2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Generates $48.9m Net Economic Benefit to Auckland Region
Friday 15 December 2023, 5:03AM
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A new report has shown that the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup generated a NZD $48.9m net economic benefit to the Auckland region of New Zealand, where it was hosted.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Impact Evaluation for Auckland found that the event generated a GDP of $87.1m for the area, with visitor numbers and nights surpassing initial projections by 49% and 35% respectively.
Over 90,000 people visited the FIFA Fan Festival at The Cloud on Queen's Wharf, and 350,719 tickets were issued for matches held at Eden Park.
Permanent colourful Futsal-sized pitches were also donated by FIFA, as part of the tournament's legacy.
Report: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Impact Evaluation for Auckland