Our Bid

The campaign to bring the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ to England is now well underway and Derby is committed to being part of it.

We're positive the country can stage a fantastic festival of football for the world to see and we're confident that Derby can play it's part and contribute to it's success.

Derby offers players, fans and officials alike, a central, accessible, compact and safe city, truly passionate about football. Our bid team is committed to providing an excellent experience for both local residents and fans from all over the world.