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Women's World Cup Canada 2015

Updates and travel advice on the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (Photo: Canada Soccer)

Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (Photo: Canada Soccer)

The FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup takes place from 6 June to 5 July 2015 with matches taking place in Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal and Moncton. This page has useful information and tips for football fans travelling to Canada.

Those visiting Canada should review the Foreign Office鈥檚 travel advice. It includes information on entry requirements, health, and local laws. Visitors can also review .

On match day

  • arrive early at matches to avoid problems at the gate and missing the start; build in as much time as possible when travelling
  • for information or questions regarding tickets review . You can also call 1-855-915-2015 or email info@fwwc2015.ca
  • there鈥檚 no re-entry to a stadium after a match has begun
  • doubleheader match days will have 1 ticket for both matches; tickets can鈥檛 be shared on the same match day
  • racist or xenophobic material and attitudes won鈥檛 be tolerated

England鈥檚 knockout stage games

England was defeated in the semifinals by Japan on 1 July. They will now play Germany for third place on Saturday 4 July in Edmonton, Alberta at Commonwealth Stadium. The match is scheduled to start at 2pm local time.

Additional information for visitors to Edmonton is provided below. You should carry out further research for each place you plan to visit.

Edmonton

Arriving by air

(1000 Airport Road, Edmonton, Alberta) is located 30 kilometres south of downtown Edmonton along Alberta鈥檚 primary north-south access (Alberta Provincial Highway No.2). Edmonton International Airport is served by a large number of domestic and international airlines. Direct flights to the UK are available.

By car the airport is about 30 minutes from downtown, but it can take longer when traffic is heavier during the peak morning and afternoon travel periods.

Car hire operators are located a short walk from the terminal building on Level P1 (Ground Level) of the parkade. A taxi stand is located outside the domestic and international terminal and the flat rate for a taxi from the airport to downtown Edmonton is $55.

The Edmonton Skyshuttle is a popular cost-effective way to travel between Edmonton International Airport and various locations in Edmonton. The Skyshuttle pick-up point is centrally located on the Arrivals Level (next to door #7).

The also lists other options for travel to and from the airport, including shuttle services and scheduled bus service.

Arriving by road

Edmonton is connected to Saskatchewan and British Columbia via Highway 16 (Yellowhead Trail within city limits), and Calgary via Queen Elizabeth II Highway. It is about a 12 hour drive from Vancouver and 3 from Calgary.

Travel to Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal by car will take about 3 days.

Arriving by bus

A number of different bus lines, including , offer service to Edmonton. The main bus station is located at the Edmonton Bus Depot (10324 - 103RD ST). It is located just North of downtown and a short distance from Edmonton鈥檚 Commonwealth Stadium.

Arriving by train

The (12360-121 Street NW) is Edmonton鈥檚 rail access point. Rail service is offered to points west, including Jasper and Vancouver, as well as points east, including Toronto.

Visit for current timetables.

Climate

Edmonton鈥檚 average daily temperature in June and July is between 20掳C and 22掳C.

Getting to the stadium

(11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton, Alberta) is located just north-east of downtown Edmonton. It is about a 35 minute drive from the airport.

There will be security checks at the entrances. To avoid last minute crowds try to get to the stadium early.

Spectators can use the local for transportation to the stadium (as well as around the city). ETS will offer free public transportation to spectators with a game-day ticket, two hours (120 minutes) prior to kick-off and two hours after the games end. Taxi service is also available to the stadium.

Detailed information on getting to games can be found on the .

Further information on the stadium鈥檚 security, accessibility options, and concessions can be found by reviewing the .

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Updates to this page

Published 22 May 2015
Last updated 2 July 2015 show all updates
  1. Updated time and location of England's next match

  2. Added travel information for Edmonton.

  3. Added travel information for Vancouver in advance on England's quarter-final match.

  4. Updated travel advice to reflect Round of 16 matches

  5. First published.