Women's Euros 2021 tournament aiming for record gates at AESSEAL New York Stadium and host venues

THE 2021 UEFA Women's Euros head to Rotherham next summer with the goal of being the most attended tournament in the competition's history.

The AESSEAL New York Stadium will be hosting four matches, including a quarter-final on July 24, and throughout the competition aspiring footballers, members of the public and visitors from across Europe will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities and watch the action live at the stadium. 

The tournament is the 13th of its kind and is poised to be the biggest women's Euros to date, with more than 700,000 tickets available to fans and extensive coverage of every game of the tournament available on free-to-air television, radio and online. 

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Fans will be able to see some of the world's best players in action on home soil as 31 matches are played across 26 days of competition from July 7-August 1.

The NYS is one of ten host grounds, the others including Bramall Lane, Old Trafford, Manchester City Academy Stadium and Brighton and Hove Community Stadium.

And the Millers, no strangers to hosting international tournaments, are delighted to be welcoming the world's best in 2021.

Chairman Tony Stewart, said: "We are incredibly proud to once again be given the chance to showcase the football club and the town at another high-profile international event. 

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"Our involvement will not only help to continue to raise the profile of Rotherham United, but that of the town as a whole. It will be great to see the region benefit from all the activity. I am sure many local businesses will also reap the rewards from the supporters attending both domestically and overseas.

"The women's game continues to grow in this country and it is great to once again be involved with that whilst also displaying the positive attributes that Rotherham United can offer in the process."

Rotherham Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Cleaner, Greener Communities, Cllr Sarah Allen, said:  "Hosting the UEFA Women's Euro is a great opportunity for local girls and women to become involved in sport, offering them a chance to see inspiring female athletes on their doorstep. 

"It's also a chance for the town to showcase what Rotherham has to offer visitors, including our heritage sites, Town Centre and exciting new attractions such as the Gulliver's Valley Theme Park resort. 

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"Most of all, it's a fantastic way for the Rotherham community to come together and celebrate."

To register for tickets and for tournament news, competitions and volunteering opportunities, visit TheFA.com/WEURO2021