2027 Women’s World Cup Venue Guide: Cities, Stadiums, Transport and Accommodation
BRAZIL 2027
Eight cities. Eight stadiums. One World Cup stretching across Brazil from Porto Alegre to Fortaleza.
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be played in Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
Distance will shape the tournament experience. Following one team could require domestic flights, hotel changes and travel between regions with different climates, costs and rhythms.
The eight Brazil 2027 host cities
| City | Stadium | Main airport | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | Mineirão | Confins, CNF | Southeast |
| Brasília | National Stadium | Brasília, BSB | Central-West |
| Fortaleza | Arena Castelão | Fortaleza, FOR | Northeast |
| Porto Alegre | Beira-Rio | Salgado Filho, POA | South |
| Recife | Arena de Pernambuco | Recife, REC | Northeast |
| Rio de Janeiro | Maracanã | Galeão, GIG, and Santos Dumont, SDU | Southeast |
| Salvador | Arena Fonte Nova | Salvador, SSA | Northeast |
| São Paulo | Arena de São Paulo | Guarulhos, GRU, and Congonhas, CGH | Southeast |
A World Cup shaped by distance
Brazil is a continental-sized country. The eight host cities do not form a simple route, and some journeys will exceed one thousand kilometres.
Flying will be the main option for travelling between regions. Fans should wait for the draw and full match schedule before booking an entire route.
Do not book every domestic flight before knowing your team’s group, host cities and match dates.
HOST CITY 1
Belo Horizonte and the Mineirão
Belo Horizonte returns to the centre of a World Cup. The Mineirão is one of Brazil’s most recognisable stadiums and hosted matches at the men’s World Cups in 1950 and 2014.
Stadium
Mineirão.
Airport
Belo Horizonte International Airport, Confins, code CNF.
Transport
The airport is outside the city centre. Transfers require a bus, taxi, ride-hailing service or private transport.
Where to stay
Savassi and Lourdes offer strong urban infrastructure. Pampulha reduces the distance to the stadium. The city centre often provides more affordable options.
What fans should consider
The Mineirão area becomes busy before and after matches. Staying nearby makes matchday easier, but places visitors farther from some dining and commercial districts.
HOST CITY 2
Brasília and the National Stadium
Brazil’s capital will provide one of the tournament’s largest stadiums. Its urban design requires more careful travel planning than a compact city.
Stadium
Brasília National Stadium.
Airport
Brasília International Airport, code BSB.
Transport
The airport has ground connections to the main hotel areas. Special buses, taxis and ride-hailing services will be useful for reaching the stadium.
Where to stay
The North and South Hotel Sectors contain much of the city’s accommodation and provide practical access to the stadium and major urban areas.
HOST CITY 3
Fortaleza and Arena Castelão
Fortaleza will take the World Cup to Brazil’s northeast. The city combines a strong football culture, major tourism activity and warm temperatures throughout much of the year.
Stadium
Arena Castelão.
Airport
Fortaleza International Airport, code FOR.
Transport
The stadium is not located in the coastal district. Travel time will depend on traffic and tournament transport operations.
Where to stay
Meireles and Praia de Iracema offer hotels, restaurants and services. Staying there improves the tourism experience, but increases the distance to Castelão.
HOST CITY 4
Porto Alegre and Beira-Rio
Porto Alegre will be the southernmost host city. June and July fall during winter in southern Brazil, creating conditions different from those in the northeast.
Stadium
Beira-Rio.
Airport
Salgado Filho International Airport, code POA.
Transport
The city has buses, metropolitan rail, taxis and ride-hailing services. Stadium access roads could face closures and special controls on matchdays.
Where to stay
Moinhos de Vento, Cidade Baixa and the Historic Centre offer different experiences. Praia de Belas has a convenient location near the stadium.
HOST CITY 5
Recife and Arena de Pernambuco
Recife will be one of the main gateways to the tournament in the northeast. The stadium’s location separates the urban tourism experience from the matchday journey.
Stadium
Arena de Pernambuco.
Airport
Recife International Airport, code REC.
Transport
The arena is located in São Lourenço da Mata, outside the main tourist district. The journey could require metro connections, special services, buses, taxis or ride-hailing.
Where to stay
Boa Viagem has the largest concentration of hotels and provides practical airport access. The journey to the stadium will be longer.
HOST CITY 6
Rio de Janeiro and the Maracanã
The Maracanã will provide the tournament’s most recognisable setting. The stadium carries World Cup history, finals, pressure and a scale suited to the competition’s biggest matches.
Stadium
Maracanã.
Airports
Galeão, code GIG, and Santos Dumont, code SDU.
Transport
The stadium has metro and train access. On matchdays, public transport is usually more predictable than travelling by car.
Where to stay
Copacabana and Ipanema contain much of the tourist accommodation. Botafogo offers strong connections. Tijuca and Maracanã reduce the distance to the stadium.
HOST CITY 7
Salvador and Arena Fonte Nova
Salvador will bring one of Brazil 2027’s most distinctive atmospheres. Arena Fonte Nova sits close to the historic centre and areas with major cultural activity.
Stadium
Arena Fonte Nova.
Airport
Salvador International Airport, code SSA.
Transport
The city has metro, buses, taxis and ride-hailing services. Campo da Pólvora station provides access to the stadium area.
Where to stay
Barra and Rio Vermelho offer tourist services and dining. Pelourinho places visitors near the historic centre. The choice should balance tourism and stadium access.
HOST CITY 8
São Paulo and Arena de São Paulo
São Paulo will be one of the tournament’s main arrival points and a centre for accommodation, media and commercial activity.
Stadium
Arena de São Paulo, located in Itaquera.
Airports
Guarulhos, code GRU, and Congonhas, code CGH.
Transport
The stadium has rail and metro access through Corinthians-Itaquera. Public transport will be the main option on high-demand matchdays.
Where to stay
Paulista, Jardins, Pinheiros and Vila Mariana offer strong infrastructure and connections. Itaquera reduces the stadium journey but sits far from several tourist districts.
How to choose the right host city
For the stadium experience
Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte offer large venues with major football history.
For football and beaches
Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro provide the most direct combination.
For fewer international connections
São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro usually offer the strongest international air connections.
For a different experience
Brasília offers distinctive architecture and urban planning. Porto Alegre will bring winter conditions and its own football identity.
Frequently asked questions about the host cities
How many host cities will the 2027 Women’s World Cup have?
The tournament will be played across eight Brazilian cities.
Will matches be played at the Maracanã?
Yes. The Maracanã has been confirmed as one of the eight stadiums.
Is driving between host cities a good option?
Only for selected routes. Flying will be more practical for most journeys between regions.
When should I book accommodation?
After the draw and full schedule are published, unless the booking offers flexible cancellation.