Here is all you need to know about when is the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup opening ceremony, who will perform, the date and time
As 32 nations step up their preparations for the biggest tournament in women’s football, the Women’s World Cup, excitement is increasing.
Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the World Cup for the first time ever, and the opening game played at Eden Park in Auckland on July 20.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 opening ceremony date, time, performers guests list, venue, live stream telecast where to watch
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The country will also have the honour of hosting the opening ceremony of the competition, which is guaranteed to be a wonderful display of the cultures of the two host countries, with entertainment to please spectators in the stadium and at home. It is an exciting event for the nation.
When is the opening ceremony for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?
The opening ceremony of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be played on July 20 at 5:30 p.m. local time (3:30 p.m. AEST, 8:30 a.m. BST, 1:30 a.m. ET).
Despite their being no official declaration of a start time, the Women’s World Cup opening ceremony is anticipated to begin roughly 90 minutes before to the first game. The opening ceremony should start about 5:30 p.m. local time because the game will start at 7:00 p.m. local time. This will guarantee that there will be adequate time for the celebrations and for both sides to warm up before the game.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 opening ceremony venue, stadium, capacity
The largest city in New Zealand, Auckland, is hosting the opening ceremony. With a seating capacity of 50,000, Eden Park is the largest stadium in the country and has hosted both Cricket World Cup games and the 2011 Rugby World Cup final. Also, as one of their home venues, the All Blacks, a formidable New Zealand Rugby Union team, have a strong history there.
Eden Park is hosting nine games at the tournament, including one semifinal. It has also hosted international matches for the men’s national team, the All Whites, as well as matches for the nation’s only professional club, the Wellington Phoenix.
World Cup opening ceremony performers and artists
Only two performers have been confirmed thus far to perform at the opening ceremony. It was revealed that local musicians BENEE, a New Zealander, and Mallrat, an Australian, will perform the Women’s World Cup’s official song called ‘Do It Again’ at the opening ceremony.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 opening ceremony: How to watch?
The Women’s World Cup opening ceremony will be carried live by a number of broadcasters, who will do so for the entirety of the opening match and ceremony.
| Country | Date | Time | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | July 20 | 1:30 a.m. ET | Fox Sports, Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports site/app, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes site/app (Spanish) |
| Canada | July 20 | 1:30 a.m. ET | TSN, RDS (French) | TSN+, RDS Direct (French) |
| UK | July 20 | 8:30 a.m. BST | BBC | BBC iPlayer |
| Australia | July 20 | 3:30 p.m. AEST | Optus Sport, Channel 7 | Optus Sport site/app, 7Plus |
| New Zealand | July 20 | 5:30 NZT | Sky Sports, Prime TV | Sky Sports NOW |
| Singapore | July 20 | 1:30 p.m. SGT | StarHub1, Singtel | Starhub TV+,Singtel TV GO, MeWatch |
| Malaysia | July 20 | 1:30 p.m. MYT | — | — |
| India | July 20 | 11:00 a.m. IST | — | — |
| Hong Kong | July 20 | 1:30 p.m. HKT | — | — |