UEFA Women's EURO 2022
Milton Keynes Host City
The new city of Milton Keynes is one of the fastest growing places in the UK. Located between London and Birmingham, it’s the biggest and most successful post-war ‘new town’ and is now home to more than 250,000 people and a thriving economy. Milton Keynes is a world-leader in smart sustainable innovation and green technology.
The city and Stadium MK offers a warm welcome to fans of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022.
Semi Final Travel
Get ready for a jam-packed semi-final at Stadium MK. With just a few days to go, it’s time to put your planning hat on! There is a national rail strike on the day of semi-final in Milton Keynes, so travelling to the match by train will not be possible. Please check the alternative options here.
About Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is a thriving, fast-paced new city. Famous for it's green infrastructure, we're often known as the 'City in the Country'. We have a wealth or activities and attractions to engage visitors. We hosted the three matches at Rugby World Cup 2015 and we're ready to give the fans of UEFA Women's EUROS 2022 an even bigger welcome, as we host four games including a semi-final at this exciting tournament.
Stadium MK
Stadium MK is a state-of-the-art 30,530 seat stadium in Milton Keynes and home to the MK Dons Football Club. The venue hosted the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and when not being used for sporting fixtures, it is transformed into an impressive music venue recently hosting sell out concerts by Take That, Rod Stewart and Rammstein.
Getting to Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is a thoroughly modern city easily accessible from Europe and London. Once here, it is a city planned with accessibility in mind, and we’ve been making it easy to get around ever since. You’ll find plenty of sustainable ways to travel, with an eye on going green wherever possible. We’re a leader in sustainable transport infrastructure, and we’re proud of the smart solutions we are constantly developing to make Milton Keynes a greener place to travel. So keep the environment in mind when you’re planning your trip, and make the most of everything from cycle routes to public transport.
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Shuttle Bus Service
Dedicated 20 minute Shuttle Bus service will be provided for all fans to travel between the MK Fan Party and Stadium MK This is the preferred option of travel to ensure fans are able to enjoy the fun family atmosphere before making their way to Stadium MK. Tickets will go on sale soon.
Fan Party
Station Square will be the gateway for spectators coming to watch the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 in Milton Keynes, and the home of MK’s family friendly Welcome Fan Party. You'll find a selection of pop-up food and drink vendors; a big screen with a free programme of film and music; children’s entertainment and social photo moments; an opportunity to kick a ball or learn a new skill; and see an outdoor exhibition telling the story of women’s football; flying flags of the nation and a team of volunteers to guide and support you.
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What To Do/Where To Stay
Milton Keynes is well known for its green spaces, parks and lakes, which attract thousands of visitors every year. Many other attractions and leisure facilities call Milton Keynes home, from the thrill of indoor skiing and skydiving at Xscape, to catching a race at Silverstone or the history and heritage of Bletchley Park or Milton Keynes Museum. There’s the recently re-opened award-winning MK Gallery and Milton Keynes Theatre just next door. For those who would like to indulge in some retail therapy we have the award-winning centre:mk and Midsummer Place.
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Arts & Heritage
A unique Host City partnership of 10 local authorities has come together with The FA to develop and deliver an ambitious and pioneering cultural programme which celebrates women’s football.
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Legacy
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 is a huge opportunity for women and girls in Milton Keynes to engage in a healthy lifestyle through football. More than that, we all know that physical activity has significant mental health benefits too.
To that aim, the legacy plan is there to support all women and girls who are going to be inspired to get involved leading up to, during and following the EURO 2022 tournament.