Women’s Euro 2025 Guide: Dates, Groups, TV & Tickets

Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off in Switzerland on 2 July, bringing 16 elite national sides to eight scenic cities for a month of top-class football and festival-like fan experiences. Below is your one-stop guide to fixtures, venues, TV coverage, ticket options and key storylines.

Women’s Euro 2025 Schedule & Venues

The tournament opens in Zurich’s Letzigrund and culminates with the 28 July final in Basel’s 38,000-seat St. Jakob-Park. Between those book-ends, matches will light up Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Thun and Sion. All eight stadiums meet UEFA category-four standards, guaranteeing world-class pitches and fan amenities.

Match-day timeline

• Group stage: 2–15 July (three games per team)
• Quarter-finals: 16–19 July (Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich)
• Semi-finals: 22–23 July (Geneva, Zurich)
• Final: 28 July (Basel)

Group Draw

Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland

Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy

Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden

Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands

How to Watch Women’s Euro 2025 on TV & Streaming

Fans in the UK can enjoy every fixture live on the BBC and ITV, while Fox Sports carries the action in the USA. Optus Sport shows every minute Down Under, and rights are split between ARD/ZDF in Germany, TF1 in France and STVE in Spain. Most broadcasters will also stream online via their native platforms or smart-TV apps.

Global broadcasters at a glance

• UK: BBC iPlayer, ITVX
• USA: Fox Sports, FuboTV
• Australia: Optus Sport
• Europe: ARD/ZDF, TF1, STVE, RTVE, RAI
• Latin America: ESPN

Getting Tickets

UEFA’s official portal sold the first tranche on a first-come basis, but limited seats remain for select group games. Secondary platforms such as StubHub offer verified resales, typically from €49. Early rounds are affordable, yet knockout clashes—especially the Basel final—command premium prices.

Travel & Accommodation Tips

Switzerland’s efficient rail network makes city-hopping simple. Swiss Travel Passes provide unlimited train, tram and bus travel, ideal for supporters chasing multiple fixtures. For lodging, fans should look beyond host cities to nearby commuter towns where hotel rates dip significantly.

Squads & Stars to Watch

England defend their crown under the ever-innovative Sarina Wiegman. Spain arrive as world champions led by Alexia Putellas, while eight-time winners Germany rebuild around Lena Oberdorf. Watch Norway’s Caroline Graham Hansen, France’s Kadidiatou Diani and the Netherlands’ Vivianne Miedema, each capable of match-winning moments.

Prize Money & Legacy

UEFA has increased the overall pool to €60 million, with the champions pocketing roughly €3.2 million. Beyond cheques, the governing body pledges investment in grassroots girls’ football within every host canton, aiming to double Switzerland’s female participation by 2028.

Knockout Mechanics

The top two teams from each pool advance to the quarter-finals. Ties level after 90 minutes use extra time and, if necessary, penalties. VAR returns after a successful 2022 debut, and concussion substitutes are again permitted.

Women’s Euro 2025: Key Storylines

1. Can the Lionesses retain their title away from home?
2. Will Spain’s golden generation add continental silverware to their world crown?
3. How will host nation Switzerland fare amid unprecedented home support?
4. Can Germany reclaim dominance after a transitional period?
5. Which debutant will produce a Cinderella run?

Our Verdict

Expect record crowds, rising technical standards and parity so tight that any of six nations could realistically lift the trophy. If Euro 2022 was a watershed, Women’s Euro 2025 should be the breakthrough that embeds women’s football in Europe’s sporting mainstream. We can’t wait to see the drama unfold.