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Unity Pitch unveiled in Sydney\/Gadigal, representing the vibrant cultures of the two host nations; nine cities across two host countries celebrate \u2018One Year to Go\u2019 milestone by lighting up iconic monuments and creating unique cultural events; tickets to go on sale from 6 October \u2013 available from just $20 AUD\/NZD for adults and $10 AUD\/NZD for children.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Celebrations marking \u2018One Year To Go\u2019 until the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023 kicked off with a cultural lighting ceremony at dawn in Hamilton\/Kirikiriroa, New Zealand, followed by the unveiling of a Unity Pitch in Sydney\/Gadigal, Australia and coordinated evening light shows across the tournament\u2019s nine Host Cities.<\/p>\n A Unity Pitch located on Barangaroo Reserve in Sydney\/Gadigal, was unveiled by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to mark the milestone date on the road to the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023. Created with the tournament\u2019s colourful livery in mind, it will be open to the public and local football groups until 24 July, before touring each of the tournament\u2019s nine Host Cities over the next year. A Unity Pitch will be gifted to both Host Countries, Australia and New Zealand, as part of\u00a0FIFA\u2019s commitment to leave\u00a0a lasting legacy\u00a0in the region.<\/p>\n Speaking at the unveiling of the Unity Pitch FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said:<\/p>\n \u201cToday is a great day in the build up to the ninth edition of the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup. The excitement at the lighting ceremony in Hamilton\/Kirikiriroa and the enthusiasm around women\u2019s football here at Barangaroo Reserve for unveiling of the Unity Pitch, is wonderful and this support and passion will make the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup truly unforgettable. This competition will provide a platform to inspire and unite through the power of women\u2019s football and FIFA, together with the host countries, looks forward to welcoming players and fans from around the world and going Beyond Greatness together in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n FIFA also announced today that tickets for the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup will go on sale online from 6 October with tickets starting from $20 for adults and $10 for children.<\/p>\n FIFA\u2019s Chief Women\u2019s Football Officer Sarai Bareman said:<\/p>\n \u201cToday is a hugely exciting milestone and with qualifications taking place around the world for the competition, more community spaces for women and girls to play football, and tickets about to be released, FIFA is hugely excited to see women\u2019s football go Beyond Greatness in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n Following on from the events in Hamilton\/Kirikiriroa, New Zealand and Sydney\/Gadigal, Australia, iconic locations such as the Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower in Auckland\/T\u0101maki Makaurau, and Parliament buildings in Wellington\/Te Whanganui-a-Tara, as well as locations in Melbourne\/Naarm, Brisbane\/Meaanjin, Adelaide\/Tarntanya, Perth\/Boorloo and Dunedin\/ \u014ctepoti were lit up to celebrate \u2018One Year to Go\u2019 until the biggest competition in women\u2019s football comes to the Southern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n Later this evening the FIFA Secretary General will turn on the lights of Sydney Harbour Bridge. More information and VNR can be found here\u00a0(https:\/\/fifa.fans\/3yVD7nZ<\/a>).<\/p>\n Full ticketing details and pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date. To register your interest, please visit FIFA.com\/beyondgreatness\u00a0(https:\/\/fifa.fans\/3z02wgq<\/a>)<\/p>\n For the latest news and information on the tournament, visit FIFA.com\/womensworldcup\u00a0(https:\/\/fifa.fans\/3cwozUp<\/a>) or use the hashtag #FIFAWWC and #BeyondGreatness.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n