FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027: Schedule, Host Cities, Stadiums and Tickets

Everything in this tournament runs through Rio’s Maracanã. Brazil open there on June 24, 2027, and the trophy is handed out in the same stadium on July 25. Over those four weeks,32-teams will play 64 matches in eight Brazilian cities.

The full schedule came out on August 20, 2026, which finally gives you real dates to plan around. This is the tenth Women’s World Cup, and the first to be played in South America.

One thing worth knowing early: Brazil is big. Where a match is played matters nearly as much as who’s playing, especially if you’re flying in from overseas. Here’s everything confirmed so far.

The Basics

Spain won in 2023 and arrive as defending champions. The 32-team format is the one that debuted in Australia and New Zealand that year. Qualification runs through the six confederations, with a few places settled in play-offs. Tickets go through FIFA’s official site, and I’ll come back to that.

The Eight Host Cities and Stadiums

No city gets fewer than seven matches, and all eight host at least one knockout game. Still, Rio and São Paulo are where the biggest games land late in the tournament.

Rio de Janeiro: The Opener and the Final

The Maracanã also gets a quarter-final and a semi-final, so it’s the heart of the whole tournament.

Want to be there for the first match or the last? Book your accommodation and transport early. Just don’t pay for anything non-refundable until you’ve seen what FIFA says about tickets.

São Paulo: Group Games and Knockout Football

Nine matches are lined up at Arena Itaquera. That covers group games, a round-of-16 tie, a quarter-final, a semi-final and the third-place play-off. Brazil’s second group game is here on June 29.

São Paulo is one of Brazil’s main international gateways, so a lot of overseas fans will probably touch down here first. Give yourself extra time to reach the stadium. The city is enormous, and traffic is no joke.

Brasília: Brazil’s Third Group Match

Estádio Nacional hosts seven matches, and Brazil’s last group game is one of them, on July 4. A round-of-16 tie also lands here, so the capital gets a taste of the knockout stage too.

Belo Horizonte and Fortaleza

Both cities host a quarter-final. Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte has eight matches in total, and Arena Castelão in Fortaleza has nine. They work well if you’d like some football and a chance to see more of Brazil. Whether that pans out comes down to your budget, hotel availability and which teams get sent there.

Porto Alegre, Recife and Salvador

These three cities each get seven matches: six group games and one round-of-16 fixture. You’ll find them at Estádio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Arena de Pernambuco in Recife and Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. If you’d rather not build your whole trip around Rio or São Paulo, they’re a solid alternative.

When Does Brazil Play?

All three of Brazil’s group matches have confirmed dates and venues.

There’s one gap. FIFA hasn’t named Brazil’s opponents, because groups depend on qualifying and the draw. Think of these as locked-in slots, not matchups.

Who’s Qualified?

There will be 32 teams, with Brazil in automatically as hosts. Europe gets 11 direct places and Asia six. Africa and North and Central America have four each, South America has four (Brazil among them), and Oceania has one. Three more teams will come through the intercontinental play-off tournament.

The final line-up won’t be clear until qualifying ends. Until then, trust FIFA and your own national association over early team lists.

Tickets

FIFA’s official ticketing site lets you register to attend, and you can register interest in hospitality packages as well. When this article was last reviewed, the site offered registration and updates only. There was no full public price list for every match.

That means any price estimate you see elsewhere is a guess. For ticket categories, seating and sales phases, go straight to FIFA. Start at https://www.fifa.com/tickets.

Be wary of third-party sites that say they already have seats, since official sales haven’t opened. Terms for resale, refunds and transfers aren’t the same everywhere, so check the small print before you pay anyone.

Planning a Trip to Brazil

The tournament lasts a little over a month, but getting from one host city to another takes real planning. Rio, São Paulo, Fortaleza and Porto Alegre are a long way apart, so expect domestic flights or very long journeys.

Before you book anything, decide what sort of trip you’re after. You could stick with one team, settle in one city for a run of matches, or bounce between a few venues. Every other decision follows from that.

Where to stay. A hotel near the stadium can cut your journey, but it won’t guarantee an easy match day. Some venues may restrict traffic or run special public transport during big events, so watch for official tournament and local transport guidance as it’s released.

Entry requirements. Visa rules depend on your nationality and passport type, so check Brazil’s requirements before you go. For this, go to airlines, Brazilian embassies and official immigration services. An undated travel tip is a much weaker source.

Costs. Your budget basically covers flights, hotels, match tickets, and getting around locally. Hopping between a few cities takes a lot more planning than just catching a couple of games in one place, and the prices can jump around quite a bit.

FAQ

When does the 2027 Women’s World Cup start?
It starts on Thursday, June 24, 2027, with Brazil playing at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.

When is the final?
Sunday, July 25, 2027, at the Maracanã again.

How many teams are playing?
There are 32-teams and they’ll play 64 matches between them.

Which cities are hosting?
Eight cities are involved: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife and Salvador.

Where do I buy official tickets?
Through FIFA’s official ticketing website, where you can register interest and check for sales updates.

Is this Brazil’s first time hosting?
Yes. It’s the first Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the first in South America.

Wrapping Up

A lot is already settled: the schedule, the eight host cities, and the Maracanã as both starting point and finish line. São Paulo and six other cities cover everything in between.

Right now, the job is simply working out where and when the matches happen. Qualification, tickets and visitor details will firm up as 2027 gets closer. Stick to verified information and choosing matches and comparing travel gets much easier.