Sydney prepares for soccer fan surge
Arsenal football fans have now begun planning their trip to Sydney and NSW, following the team’s match date announcement for their two-game tour in 2017. The Gunners will play Sydney FC on Thursday July 13, 2017, and the Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday July 15, 2017.
Minister for trade, tourism and major events and minister for sport, Stuart Ayres said: “Tickets will go on sale July 2016, and I encourage all sports fans to come to Sydney and enjoy our great state. Arsenal will be bringing their first team squad, and going head-to-head with our two biggest local sides.”
Arsenal chief executive officer Ivan Gazidis added, “Our pre-season matches enable the squad to complete final preparations ahead of a new campaign, and Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers will provide a strong test for the team.”
The 2017 Sydney Tour will be the first time Arsenal has visited Sydney in over 30 years, offering football fans across the world a rare opportunity to watch the English Premier League giants play in the southern hemisphere.
Destination NSW chief executive officer Sandra Chipchase said: “Travel packages will soon be available to assist fans in building their perfect Sydney and NSW itinerary. With plenty of travel and accommodation options on offer, visitors can take in one or both of these two exciting matches, and stay on to experience everything NSW has to offer including world-class beaches, scenic coastal locations, adventure, nature and other great sporting and cultural events.”
Tickets for both matches will go on sale on Tuesday July 19, 2016 with travel package details to be released.
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