Focus: Women in Football

The 2026 campaign is over, but our mission for more visibility and equal opportunities for women in football goes on. Relive the highlights of the third edition and join us on the way to 2027.

Putting women in football on the big stage…

On 17 March 2026, we brought experts, athletes and decision-makers together at FH Technikum Wien for “The Talk”. In three fascinating panel discussions, we looked at the future of the sport.

Read the press release on the 2026 event

With support from:

• SK Sturm Graz
• SK Rapid
• USC Sparkasse Litschau

2026 in review

A full house. Clear discussions. Strong impulses.

Girls pink, boys blue? Girls play Barbie, boys play football? I still see similar clichés in my little nieces as I did in my childhood. With our campaign, we want to contribute to a rethink. I want my nieces and all other children to have the same opportunities - in sport and in life too.

Football is more than just a game - it is a platform for equality, inspiration and social change. After the overwhelming response last year, we are delighted that our initiative is entering its second round.

Topics & insights

• Education
• Structures
• Awareness
• Integrity
• Professional game & league
• Equality
• Media presence and public perception
• Tactical development & professionalisation

The speakers

Since our campaign began in 2024, we have been proud to work with a wide range of experts, including:

• Anna Ressmann – Deputy Chair of the Women’s Committee of the Vienna Football Association (WFV)
• Nikola Staritz – Project Officer at the fairplay initiative
• Michael Erlitz – Sporting Director Women’s Football, SK Sturm Graz
• Lisa Alzner – former head coach of SKN St. Pölten Women, the youngest coach in the history of the Austrian women’s Bundesliga, with UEFA Women’s Champions League experience
• Jasmin Eder – nine-time champion with SKN St. Pölten, former international, now Project Coordinator for Women in Football at the Austrian FA (ÖFB)
• Nina Potz – League Manager of the ADMIRAL Frauen Bundesliga
• Corinna Kuhnle – double world and European canoe slalom champion, Head of Gender Competence in Sport at 100% SPORT
• Sara Telek – international FIFA referee with appearances in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and at European Championships
• Nera Palinic – Sky Sport reporter

Get Involved!

Planning for 2027 is already under way.

Join our campaign! We are looking for sponsors and participants who want to support women in football. Whether it’s you, your club, your company or your organisation – we’d love to hear from you. New ideas and perspectives are always welcome, and we look forward to your own approaches for the campaign. Just fill in the form and we’ll get back to you in the coming weeks when planning starts. Let’s make something big happen together!

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