2031 Women’s World Cup Bid Lists 14 U.S. Stadiums, 4 Mexico Venues, and Jamaica, Costa Rica

The United States Soccer Federation unveiled its ambitious bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup on Friday, proposing 14 American stadiums as part of a joint hosting package with Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica that includes 20 primary venues across the four nations. FIFA released the bid books for both the 2031 and 2035 tournaments, with the U.S.-led consortium standing as the sole bidder for 2031—facing no competition from the United Kingdom's unopposed proposal for 2035. Final approval is slated for FIFA's congress on April 30, 2026, but the bid's expansive scope signals a transformative event for women's soccer, projecting 4.5 million attendees and $4 billion in revenue, dwarfing the $570 million from the 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand.

The 48-nation expanded format would leverage seven U.S. stadiums already set for the 2026 men's World Cup: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas; Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey; NRG Stadium in Houston; SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California; Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri; and Lumen Field in Seattle. Complementing these are seven additional U.S. sites: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina; Empower Field at Mile High in Denver; U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis; Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee; Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida; Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego; and a proposed new NFL venue on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C. Notably, Orlando and the RFK area hosted matches in the 1994 men's World Cup, adding historical resonance.

Mexico's contribution mirrors its 2026 commitments with Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, plus Estadio Corona in Torreón as a fourth option. National stadiums in Kingston, Jamaica, and San José, Costa Rica, round out the core 20, with Saprissa Stadium listed as an alternate for Costa Rica. The bid extends to 50 total sites, including 26 more U.S. possibilities like Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts; Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia; Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California; and others such as M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Notably absent are Miami's Hard Rock Stadium—the sole 2026 men's venue excluded—and Chicago, which withdrew from 2026 bidding over FIFA's financial stipulations.

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Ticket pricing aims for accessibility, starting at $35 for group-stage economy seats and climbing to $120–$600 for the final, with premium sections capped at 10–20% of capacity in most venues—a contrast to the opaque dynamic pricing for the 2026 men's event, where base fares range from $60 to $6,730. Organizers envision vibrant fan festivals and watch parties to amplify engagement, backed by $1.4 billion in projected marketing and sponsorship revenue. By exceeding FIFA's venue minimum, the bid underscores a commitment to regional diversity and optimal conditions, though final selections may take years amid ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

This unopposed bid positions North America to host its second Women's World Cup, following the 2003 tournament relocated to the U.S. amid SARS concerns. For women's soccer, the 2031 edition promises unprecedented scale, building on the sport's surging popularity and leveraging the 2026 men's infrastructure for a seamless legacy of global spectacle.

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