MATCH Hospitality has confirmed that Premier Hospitality, Elevate, and Overseas Network have been selected as its Officially Appointed Sales Agents in the United States for the sale of the Official Hospitality Programme of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.
LONDON/ZÜRICH - JUNE 4 2023 - MATCH Hospitality has appointed leading sports travel agencies, Premier Hospitality, Elevate, and Overseas Network, as its Sales Agent in the United States for the sale of the Official Hospitality Programme of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ which kicks off on July 20, 2023. For this edition of the tournament, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand will jointly host an expanded format event with 32 qualifying national teams, showcasing the best of women’s football.
Premier, Elevate and Overseas have formed a sales and marketing partnership with MATCH Hospitality that delivers a dedicated team of sales professionals providing clients with access to the best match ticket-inclusive hospitality packages for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™. The partnership will operate as MATCH Hospitality USA for this venture and will leverage the combined expertise and network of the agencies.
Official Hospitality offers a range of packages for all tastes: from MATCH Place which offers a simple, convenient means to secure your seats and enjoy the benefits of hospitality, to MATCH Club for passionate fans wanting a casual family-friendly environment; to MATCH Private Suite delivering exclusivity and an exceptional football viewing experience.
MATCH Hospitality is the world leader in sports hospitality and the exclusive rights holder of the FIFA Hospitality Programme, with a track record of delivering luxurious, stylish, and fun options for fans and guests. MATCH Hospitality has successfully operated the FIFA Commercial Hospitality Programmes for the previous four editions of the FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa, Brazil and Russia, and of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Germany, Canada and, most recently, France. Last year, at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, MATCH Hospitality sold an estimated 257 000 hospitality packages, and surpassed the revenue record for any sports hospitality programme.
“Our Sales Agents are a key component to the success of this tournament as they have been with prior ones. I know that Premier, Elevate, and Overseas will deliver the best possible results for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ and open the door to a United States market ready for hospitality that raises the event experience ‘Above & Beyond’,” says Jaime Byrom, Executive Chairman, MATCH Hospitality.
Alan Rothenberg, Chairman of Premier Hospitality, commented: “We are excited to extend our successful partnership to act as the Officially Appointed Sales Agents for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Official Hospitality Programme in the United States. The event will set new records and we know the USA’s enthusiasm for the sport, combined with the quality provided in FIFA’s hospitality programme will deliver a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy the world’s best soccer this summer.”
“We are honored and excited for the opportunity to, once again, partner with MATCH Hospitality, Premier Hospitality and Overseas Network to support the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ by providing U.S.-based fans with exclusive access to prime seats and premium hospitality at this marquee event,” said Dan Rosenthal, Senior Vice President at Elevate. “The dynamic, global nature of this event, the extraordinary fandom and interest, and MATCH’s unapparelled premium offerings provides Elevate the opportunity to curate bespoke and comprehensive travel, premium seating, hospitality, and experiential packages for clients. From takeoff to kickoff, we are proud to provide full-service support for our guests traveling to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.”
"We are thrilled to be a part of this extraordinary event, as it provides the perfect opportunity for soccer-loving families in the USA to discover the beauty of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand while witnessing world-class sports action," said Felix Brambilla, CEO of Overseas Network. "The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ will create unforgettable memories for fans and families alike. Overseas Network is committed to ensuring that every traveler has a truly exceptional experience."
MATCH Hospitality USA also offers various services in conjunction with the hospitality packages, including flights, accommodation, transport, and social programmes.
Whether you are a long-time team supporter, a corporate client looking to host special guests, a new fan of the sport, or just want to experience the thrill of a tournament like this in your hometown, Official Hospitality lets you build your perfect schedule, and secure your tournament at the hospitality level you expect.
Media may CLICK HERE for a sampling of still images of MATCH Hospitality’s premium seating available for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™.
To inquire for more information and pricing, or to initiate a curated travel, premium hospitality, and seating experience for FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Official Hospitality Packages, go to usa.match-hospitality.com, email (email (info@usa.match-hospitality.com) or call (+1.888.804.0704).
Please find below the experiences MATCH Hospitality has on offer:
MATCH PRIVATE SUITE
MATCH Private Suite is an exclusive domain for your 2023 football hospitality experience. Entertain guests, enjoy unrivalled pitch views, and elevated service – all within your own private suite, with direct access to your stadium seats.
MATCH CLUB
MATCH Club is the perfect option for passionate fans. Enjoy the thrilling on-pitch action and all the camaraderie of a sociable, shared lounge within the stadium. The ultimate choice for friends and families to get together for the extraordinary celebration in comfort and style.
MATCH PLACE
MATCH Place is a simple, convenient ticket-inclusive hospitality product, offering food and beverage service direct to you in your stadium seat. Book out the ‘block’ with MATCH Place Box, or secure your seat in a shared hospitality open-air box with MATCH Place Single Seat: Perfect for fans seeking convenience, great views, and guaranteed access to the matches of their choice.
MATCH Place Box:
MATCH Place Single Seat:
About MATCH Hospitality & the FIFA Official Hospitality Programme
MATCH Hospitality is the world’s leading player in sports hospitality. Since 2007 we have curated and facilitated premium hospitality products at some of the world's most significant sporting events. MATCH Hospitality has a global network of Sales Agents which offer sports events owners and rights holders worldwide access to customers in the market for exclusive hospitality products. MATCH Hospitality is the trusted authority in the production, marketing, sales, customer service and product development for significant events, boasting extensive expertise and experience, including the ongoing responsibility for the entire operation of the FIFA Hospitality Programme.
For more details about the Official Hospitality Programme at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, please visit www.fifa.com/hospitality
For more information on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, please visit https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023
About Elevate:
Elevate is a best-in-class sports and entertainment consulting firm, providing proven, innovative solutions to organizations across the international sports and entertainment landscape. With over 175 global clients, Elevate provides thoughtful insights that empower sports teams, leagues, brands, venues, events and properties with comprehensive, revenue-driving solutions. Elevate’s unparalleled combination of agency and operating experience, along with proprietary products and solutions, maximizes efficiencies in Partnership Sales and Consulting; Hospitality Sales and Strategy; Brand Representation; Creative Consultancy and Experiential Design; Feasibility and Revenue Consultation for New and Renovated Venues; Consumer Insights, Research, Strategy and Analytics and more. For more information, follow Elevate on Twitter (@ElevateSV) and LinkedIn.
About Premier:
Premier Hospitality specializes in hospitality sales. Since 2003, Premier has been an industry-leading sponsorship sales and consulting firm in sports and entertainment, with unparalleled experience in shaping the North American soccer landscape. Soccer is in Premier’s DNA. Co-Founder and Chairman Alan Rothenberg was Chairman of the 1994 FIFA World Cup™ and 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in the USA and founded Major League Soccer. Co-Founder and CEO Randy Bernstein was a Founding Executive/CMO of Major League Soccer and also led sales for the 1994 FIFA World Cup™ Organizing Committee. President John Kristick led the successful United Bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. For more information, visit: www.PremierPartnerships.com [premierpartnerships.com] or follow @PremierPships on Twitter or Premier Partnerships on LinkedIn.
About Overseas Network
Overseas Network is a globally-trusted distribution hub for travel products and services. Overseas Network has been delighting discerning travel professionals and serving the FIFA World CupTM fans since 1994. For more details about the travel services available in 2023, please visit overseasoceania.com
