The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is set to kick off on 20 July with all games being made available on Pasifika TV.
Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL) is proud to announce its partnership with FIFA to broadcast the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ (FWWC2023), which is being co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July – 20 August 2023 and shared across the Pacific via PCBL’s Pasifika TV service.
The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the first ever to be co-hosted in the southern hemisphere, featuring 32 teams competing in 64 matches across nine host cities and 10 stadiums.
Natasha Meleisea, PCBL Chief Executive Officer, says, “We are honoured to partner with FIFA on the delivery of the tournament across the Pacific. Over the years, FIFA has invested resources via its Confederation partners to develop the game throughout the Pacific. It is significant for us and what we are trying to achieve in the region, around growing the interest in women’s sport as a development pathway to leadership.”
FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer, Sarai Bareman, said, “We are delighted to work with Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited to ensure that all fans across the Pacific region can follow the matches live from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.
This is the first time the tournament will be taking place in Oceania, so it is a great opportunity for football fans of all ages to be inspired by the greatest names in our sport, competing in women’s football’s premier competition, in a time zone where they can watch all the action unfold in the early to late evening.”
The opening match kicks off in Aotearoa, New Zealand on 20 July at Eden Park with New Zealand versus Norway at 7.00pm (NZT), followed by Australia vs Republic of Ireland at 10.00pm (NZT). The final will be played at Sydney/Gadigal’s Stadium Australia.
As always, check in with your local broadcaster to see when the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be on your local channel.
For more information on matches, teams, and standings sail on over to the official FIFA website.
