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UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Roadshow heads to Brighton

England legend Fara Williams to attend this Saturday's event on Hove Lawns.

By BHAFC • 22 June 2022

The event on Hove Lawns runs from 11am-5pm on Saturday.

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Roadshow will stop in Brighton on 25 June as part of a nationwide tour.

England Legend Fara Williams will attend the event at Hove Promenade.

The UEFA Women’s EURO Roadshow is visiting all nine host cities ahead of the opening match and is offering interactive challenges, an immersive TV studio, live music and a chance to have your picture taken with the trophy.

The free roadshow, supported by Brighton and Hove City Council, will get underway at Hove Promenade on 25 June, offering visitors a chance to get involved in this summer’s unmissable tournament. 

Local entertainment will be on offer throughout, with DJ’s performing live, along with a host of other exciting acts on the line-up. Fans will also have a chance to have their picture taken with the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 trophy and win tickets to games at the tournament.

The UEFA Euros 2022 roadshow comes to Brighton & Hove on Saturday.

England legend Fara Williams, who recently will be heading to the event and will be joined by a variety of footballing talent including grassroot coaches from the Sussex FA, freestylers, and members of Albion's under-21 squad.

Williams is England’s most capped player with 172 appearances for her country. The former midfielder represented England at two UEFA Women’s EURO championships, three FIFA World Cups and the London 2012 Olympics.

She said: “Some of the biggest names in the game will be playing right here in England and it’s going to be really special. I’m excited to be able to experience UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 as a fan this summer, as the crowds will be unlike anything European football has seen before. Accessibility is definitely a big part of generating that atmosphere, so it’s great to see events like the Roadshow’s helping to introduce more people to the game”.

UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Tournament Director, Chris Bryant said: “We’re delighted to bring the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 roadshow to Brighton. With the city hosting three fixtures, the event is a great way to get more people involved in the tournament. We’ve got an exciting day ahead which will help to introduce more people to the women’s game in a fun environment that the whole family can enjoy together."

You can try your hand at TV presenting at the roadshow.

Anyone wanting to get involved in grassroots football and learn more about other routes to get into the sport, will have an opportunity to do so at the Roadshow, with visitors able to try a range of industry related roles such as matchday presenting and interviewing in a special TV studio.

UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Roadshow will be open from 11am – 5pm on Saturday 25th June at Hove Promenade. Match tickets for fixtures including games at the Community Stadium will also be available for purchase on the day.

Full details of the route and timings are available here

Brighton will host three tournament fixtures, including a quarter final tie.

Tickets are on sale now for fans to experience a history making tournament that aims to unite football and communities and amplify the growth of the women’s game. Click here to buy. 

Prices start at £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s.