Football Canterbury players were able to help promote the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 when some players from the Football Canterbury Representative League were invited to play on the Unity Pitch at Sydney Olympic Park.
Coinciding with Female Football Week taking place across NSW, and with only 62 days until the tournament kicks off, the Unity Pitch provides an opportunity to celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup coming to Sydney.
A vibrant multi coloured pitch reflecting the two unique cultures of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and the coming together of the 32 nations participating in the tournament, the pitch will be very much at home in our lively and multicultural city.
Whether it’s a training session, team building exercise or social kick with friends, the Unity Pitch will bring communities together in anticipation of the world’s largest women’s sporting event, which kicks off on 20 July.
The Unity Pitch was unveiled in Sydney almost a year ago and, after travelling around to the other host cities, has made its return to the scene of the final at Sydney Olympic Park.
The Unity Pitch will be in Sydney Olympic Park from 19-23 May, with grassroots football teams and community groups participating in a range of activities. The pitch will also be open to the public for free throughout the week.
“The opportunity to witness the best female footballers from around the world battle it out on our home soil over 64 games during July and August will captivate Australian football fans and inspire the next generation of Matildas,” said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
“The NSW Government is incredibly proud to support this significant, history-making event, working in unity with FIFA, the Local FIFA Subsidiary and a range of local partners to showcase Sydney to the world and deliver a long-lasting legacy to our community.”
“We are delighted the iconic FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity Pitch will finish its tour of the host cities in Sydney,” said FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia and New Zealand COO Jane Fernandez.
“The Unity Pitch was unveiled in Sydney almost a year ago and since then has travelled to all nine host cities, with 1000s of participants from local communities in Australia and New Zealand embracing the opportunity to be part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“We cannot wait for its last showing at Sydney Olympic Park, which will also host the most unforgettable FIFA Women’s World Cup Final ever.”
For further information and up to date details about the Unity Pitch and Trophy Tour activities in NSW, please visit www.sport.nsw.gov.au/fifawwc
