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Women’s World Cup Final will be shown on big screen in Piccadilly Gardens
Let’s see who team manager Sarina Wiegman will pick for the starting 11 for Sunday’s final. Good luck, Lionesses!
The Lionesses will go head-to-head with Spain for the FIFA World Cup Final with the game being shown on big screens in Manchester city centre.
With interest in the Women’s FIFA World Cup now at fever pitch, football fans will be able to watch the big game live in Piccadilly Gardens, as England take on Spain on Sunday, (August 20th).
After a 3-1 victory against Australia on Wednesday (August 16th), the team became the first English side since 1966 to reach the final on the world stage.
Goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo secured their win, taking them through.
Thousands of supporters are expected to make their way to the city centre to cheer our women on, in what will be a tense game as they battle to bring home the World Cup 2023 trophy.
A fan-zone is being set up for the day with two big screens which will show the build-up to the match and live as-it-happens coverage of what is sure to be a thrilling match between the two sides.
Entrance into this area will be from 10am on a first-come, first-served basis, with capacity capped at 6,000.
Fans will be able to choose whether to watch the big screen action from the strictly no-alcohol grassed area of Piccadilly Gardens, or from the adjoining raised platform area with its existing bars which will operate in accordance with their usual Sunday licensing restrictions.
People wanting to enter the fan-zone to watch the action are encouraged to travel light, with no big bags, and to bring their own brunch and soft drinks. No glasses or bottles will be allowed, and bag searches will be in operation.
Councillor John Hacking, Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure, said: “As a city that loves its football it has been absolutely fantastic to watch the skill and determination shown by the Lionesses over these last few weeks in the World Cup.
“Getting to the Final is a massive achievement and we want them to know that the whole of Manchester is behind them.
“So if you’re looking for some big screen action to cheer the Lionesses on and an atmosphere to rival that in Australia, Piccadilly Gardens is the place to be. But whatever you do – and wherever you are, this is one match you don’t want to miss!”