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Up to 600 islanders are expected to descend on Liberty Wharf this afternoon to watch England face Spain in the Women's World Cup.
Following its successful trial at Liberty Wharf for the semi-final showdown between England and hosts Australia, the fan zone – facilitated by the Government and SandpiperCI – has now been expanded to include more seating.
The viewing hub will once again offer four 55-inch LED screens in the main piazza, with seating available in and around the alfresco areas of The Rigatoni, Seafish Café and Meat and Eat.
Vittoria will also open its doors and will show the match in the main bar and on its terrace, bringing the number of screens to 11 and the overall capacity to 600 people.
A limited number of England flags are also up for grabs, to mark the first time in 57 years that the country has reached a football World Cup final.
Videos: Crowds cheering as the final whistle goes in the semi-final.
Lucy Stephenson, Assistant Economic Development Minister with responsibility for sport, said: "People can often remember where they were when historic events or achievements take place around the world, and it would be lovely if hundreds of Islanders can remember that they watched the match with fellow football fans in central St Helier when England won the Women's World Cup for the first time."
Numerous other venues in town and across Jersey are expected to show the game, and the Bailiff has allowed licensed premises to extend their opening hours for the occasion. Bars and pubs can open from 10:00 and serve alcohol from 10:30 – before the game starts at 11:00.
One islander who is currently down under recently spoke to Express about the atmosphere in the stadiums.
Young footballer Auden Ruelle (15) will be in Sydney today to see the Lionesses take on Spain.
Auden spoke on the Bailiwick Podcast about the atmosphere, her favourite goals of the tournament so far and, of course, whether football is finally coming home... Listen below or by searching 'Bailiwick Podcasts' with your favourite pod provider...
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