ELLAND Road could stage games in the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Today, Leeds United confirmed they will be bidding for the Yorkshire venue to host matches in the competition.
The club are working on the bid in conjunction with Leeds City Council, with councillors expected to approve the city making a formal bid at a meeting next week.
The council’s executive board will be asked at its meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday September 17 to approve Leeds submitting a bid to the Football Association to be considered to host up to seven matches in the tournament at Elland Road.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: General view inside Elland Road prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road on August 18, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)placeholder image
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: General view inside Elland Road prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road on August 18, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
The United Kingdom's bid to stage the prestigious tournament in 2035 is set to be unopposed, with locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland competing for the right to be host venues for the matches.
Elland Road has hosted many major sporting events in recent years including international matches for both England women's and men's senior football teams, along with games in the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup and 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Leeds United chief business officer Morrie Eisenberg said: "We are thrilled at the prospect of bringing 2035 Women’s FIFA World Cup matches to Elland Road, which would be fantastic for both the club and the city.
"As part of our vision to enhance Elland Road, which would put it amongst the elite stadia in Europe, we want to host Premier League football and world-class events, and this is an amazing opportunity to do so."