2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - Host Cities

Host Cities

Auckland Hamilton Wellington Christchurch

Matches were played in four New Zealand cities:

  • The Auckland conurbation, New Zealand's largest metropolitan area, hosted the final and 3rd place playoff. The designated host stadium is located in North Shore City.
  • Hamilton hosted two of the quarter-finals.
  • Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, hosted two of the quarter-finals.
  • Christchurch, the only host city in the South Island, hosted the semi-finals.

Pool matches were spread evenly among these cities. The host nation, New Zealand, was based mostly in Auckland but played one pool match in Wellington.

North Harbour Stadium

Location: Auckland (North Shore City)
Capacity: 25,000

 Waikato Stadium

Location: Hamilton
Capacity: 26,500

 Wellington Stadium
(Westpac Stadium)

Location: Wellington
Capacity: 36,500

 Queen Elizabeth II Park

Location: Christchurch
Capacity: 20,000

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