New Jersey explores hosting 2031 Women's World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
New Jersey has expressed interest in hosting matches for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. A memorandum of understanding was signed by Jill Kotner Hirsch, head of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, indicating the state’s readiness to accommodate such an event. The document outlines the advantages of New Jersey as a venue, including substantial seating and amenities at a world-class stadium. Governor Mikie Sherrill's administration is enthusiastic about potentially showcasing New Jersey as a key destination for major sporting events. Plans and negotiations are still fluid, with a bid not yet formally submitted.
- •New Jersey signed a memorandum of understanding on March 16, 2026.
- •The state did not include New York in its hosting plans for 2031.
- •Governor Sherrill emphasizes New Jersey's need for a beneficial deal.
- •New Jersey has hosted matches in the past, recently for the 2026 World Cup.
- •No formal bid has been made for the 2031 tournament yet.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — New Jersey could host 2031 Women’s World Cup | Exclusive
"New Jersey "would welcome the opportunity to bring that energy back for the Women’s World Cup," said a spokesperson for the governor.
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