FIFA has officially revealed the trophy for its new Women’s Champions Cup in London, ahead of the inaugural finals week scheduled for next month. The event, presented by Alex Scott and Jill Ellis, marks a major step in establishing an intercontinental stage for women’s club football.
Tournament Format and Qualified Clubs
The competition brings together continental champions from four major confederations:
- UEFA: Arsenal (England)
- CONMEBOL: Corinthians (Brazil)
- Concacaf: Gotham FC (USA)
- CAF: ASFAR (Morocco)
Match Schedule and Venues
The action begins with semi-finals at Brentford Stadium on Wednesday, January 28:
- Gotham FC vs. Corinthians
- Arsenal vs. ASFAR
The final will take place at Arsenal Stadium on Sunday, February 1, using a high-profile venue to underline the tournament’s commercial ambitions.
A Global Benchmark
FIFA’s Chief Football Officer, Jill Ellis, emphasized that the tournament creates a “credible global stage” for the women’s game. For FIFA, this inaugural event serves as a critical test to measure market demand and broadcast interest for future expansion.