Aston Villa is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day, honoring women’s achievements, raising awareness about discrimination, and taking action to forge gender parity. First marked in 1911, IWD 2026 recognizes the milestone of 115 years of collective action, advocacy, and progress towards gender equality.
For more than a century, International Women’s Day has helped drive transformative change, with each generation building on the courage of those before it. The annual celebration takes place across the world on March 8, and the theme for this year is Give To Gain.
Encourages Mindset of Generosity
The 2026 Give To Gain campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support with the message that when people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.
We're celebrating International Women's Day at the Bullring on Sunday, March 8 🙌
Signed shirts, discounted tickets, store vouchers, and more, are all up for grabs. Plus the Red Bull DJ and racing simulators will be in the club store 🥳
— Aston Villa Women (@AVWFCOfficial) March 7, 2026
Everyone can give their support to gain advancement for women and girls. The club, continuing its ongoing support for International Women’s Day, is again celebrating this year’s campaign with various initiatives across the organisation.
Dedicated IWD Fixture at Villa Park
Villa’s dedicated IWD fixture sees Aston Villa host Manchester City in the Women’s Super League at Villa Park on Sunday, March 15, with kick off at 11:55. This is a brilliant opportunity for supporters to show their backing for both the women’s team and the wider cause.
As part of the celebrations, Villa are also giving supporters the chance to win some exciting prizes and enjoy a fun filled visit to the Villa Store in the Bullring on Sunday, March 8, between 11:00 and 17:00.
The club is immensely proud to recognise and highlight the important contribution of women at Aston Villa. To mark IWD 2026, Villa wanted to shine a deserving light on four female members of the club’s Executive Board, including Chief People Officer Lisa Bailey, Head of Football Administration Sharon Barnhurst, Managing Director Maggie Murphy, and General Counsel Victoria Wilkes.
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