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Family fun at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ FIFA Fan Festival™
Fed Square will transform into the official home of the FIFA Fan Festival™ for Melbourne during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. This vibrant hub will be the epicentre of all things football, providing an immersive experience to celebrate the best women’s football in the world.
Starting on 20 July 2023, families can gather at Fed Square to watch the matches on the large screen while enjoying an exciting lineup of live music, entertainment, panel discussions, and engaging family activities.
The month-long program is free and live from 20 July 2023 for every game until 20 August 2023.
Melbourne’s FIFA Fan Festival™ highlights include:
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Game Screenings
Experience the exhilaration of live FIFA Women’s World Cup™ matches on the grand Big Screen at Fed Square.
Thursday 20 July 2023
5 pm – New Zealand vs Norway
8 pm – Australia vs Republic of Ireland
Friday 21 July 2023
12.30 pm – Nigeria vs Canada (streaming from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium)
3 pm – Philippines vs Switzerland
5.30 pm – Spain vs Costa Rica
Saturday 22 July 2023
11 am – USA vs Vietnam
5 pm – Zambia vs Japan
7.30 pm – England vs Haiti
10 pm – Denmark vs China PR
Sunday 23 July 2023
3 pm – Sweden vs South Africa
5.30 pm – Netherlands vs Portugal
8 pm – France vs Jamaica
Monday 24 July 2023
4 pm – Italy vs Argentina
6.30 pm – Germany vs Morocco (streaming from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium)
9 pm – Brazil vs Panama
Tuesday 25 July 2023
12 pm – Colombia vs Korea Republic (KOR)
3.30 pm – New Zealand vs Philippines
6 pm – Switzerland vs Norway
Wednesday 26 July 2023
3 pm – Japan vs Costa Rica
5.30 pm – Spain vs Zambia
10 pm – Canada vs Republic of Ireland
Thursday 27 July 2023
11 am – USA vs Netherlands
5.30 pm – Vietnam vs Portugal
8 pm – Australia vs Nigeria
Friday 28 July 2023
10 am – Argentina vs South Africa
6.30 pm – England vs Denmark
8 pm – China PR vs Haiti
Saturday 29 July 2023
5.30 pm – Sweden vs Italy
8 pm – France vs Brazil
10.30 pm – Jamaica vs Panama
Sunday 30 July 2023
2.30 pm – Korea Republic (KOR) vs Morocco
5 pm – Norway vs Philippines
5 pm – Switzerland vs New Zealand
7.30 pm – Germany vs Colombia
Monday 31 July 2023
5 pm – Spain vs Japan
5pm – Costa Rica vs Zambia
8 pm – Canada vs Australia (streaming from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium)
8 pm – Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria
Tuesday 1 August 2023
5 pm – USA vs Portugal
5 pm – Vietnam vs Netherlands
9 pm – China PR vs England
Wednesday 2 August 2023
5 pm – South Africa vs Italy
5 pm – Argentina vs Sweden
8 pm – France vs Panama
8 pm – Jamaica vs Brazil (streaming from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium)
Thursday 3 August 2023
8 pm – Korea Republic (KOR) vs Germany
8 pm – Morocco vs Colombia
Saturday 5 August 2023
3 pm – 1st in Group A vs 2nd in Group C
6 pm – 1st in Group C vs 2nd in Group A
Sunday 6 August 2023
12 pm – 1st in Group E vs 2nd in Group G
7 pm – 1st in Group G vs 2nd in Group E (streaming from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium)
Monday 7 August 2023
5.30 pm – 1st in Group D vs 2nd in Group B
8.30 pm – 1st in Group B vs 2nd in group D
Tuesday 8 August 2023
6 pm – 1st in Group H vs 2nd in Group F (streaming from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium)
9 pm – 1st in Group F vs 2nd Group H
Friday 11 August 2023
11 am – Quarter Final 1 (1 vs 3)
5.30 pm – Quarter Final 2 (2 vs 4)
Saturday 12 August 2023
5 pm – Quarter Final 3 (5 vs 7)
8.30 pm – Quarter Final 4 (6 vs 8)
Tuesday 15 August 2023
6 pm – Semi-Final 1 (A vs B)
Wednesday 16 August 2023
8 pm – Semi-Final 2 (C vs D)
Saturday 19 August 2023
6 pm – Third Place Final
Sunday 20 August 2023
8 pm – Final
Location: Fed Square
Price: FREE
Craft & Learn at Atrium
Kids can engage in sustainable craft stations, contribute to a community message wall, and explore the world of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and football. Don’t miss the opportunity for kids to participate in an exciting sustainable craft workshop, where they can build their very own football. Spaces are limited, so make sure to arrive early and secure a spot for this unique and hands-on activity.
Date & time:
21 – 23 July 2023, 3 pm – 5 pm
29 – 30 July 2023, 12 pm – 2 pm
5 August 2023, 2 pm – 4 pm
6 & 12 August 2023, 12 pm – 2 pm
Location: Atrium, Fed Square
Price: FREE
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Game Hub – Play
Head to the Games Hub to test your abilities with reaction walls, penalty shootout simulators, trivia quizzes, and even unleash your creativity. Complete with comfortable bean bags to relax and enjoy the experience with friends, you’ll never want to leave! Plus, there will be a face painter available on selected dates, so you and your family can proudly support your team with spirited face paint, no matter where you watch the game.
Date & Time: various times and dates
Location: Fed Square
Price: FREE
Entertainment
There will be an incredible lineup of stage performances at the FIFA Fan Festival™. With 15 days of stage activity planned, you want to make sure you don’t miss Friday 21 July at 7.30 pm to see Indigenous singer-songwriter, Sycco, and Monday 31 July at 7 pm to see Australian singer-songwriter Samantha Jade LIVE on stage. With other stage entertainment including DJs, singers, percussionists, football tricksters and dancers.
Please be aware that stage entertainment will only be live when there are no games being screened.
Date & time:
Thursday 20 July 2023, 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday 21 July 2023, 2.30 pm – 8.15 pm
Saturday 22 July 2023, 1 pm – 5.20 pm
Sunday 23 July 2023, 1 pm – 5.20 pm
Monday 24 July 2023, 4.50 pm -10.10 pm
Thursday 27 July 2023, TBC
Saturday 29 July 2023, 4.30 pm – 10.20 pm
Monday 31 July 2023, 4.20 pm – 9.10 pm
Wednesday 2 August 2023, 4.20 pm – 9.10 pm
Saturday 5 August 2023, 1 pm – 7.10 pm
Sunday 6 August 2023, 12.50 pm – 8.10 pm
Tuesday 8 August 2023, 5 pm – 10.10 pm
Saturday 12 August 2023, 3 pm – 11 pm
Saturday 19 August 2023, 4 pm – 9.45 pm
Sunday 20 August 2023, 4 pm – 9.45 pm
Location: Fed Square, main stage
Price: FREE
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