22nd against Haiti at Suncorp Stadium in Milton, Australia. The current flight cost for two people is €6,735.35, and accommodation for the night amounts to approximately €835.71. Additional expenses for meals come to roughly €133.62. A Category 3 ticket for the match is priced at €30.00, resulting in a total cost of attending the first England game reaching €7,734.68.
Their second match takes place on July 28th against Denmark at Allianz Stadium. With no flight cost involved, the financial outlay for this game includes a hotel cost of €567.38. The food expense remains at €133.62, while a Category 3 ticket costs €30.00. Upgrading to Category 2 would incur a slight increase of €58.00. The total cost with a Category 3 ticket amounts to €731.00, but those seeking better seats can pay more for Category 2 tickets.
On August 1st, Sarina Petronella Wiegman’s side faces China at Hindmarsh Stadium in Hindmarsh, Australia. This fixture requires a flight from Milton to Hindmarsh, which costs around €2,735.06. Accommodation via AirBnB is priced at €174.44, representing a significant drop from the stay in Moore Park. However, the food cost has slightly increased to €192.00. Category 3 tickets for the match remain at €30.00, resulting in a total cost of €3,131.50 for game three.
The total cost of following the England women’s side in this World Cup amounts to €11,597.18. If these figures deter you from making the trip or you cannot secure time off work, rest assured that the Women’s World Cup is broadcast on both the BBC and ITV this summer.
USA Group Games Cost
The USWNT also have high hopes for the World Cup, and as always, they will rely on their fans’ unwavering support. Their first match against Vietnam arrives on July 22nd in Auckland, New Zealand. A flight from DC Washington would cost around €5,092.03. Including hotel expenses of €361.34, food at €84.90, and Category 3 tickets at €30.00, the total cost for the first game is roughly €5,568.27.
Their next game is against the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand. The total cost for attending game two is €472.68, which covers the hotel stay (€357.78), food costs (€84.90), and a Category 3 ticket (€30.00).
The final group game is against Portugal, back in Auckland. Flights for this match will cost around €2,244.31. Hotel costs significantly decrease to just €76.54. Food and tickets are €84.90 and €30.00, respectively. The overall price for the three-game experience for American fans is much cheaper than the English, totalling €8,476.69.
Germany Group Games Cost
Currently, Germany finds themselves as the world number two in the women’s game. They will be one of the favourites heading into the tournament, kicking off against Morocco in Melbourne, Australia. Travelling into Melbourne from Berlin will cost a supporter €6,257.24. Including hotel expenses of €493.95, food at €133.62, and Category 3 tickets at €30.00, the total outlay for the first game is €6,914.81.
Their next fixture is against Columbia in Moore Park. The total cost for attending game two is €741.68, which covers the costs of the hotel stay (€578.06), food costs (€133.62), and a Category 3 ticket (€30.00). In total, game two would cost a devout German fan €741.68.
Their final group game sees them take on South Korea in Milton, which will mean another flight for the dedicated fans intent on catching the game. Flights for this match cost around €3,270.97, whilst hotel expenses were just €160.65. Food and tickets are priced at €133.62 and €30.00, respectively. The overall expenditure for the three-game experience for German fans is more expensive than the USWNT fans, costing €11,251.72.
Denmark Group Games Cost
Denmark’s first group game will occur in Australia at HBF Park in Perth, where they will face China. The cost of flying from Copenhagen to Perth is staggeringly high, amounting to €8,931.44. Along with hotel expenses (€584.29), food costs (€160.38), and Category 3 tickets (€30.00), the total cost for attending the first game reaches an estimated €9,706.11. As a result, it’s the most expensive first game of the Women’s World Cup, based on the gathered data.
Their next game will be against England at Moore Park. The total cost for attending the Danes’ second game amounts to €731.44, which includes the expenses for hotel accommodation (€567.82), food (€133.62), and a Category 3 ticket (€30.00).
Danish fans will have to take another flight for their final group outing against Haiti, which will again take place at HBF Park. The flights for this match cost around €3,710.51, with reduced hotel costs of just €116.15 compared to game two. Food and tickets are priced at €160.38 and €30.00, respectively. The overall cost for the three-game experience for Danish fans is the highest in the tournament, reaching an astronomical €14,454.58.
Brazil Group Games Cost
Brazil’s first group game falls in Australia, specifically at Hindmarsh Stadium, where they will line up versus Panama. The expense of flying from Brasilia to Hindmarsh adds up to a significant €8,600.90. When combined with hotel expenses (€599.86), food costs (€192.00), and Category 3 tickets (€30.00), the total cost of attending the first game reaches an estimated €9,422.76. As a result, it’s the second-most expensive curtain-raiser for a nation attending the Women’s World Cup, based on the gathered data.
In the subsequent fixture, Brazil will go up against France in a highly anticipated match at Suncorp Stadium. The total cost for attending Brazil’s second game amounts to €859.60, encompassing expenses for hotel accommodation (€567.82), food (€133.62), and a Category 3 ticket (€30.00). If following Brazil’s second appearance at the Women’s World Cup, you’ll be shelling out for the most expensive game in the second round of group fixtures.
Brazilian fans must take another flight for their third and final group stage game against Jamaica at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. The flights for this match cost approximately €2,741.83. Fortunately, there is a drop in hotel costs, amounting to just €117.48. Food and tickets are priced at €133.62 and €30.00, respectively. The overall outlay for the three-game experience for Brazilian fans amounts to €13,305.28.