FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Stadium Guide: Brazil's Eight Venues
Short overview
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will be held in Brazil, marking the tournament's first edition in South America. Eight stadiums, all previously used in the 2014 Men's World Cup, will host matches from June 24, 2027. The full schedule will be announced on August 20, 2026.
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™ will be the first edition of the tournament to be held in South America, with Brazil serving as the host nation. Eight stadiums across the country have been selected as venues, all of which previously hosted matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. The tournament will run from 24 June 2027, featuring 32 women's national teams from all six confederations. The complete match schedule is set to be announced on 20 August 2026.
Venue Overview
Each of the eight stadiums has a unique history and will host a varying number of matches, ranging from seven to nine. Below is a detailed breakdown of the venues, their locations, and the fixtures they will host.
Mineirão – Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Opened in 1965 and renovated in 2012, the Mineirão is one of the most iconic stadiums from Brazilian football's golden era. It was originally built to serve as the home ground for both Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro, though today only Cruzeiro calls it home. The stadium gained notoriety during the 2014 World Cup when it hosted the semi-final in which Brazil suffered a historic 7-1 defeat to Germany. For the 2027 tournament, the Mineirão will host eight matches: six group-stage games, one Round of 16 tie, and one quarter-final.
2027 fixtures at Mineirão:
- Saturday, 26 June: Group C match
- Monday, 28 June: Group G match
- Wednesday, 30 June: Group B match
- Friday, 2 July: Group F match
- Monday, 5 July: Group C match
- Wednesday, 7 July: Group E match
- Sunday, 11 July: Round of 16 | 1B v 2A
- Friday, 16 July: Quarter-final
Estádio Nacional – Brasília, Federal District
Located in the Brazilian capital, the Estádio Nacional is the country's second-largest stadium after its renovation, which was completed in time for the 2014 World Cup. It hosted seven matches at that tournament, including Brazil's third-place play-off defeat to the Netherlands. The stadium also served as a venue for the Rio 2016 Olympic Football Tournaments and hosted the return of the Supercopa Rei do Brasil in 2020. In 2027, it will again host seven matches: six group-stage games and one Round of 16 fixture.
2027 fixtures at Estádio Nacional:
- Friday, 25 June: Group B match
- Sunday, 27 June: Group E match
- Thursday, 1 July: Group C match
- Sunday, 4 July: Group A match (Brazil third game)
- Tuesday, 6 July: Group D match
- Thursday, 8 July: Group H match
- Tuesday, 13 July: Round of 16 | 1H v 2G
Castelão – Fortaleza, Ceará
The Castelão, opened in 1972 and reopened in 2013 after a complete renovation, is home to Série A clubs Ceará and Fortaleza. It has hosted the Brazilian men's national team in both friendlies and competitive matches, including a memorable quarter-final victory over Colombia in the 2014 World Cup. Notably, Pope John Paul II held a mass at the stadium in 1980. For the 2027 tournament, the Castelão will host nine matches: six group-stage games, two Round of 16 encounters, and one quarter-final.
2027 fixtures at Castelão:
- Saturday, 26 June: Group D match
- Monday, 28 June: Group G match
- Friday, 2 July: Group E match
- Sunday, 4 July: Group H match
- Tuesday, 6 July: Group D match
- Thursday, 8 July: Group G match
- Saturday, 10 July: Round of 16 | 1A v 2B
- Tuesday, 13 July: Round of 16 | 1F v 2E
- Saturday, 17 July: Quarter-final
Estádio Beira-Rio – Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Opened in 1969 and reopened in 2014, the Estádio Beira-Rio is the home ground of Internacional, who won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2006 and has produced legends such as Paulo Roberto Falcão, Taffarel, and Dunga. Affectionately known as “Gigante” (Giant in Portuguese), the stadium was built on land reclaimed from Lake Guaíba. It will host seven matches in 2027, though the specific fixtures have not yet been detailed.
2027 fixtures at Beira-Rio: To be announced.
As the tournament approaches, further details on the remaining venues and match assignments will be released. The 2027 Women's World Cup promises to be a landmark event, bringing the world's best women's football to South America for the first time.
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