Queensland will host current English Premier League (EPL) Football Clubs, Crystal Palace F.C. and West Ham United F.C. this July when they feature in the EVA Air Queensland Champions Cup alongside A-League outfit, Brisbane Roar F.C.

To be contested between 11 July and 18 July 2020, the EVA Air Queensland Champions Cup will see each club participate in two games, with the side amassing the most points to claim the inaugural title. The tournament will kick-off at Townsville’s brand-new Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday 11 July.  Football fans from across Australia and abroad will be able to watch in person the only English Premier League clubs currently confirmed to be coming to Australian shores this year. Queensland Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said “If you’re an Aussie soccer fan, Queensland is the place to be in 2020. You don’t get EPL stars come out to Australia every day. For a lot of people, this will be their only chance to see some of the world’s best on Australian soil. The English Premier League is the best soccer league on the planet. The fact that we’ve secured two current EPL sides to come here is a testament to the fact that Queensland is a world-class events destination.”

Visiting team, West Ham United F.C. manager David Moyes said: “It’s not only a great opportunity for West Ham United to play two exciting games in front of our fans down under,  it’s also a great opportunity to visit a beautiful country which I know loves their sport  and is extremely knowledgeable about football. I’ve had the pleasure of going to Brisbane before and it was a fantastic place with warm and friendly people. I’m very much looking forward to going back with West Ham United for what will be an important part of our preparations for the 2020/21 season,” he said.

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