The Bay Area steps forward as a contender to host matches for the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, part of a joint bid from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. This submission stands alone as the only proposal received by FIFA, paving the way for an expanded tournament featuring 48 nations for the first time. Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara and Oracle Park in San Francisco appear among 49 venues across 35 cities in the official bid book, with selections narrowing to about 20 sites in coming years.
This opportunity builds on the region's thriving women's sports scene, recognized in November as the top city for women's athletics in the U.S. by The Athletic. Bay FC shattered attendance records with over 40,000 fans at an August game in Oracle Park, while the Golden State Valkyries achieved historic feats in their debut WNBA season, including playoff qualification and sold-out home games. The Bay Area Host Committee works to amplify these events, fostering visibility, tourism, and community ties through sports.
Recent successes underscore the area's readiness, such as hosting the National Women's Soccer League championship on November 22 at PayPal Park in San Jose. Looking ahead, the 2026 Men's World Cup at Levi's Stadium brings exciting group stage action with Qatar facing Switzerland on June 13, Austria against Jordan on June 15, Paraguay versus a European playoff winner on June 18, Jordan meeting Algeria on June 22, and Australia challenging Paraguay on June 25, plus a round of 32 matchup on July 1. These gatherings set the stage for even greater impact in 2031.
The tournament promises substantial economic lift, with projections of at least $4 billion in revenue from ticket sales alone as the premier women's sporting event globally. For San Jose and surrounding communities, hosting would draw international crowds to local venues, hotels, and attractions, enhancing the city's profile amid Silicon Valley's innovation hub.
For additional information on the Bay Area's involvement, visit https://www.bayareahostcommittee.com/
