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will also be working to create a more diverse workforce of coaches, referees and local leaders
to deliver and organise football for their communities. Our vision will ensure inclusive, safe
and welcoming environments for every woman and girl to play competitive or recreational
grassroots football - irrespective of ability, age or ambition.
This ambitious legacy programme could not be possible without the ongoing
commitment to the development of the women's game from UEFA, the FA, our host cities,
councils and supporting organisations and I would like to thank them for all their hard work
to date."
Chris Bryant, Head of Tournament Delivery, The FA, added: "We are aware of the huge
opportunity we have to grow the women's game here and across Europe. To have that legacy,
we must ensure we first deliver a record breaking tournament that captures the imagination,
to provide those vital foundations. It is an exciting time as UEFA Women's EURO 2022 really
starts to take shape now, with the Pre-Sale, presented by Visa for tickets in July 2021. With
10 venues, nine host cities and over 700,000 tickets available there is a real opportunity for
people to play their part in creating a special tournament with incredible footballing talent on
display. With 16 of the best European Nations competing across 31 matches, we want to see
full stadiums, generating an incredible atmosphere, so be sure to register for the Pre-Sale,
presented by Visa so you don't miss out on getting tickets."
Nadine Kessler, UEFA Chief of Women's Football, said: "Today marks another
important moment in the build-up to what will be the biggest UEFA Women's EURO ever and
ground-breaking from start to finish. A moment that is there to draw attention to two
strategically fundamental topics, ticketing and legacy. Priorities we need to get right, and we
will get right. We are going to fill stadia, sell out matches, fans are going to come from all over
England, the whole UK, Europe and beyond. And when we have achieved this, we have left
the impression that was needed to amplify the efforts that have already gone into leaving a
legacy in England and beyond.
"The legacy, for all of us, won't stop with the final whistle at Wembley Stadium on 31
July 2022. I am delighted to see that The FA has found great partners for their legacy
programme and are treating this topic with a long term vision to bring women into the game
and provide environments they can thrive in. This Women's EURO needs to become a
benchmark and we all have our role to play in it. There is a unique chance to make a difference
to our sport, at a critical time. So, let's make it happen."
The opening match of the tournament takes place at Old Trafford on 6 July 2022. The
semi finals will be held at Sheffield's Bramall Lane and Milton Keynes' Stadium MK ahead of
the showcase Final at Wembley Stadium on 31 July 2022. Each venue, other than Old
Trafford and Wembley, will host a minimum of three games each during the tournament.
The Pre-Sale, presented by Visa will run from 13 July until 10 August 2021. As part of
the Pre-Sale, Visa cardholders will be given the opportunity to be among the first to purchase
their tickets for the tournament, alongside fans that pre-register now at
UEFA.com/womenseuro/ticketing. The public ballot will open following the draw which
takes place on 28 October 2021 live on BBC, with tickets going on general sale from mid-
February 2022.
Although, all are planning for full stadiums in summer 2022, a robust refund policy
will be in place if fixtures are postponed, cancelled, have reduced capacity or a change of
venue is introduced due to Covid.
A ticket resale platform will be available in 2022 for ticket holders to use and re-sell
their tickets at face value pre-tournament to another fan. More will be communicated in the
coming months.
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