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Leicester to play in Perth Tournament

Leicester City Women will travel to Perth, Australia this summer to compete in the inaugural Perth International Football Cup as part of the 2024-25 pre-season calendar.

 

The tournament will see the Foxes compete for a place in the Perth International Cup Final, with Manchester City, West Ham United and French Division 1 Féminine outfit Paris Saint Germain also in attendance.

 

Formatting will see the two semi finals staged at HBF Park, with the opening game taking place between Manchester City and LCFC Women on Wednesday 28 August, followed by West Ham United vs. Paris Saint Germain.

 

Sunday 1 September will see Perth’s Optus Stadium host a thrilling double-header of action with a third-place final before the showcase finale later that day.

 

Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said: “We are thrilled to be a part of the inaugural Perth International Football Cup. This tournament represents an exciting opportunity for our team to compete on a global stage and to further showcase the growth and talent within women’s football.

 

“Playing against such strong teams in a high-profile competition will undoubtedly be a valuable experience for our squad. We look forward to engaging with our fans in Australia and contributing to the rising popularity of the women’s game internationally.”

 

HBF Park, located close to Perth's business direct, currently boasts a capacity of 20,500 fans, while the final venue - Optus Stadium - boasts an impressive 61,266 capacity.

 

Hosted by TEG Sport, the company is a producer and promoter of live sporting events featuring the world’s biggest sporting teams and brands.

 

Corporate Hospitality packages available now from VIP NOW (www.vipnow.com.au) and General Admission Tickets start from $29 and go on sale at 9AM AWST on Friday 28 June from Ticketek Australia. For event information go to TEGSport.com.au.

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