The Women's World Cup final is the biggest game in women's football and is a game that all players dream of appearing in and winning.
It has featured defining moments that have inspired generations of female footballers, from Brandi Chastain's winning penalty in 1999 and subsequent iconic celebration, to Japan's famous win in 2011 after the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami, and Carli Lloyd's 13 minute hat trick in 2015.
The 2023 final is set to be no different, with Spain taking on England in the showpiece event.
The Sporting News has all the details on when and where the Women's World Cup final will take place.
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When is the Women's World Cup final 2023?
The Women's World Cup final will take place on Sunday August 20, 2023 at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
It is the first Women's World Cup final to not take place in July since the 2007 final, which was played in September.
Fans in the U.S. will need to set an early alarm clock as the 8 p.m. local kickoff time in Australia equates to 6 a.m. ET and 3 a.m. PT.
| Country | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Sun, August 20 | 8 p.m. AEST |
| New Zealand | Sun, August 20 | 10 p.m. NZT |
| UK | Sun, August 20 | 11 a.m. BST |
| Hong Kong | Sun, August 20 | 6 p.m. HKT |
| India | Sun, August 20 | 3:30 p.m. IST |
| Malaysia | Sun, August 20 | 6 p.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Sun, August 20 | 6 p.m. SGT |
| USA | Sun, August 20 | 6 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, August 20 | 6 a.m. ET |
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Where is the Women's World Cup final in 2023?
The 2023 Women's World Cup final will be held at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
The second largest stadium in the country and the country's largest rectangular stadium, the venue that was constructed for the 2000 Sydney Olympics has played host to some massive sporting events, including a Rugby World Cup final, the British and Irish Lions tour, and the famous State of Origin rugby league series.
It has also played host to significant events in Australian men's football, with the Socceroos winning the AFC Asian Cup at the ground in 2015, as well as their famous penalty shootout win over Uruguay in 2005 that qualified them for their first World Cup in 32 years.
The venue is hosting five matches at the tournament, including Australia's opening game on July 20, in addition to a one match in each of the knockout rounds.
Where will future Women's World Cup finals be held?
It is currently unknown where Women's World Cup finals will be held due to the fact a host nation for the 2027 tournament has not been selected.
Four bids were confirmed to have expressed interest in hosting the Women's World Cup in 2027, with Brazil, South Africa, and combined bids from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, and USA and Mexico all in the running.
This means the final could be hosted in famous venues such as the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Berlin's Olympistadion or Soccer City in Johannesburg, all of which have hosted the men's final in the past.
Where have past Women's World Cup finals been held?
| Year | Stadium | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais | USA 2-0 Netherlands |
| 2015 | B.C Place | USA 5-2 Japan |
| 2011 | Commerzbank Arena | Japan* 2-2 USA |
| 2007 | Hongkou Stadium | Germany 2-0 Brazil |
| 2003 | Home Depot Center | Germany 2-1 Sweden |
| 1999 | Rose Bowl | USA* 0-0 China |
| 1995 | Rasunda Stadium | Norway 2-0 Germany |
| 1991 | Tianhe Stadium | USA 2-1 Norway |
*Denotes team won after penalty shootout
