The flags have been raised and the countdown is really beginning as we head towards a record-breaking UEFA Women's EURO 2022.
Yesterday marked 100 days until show time when the world’s leading football players take aim and England gets behind the Lionesses.
Much like the UEFA 2020 Euro, the 2021 Women's Euro was delayed for a year due to the currently ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Milton Keynes is proud to be hosting four games at Stadium MK this year involving Germany, Spain, Denmark and Finland, as well as a semi-final, in what’s expected to be a record-breaking tournament for women’s football.
Some lucky fans have already secured their attendance via a public ballot, but remaining tickets go on general sale at 8am on Monday 28 March, with exactly 100 days to go to show time. Tickets start at £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s.
To register for tickets, click here.
On all local match days, a carnival-like Fan Party will be held at Station Square in Central Milton Keynes, which will be fully decorated in tournament colours.
This will be where thousands of supporters arriving by train and car will join local families, groups, and other fans to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy music, films and other entertainment, a family fun zone, refreshments, and football-themed exhibitions. From Station Square, fans will be able to make their way to Stadium MK via dedicated shuttle buses.
Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr Mohammed Khan and Cabinet Member for Sport Cllr Jane Carr raised the national flags of Germany, Denmark, Spain, and Finland at Station Square this week to signal the countdown.
Cabinet Member for Sport Cllr Jane Carr said: “This is absolutely shaping up to be a once in a life-time event on our doorstep, where we can experience brilliant world class football alongside some family-friendly free activities, or just soak up the atmosphere of celebration and excitement. I’m really looking forward to showing the visiting fans from around the world a warm welcome, as well as unlocking opportunities in grassroots football to many more girls and women locally.”
MK Council is also one of ten local authorities in the country that will host a vibrant arts programme as part of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 in England this summer.
The exciting national cultural programme is supported by £800,000 funding from Arts Council England, thanks to National Lottery players.
You can find out more here: Milton Keynes to host cultural programme for UEFA Women's Euros 2022
