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WA women’s football clubs score State Government grants
Jul 22, 2024
Eight women’s football clubs in Western Australia have each scored $300,000 as part of State Government funding to ensure a lasting legacy after WA hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Tickets on sale for week-long festival of women's football
Jun 28, 2024
Football fans can now secure their spot at the much-anticipated Perth International Football Cup later this year, with general admission tickets now on sale.
WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr
Oct 27, 2023
Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.
State Government delivers on legacy for football in WA
Oct 27, 2023
Local football will benefit from $9.3 million in government funding to ensure Western Australia's successful hosting of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup delivers a lasting legacy for the world game in WA.
Sunday Matildas match at Optus Stadium a sellout
Oct 27, 2023
This weekend's Olympic qualifier between the Matildas and the Philippines has been declared a sellout, with all general public tickets to the match at Optus Stadium now being sold.
Sam Kerr and Matildas to open match-ready State Football Centre
Oct 16, 2023
One of the world’s best footballers — Perth’s very own Sam Kerr — and our national team the Matildas, will pull on their boots for the State Football Centre official opening later this month.
Where will you be watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™?
Aug 15, 2023
Continue to enjoy all the thrilling moments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™!
FIFA Fan Festival launches in Perth as Women's World Cup™ 2023 kicks off
Jul 20, 2023
The centre of Perth will come alive with activity over the next month as the Perth FIFA Fan Festival kicks off today from midday to late.
Tickets for Matildas AFC Asian Cup qualifiers to go on sale
Jul 18, 2023
With just days until the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, tickets will go on sale today for the 3 blockbuster Matildas matches taking place in Perth later this year.
New State Football Centre to shine as World Cup training facility
Jul 16, 2023
The newly constructed State Football Centre in Queens Park has been unveiled, ahead of it taking centre stage as one of the training facilities in Perth for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™.
Game Changers celebrates trailblazing women in WA soccer
Jul 14, 2023
With the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 the hottest ticket in Perth this winter, a new outdoor exhibition is giving seasoned and not-so-seasoned soccer lovers the chance to kick goals and learn more about the beautiful game.
Trophy Tour puts WA in FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 spotlight
Jul 7, 2023
FIFA fever has officially begun, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicking off in Perth today.
Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go
Jun 28, 2023
With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.
Matildas coming to Perth for 3 Olympic Qualifier matches
May 25, 2023
A festival of football will be held in Perth as part of the Asian qualifying rounds for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the Matildas set to play 3 games at Perth Rectangular Stadium.
Western Australian schools to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup
May 24, 2023
Western Australian school students will celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand this July and August with a series of activities and events coordinated by the Department of Education.
New turf rolled out ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
Apr 12, 2023
Turf works part of $35 million project to revamp ground ahead of 5 international soccer matches being played there during the biggest sporting event of the year.
100 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 begins in WA
Apr 11, 2023
Football fans' hearts are thumping as today marks 100 days to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
State Government takes the field at State Football Centre
Mar 29, 2023
The $41.67 million State Football Centre in Queens Park is close to completion in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July.
It’s Hammer time as major EPL clubs revealed for Perth
Mar 23, 2023
Western Australia will be the home of football in July, when English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United showcase century-old rivalry at Optus Stadium.
Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Dec 13, 2022
Perth has been selected by Denmark as its base for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 following site inspections by team representatives.
First international team officials arrive in Perth after FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw
Oct 25, 2022
Officials from 2 international teams are in Perth today to see first-hand the city's excellent facilities for the FIFA Women's World Cup (FIFAWWC) Australia and New Zealand 2023.
Extra cheers for FIFA World Cup fans
Sep 23, 2022
Western Australia’s hospitality and bar scene will receive a major boost thanks to the State Government’s one-off extended trading permits policy for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup football (soccer) games.
$410,000 Dorrien Gardens facelift for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Sep 13, 2022
Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman has announced $200,000 in State Government funding for upgrades to West Perth's Dorrien Gardens in preparation for the FIFA Women's World Cup (FIFAWWC) Australia and New Zealand 2023.
WA kicks off week of elite international football with ICON festival
Jul 20, 2022
The biggest festival of English Premier League football ever seen in Western Australia kicks off today with 3 days of celebration in the lead up to this weekend's blockbuster matches.
San Cisco provides local talent at international sports festival
Jul 15, 2022
Local Fremantle indie pop band San Cisco will perform as part of the ICON Perth’s International Festival of Football.
Premier League superstars kicking goals for Perth in International Festival of Football blockbuster event
Apr 28, 2022
Four English Premier League clubs will bring their star power to Perth when they make our city their home for a blockbuster weekend of sensational matches before tens of thousands of fans at Optus Stadium in July.
Main works contract awarded for State Football Centre project
Mar 3, 2022
The main works contract for the new State Football Centre in Queens Park has been awarded to Broad Construction, with works scheduled to begin this month.
Perth to host five FIFA Women's World Cup games in 2023
Dec 2, 2021
Perth will host five 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup games as part of one of the biggest series of football matches Western Australia has ever seen.
Kicking goals as construction begins on $32.5 million State Football Centre
Aug 18, 2021
Works have kicked off on Western Australia's $32.5 million State Football Centre, marking a major milestone for the thriving local football community.
Major boost to Perth Rectangular Stadium ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Aug 18, 2021
The State Government is investing $35 million to upgrade some of the ageing facilities at HBF Park ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
Perth victorious in FIFA Women’s World Cup host city selection
Apr 1, 2021
Perth has been officially selected as a host city for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) this morning announced the successful locations for the Australia and New Zealand tournament.
WA supports Australian bid for Women’s Football World Cup 2023
Dec 2, 2019
The State Government has thrown its support behind Australia's bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the ultimate competition in international women's football.
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