Girls' & Women's Football and Sports Tours: The 2027 Guide for Schools, Clubs & Academies

Women's sport is growing faster than ever, and girls' and women's teams are increasingly looking overseas for the same touring experiences boys' teams have enjoyed for decades. Whether it is a school netball squad, a club's under-16 girls' football team, a university women's side or a women's academy, an international tour builds skills, confidence and lifelong friendships. With the FIFA Women's World Cup coming to Brazil in 2027, interest in girls' football tours has never been higher. This guide answers the questions coaches, teachers and parents of female teams ask most.

Olimpia Tour designs and manages tours for girls' and women's teams across football, netball, basketball, hockey, volleyball and more, and we operate worldwide. Every tour is tailored, so costs are always on request.

Key Takeaways

• •The key to a great female team tour is quality opposition — age-matched girls' and women's teams, not token fixtures.
• •Destinations with strong women's sport (England, Spain, the USA, Japan, Brazil) offer inspiring role models and competition.
• •International tournaments increasingly run girls' divisions — including in Dubai.
• •The 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil is a once-in-a-generation touring opportunity.
• •Wellbeing planning, including female staff where appropriate, should be built in from the start.

Why are girls' sports tours growing so quickly?

Participation in women's sport has surged, professional women's leagues are thriving and major tournaments now attract huge audiences. Girls want to test themselves internationally and see the elite game up close — and schools and clubs are responding.

Can you find quality fixtures for girls' teams abroad?

Yes, and it is the most important part of the tour. We source age-matched fixtures against girls' school, club and academy sides, and can add coaching sessions with professional women's club staff. The aim is competitive, meaningful matches.

Best destinations for girls' and women's football tours

• •England — a thriving women's game, professional club visits and strong youth competition.
• •Spain — world-class technical coaching and a leading women's football culture.
• •The USA — a powerhouse of women's soccer at college and professional level.
• •Japan — a technically superb women's game and brilliant organisation.
• •Brazil — host of the 2027 Women's World Cup and a football culture like no other. See our Brazil girls' and women's football tour itinerary.

What about netball, basketball and hockey?

Girls' netball, basketball, hockey and volleyball teams tour too. Netball tours often head to New Zealand, England and Singapore; basketball to the USA, Europe and Asia; and hockey to Europe and Asia. See our sports we offer for more.

Tournaments with girls' divisions

Many international youth tournaments now include girls' divisions, including events in Dubai such as the Mina Cup. A tournament gives a squad several matches against international opposition in a short, well-organised window.

The 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil is a huge opportunity for girls' and women's teams to train, play local sides and watch the world's best players live. Our Rio 2027 page and our guide to Brazil Women's World Cup packages explain the options.

Safety and wellbeing

We plan wellbeing from the start: vetted accommodation, appropriate supervision and room allocation, female staff where the school or club requires it, medical access and a 24/7 coordinator. Our duty of care guide explains our ISO 31030-aligned approach.

Planning timeline

Most girls' team tours are planned 12–18 months ahead to allow for approval, fundraising and passports. Explore school sports tours, start building your tour, message us on WhatsApp or contact us — costs on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there football tours for girls' teams?

Yes. Olimpia Tour organises football tours for girls' school, club and academy teams worldwide, with fixtures against age-matched girls' teams and coaching from professional women's club staff.

Where should a girls' football team go on tour?

England, Spain, the USA, Japan and Brazil are excellent choices thanks to their strong women's football cultures. In 2027, Brazil is especially popular because it hosts the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Do international youth tournaments have girls' divisions?

Many do, including tournaments in Dubai such as the Mina Cup. Olimpia Tour can advise on current girls' divisions and handle entry and travel.

Can girls' netball, basketball and hockey teams go on tour?

Yes. We run international tours for girls' netball, basketball, hockey, volleyball and other sports as well as football.

How is safety managed on a girls' sports tour?

Through an ISO 31030-aligned risk plan, vetted accommodation, agreed supervision, female staff where required, medical access and a 24/7 on-ground coordinator.

How much does a girls' sports tour cost?

It depends on sport, destination, group size and inclusions. Every Olimpia Tour trip is tailored, with costs on request.