Mad about football? FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Trophy Tour

Football fans will have an opportunity to see the original FIFA Women’s World Cup™. 

The trophy will be in Ōtepoti Dunedin from 22-25 June as part of the biggest tour in the history of the women’s tournament, covering all 32 participating nations and the nine host cities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Join in the fun activities on Friday 23 June at a Pop-up event at the Otago Museum Reserve, 363 Great King Street from 12.30 – 1.30pm 

Trophy schedule 

Thursday 22 June  

Mini Tournament/Skills day  

12.30-2.30pm*, Logan Park Artificial Turf  

Fun skill sessions and football games for girls aged between 11-13. Open to spectators.  

Thursday 22 June  

Girls High School Girls League Games  

3.45–5.00pm*, Logan Park Artificial Turf  

Players in the Girls High School leagues will have the opportunity to have a picture taken with the trophy. Open to spectators.    

*Please note: The trophy itself will only be at the Logan Park turf between 1.30pm-4.30pm.  

Friday 23 June  

Pop-up event 

12.30-1.30pm, Otago Museum Reserve, 363 Great King Street  

Come down to the Museum Reserve, take part in some fun football activity and get up close with the original trophy. Open to public.   

Friday 23 June   

A trip to the mall  

3.30-5.30pm, Mall located at 211 George Street, Dunedin  

Meet tournament mascot Tazuni™, a little blue penguin, and get your photo taken with the trophy. Open to public.   

Saturday 24 June  

Saturday Junior Football  

9.15am–12.15pm, Kensington Oval   

Meet FIFA Legend™ Kristine Lilly and tournament mascot Tazuni™, and get a photo with the trophy. Open to public.   

Saturday 24 June  

Photo opportunity  

2.30-4.00pm, Edgar Centre  

Get a photo with the original trophy. Open to public.   

Saturday 24 June    

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival  

6.00pm-9.00pm, First Church, Dunedin  

Celebrate the winter solstice at this magical annual event, see the original trophy and meet FIFA Legend™ Kristine Lilly and tournament mascot Tazuni™, a little blue penguin. Ticketed event.    

Sunday 25 June  

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity Have a Go Day  

10.00am-11.00am, ‘Dunedin’ Stadium, Gate F  

Led by the Halberg Foundation, this event will showcase a range of adapted sports including blind football, adapted football, powerchair football, and up to 10 other sports. Get up close and personal with the trophy and meet FIFA Legend™ Kristine Lilly. Participation and spectator opportunities for delegates, and whānau. Open to public.   

Sunday 25 June  

Dunedin Polar Plunge  

11.45am–1.00pm, St Clair Surf Life Saving Club, St Clair  

Dress up, join in the celebrations, get your photo taken with the trophy ahead of the 12pm plunge, and snuggle up to Tazuni™ to get warm again. Gold coin koha. Open to public.   

More info  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ original trophy then travels to Christchurch / Ōtautahi.     

For more information about how you can see the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, visit:  https://www.dunedinnz.com/trophy-tour  

To find out more about ticketing for Dunedin matches, visit  https://www.dunedinnz.com/visit/dunedin-events/fifawwc2023