Chelsea FC Women are set to play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park, bringing one of the world's leading women's football clubs to New Zealand.

The match is scheduled for Eden Park and follows growing interest in women's football in New Zealand.

The match is both a sporting event and a statement about the commercial momentum behind women's football.

For local players and fans, it is also a rare chance to see a top European club live at home.

The key question is how the visit translates into longer-term investment in the women's game here.