Scottish Premiership stadium included alongside Hampden in proposed joint UK bid to host Women's World Cup

The FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA and FA of Wales have officially submitted their joint bid for the tournament, which would be the largest single-sport event ever staged in the UK. The bid includes 22 proposed stadiums – 16 in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland – across 16 host cities.

The tournament would involve 104 matches contested by 48 teams over 39 days, with 48 team base camp training sites, 82 venue-specific training sites and 32 Fifa Fan Festival Sites proposed.

Hampden, the home of the Scottish national team in Glasgow, has a capacity of 51,866, while Easter Road, the Edinburgh base of Scottish Premiership club Hibernian, can hold 20,421 spectators.

Melissa Andreatta, Scotland women’s national team head coach, said: "It would mean the world to welcome all of the countries to our shores to host the biggest event in world football.

"The potential impact would affect so many facets of our game from profile to infrastructure, not least the inspiration it'll provide for the players of the future to chase their dreams.

"Hosting the Fifa Women's World Cup in 2035 would also add to that rich legacy that Scotland already has in the women's game, a legacy that we want to continue to enhance as we build towards a potential pinnacle in 2035.

"The impact of bringing the World Cup to our nation would be felt for decades, driving participation, investment and equality at every level of the sport."

Michael McArdle, Scottish FA head of elite women’s football, said: "Our bid to host the Fifa Women's World Cup reflects both the pride we have in how far the women's game has come in Scotland and the excitement for where it can go next.

"Bringing the world's best to our nation will inspire our players and coaches of today and tomorrow. Hosting the tournament would also provide a significant boost for our clubs, our competitions and our youth development pathways.

"Most importantly, it supports our vision for Scotland to be a nation that competes on the world stage regularly and continues to inspire future generations."

Shirley Martin, Scottish FA head of girls' and women's football, said: "Hosting the Fifa Women's World Cup in 2035 would be transformational for girls' and women's football in Scotland.

"This bid is about far more than securing a global tournament — it's about creating long-lasting opportunities, inspiring the next generation, and showcasing the incredible potential of our players, coaches, volunteers and communities.

"Scotland has a proud footballing heritage and a rapidly growing women's game, and we believe we can deliver a tournament that is innovative, inclusive and truly world class. It would be a momentous milestone for the women's game in Scotland and we are ready to rise to that challenge."

The full list of 22 stadiums are: Belfast – Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park; Birmingham – Sports Quarter Stadium1 and Villa Park; Brighton & Hove – American Express Stadium; Bristol – Ashton Gate; Cardiff – Cardiff City Stadium and Principality Stadium; Edinburgh – Easter Road; Glasgow – Hampden Park; Leeds – Elland Road; Liverpool – Hill Dickinson Stadium; London – Chelsea FC Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Selhurst Park, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wembley Stadium; Manchester – Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford; Newcastle – St James’ Park; Nottingham – City Ground; Sunderland – Stadium of Light; Wrexham – STōK Racecourse.