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All you need to know: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025

Get ready as we gear up for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025!

In recent years, women’s football has gained more attention, especially in Europe, where the number of women and girls playing organized football has increased by nearly 25% since 2019, reaching 16.6 million players globally. The USA has had a large following for a number of years, with players like the iconic Mia Hamm generating global recognition for their skills and performance. !

The 14th edition of this thrilling tournament brings together the best international teams from around Europe, and you can feel the excitement in the air as the official kickoff edges nearer. With iconic Swiss stadiums and enthusiastic fans, this year is looking to be one to remember. The English Lionesses hold the title and they will be giving one hell of a fight to hold onto it!

So let BetBeast lead the way and give you the low down on who, what, where, when and how!

When is the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025?

The 14th edition of the tournament, first played in 1984, will kick off on 2nd July 2025, and the winner will be decided on 27th July 2025. All matches will be played in Switzerland for the first time in the competition’s history, and will be hosted in 8 different stadiums within 8 different cities.

Where and when will the final of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 be played?

The final will be played at St. Jakob-Park in Basel on the 27th of July, a venue that is the biggest in Switzerland, and will seat over 35,000 football fans from all over the world. Bern had initially hoped to host the final match, however, concerns were raised by Young Boys about potential damage to the stadium turf. As a result, Bern was only permitted to host matches up to the quarterfinal stage.

How did Switzerland become the hosts?

Preliminary applications were submitted in August 2022, and the final submissions were submitted in October 2022. After bids were received from Poland, France and, jointly, Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden, there was a vote which resulted in a three-way tie. A ballot was then used to determine which two would proceed to the second round. The Swiss Football Association (SFV/ASF) were then chosen as this year’s hosts of the tournament.

Who has qualified for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025?

The qualifying teams for the UEFA EURO 2024 are:

• Group A: Switzerland (hosts), Norway, Iceland, Finland
• Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy
• Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden
• Group D: France, England (holders), Wales, Netherlands

Unlike in the men’s game, where FIFA and UEFA had granted the winners of the previous competition to automatically enter the next competition as holders, the winners of the women’s Championship, in this case England, had to qualify for this year. With an awkward start to the qualifiers, England lost against France to come in as the group A3 runner-up, and will be playing in Group D, once again playing against France in their first match of the group stage.

How does the tournament work?

Group Stage

Between the 3rd of July and the 13th of July, each team will play the other teams within their group. The group winners and the runner-ups will then advance through to the Quarter-Final s. In the case of a tie-breaker, there are 9 criteria that are applied, in order, to determine the rankings. Things such as point accumulation, goal difference, goals scored and lowest disciplinary points are taken into consideration.

Quarter-Finals

Kicking off on the 16th of July, the knockout stage will see four matches where the winner of each group will go up against the runner up of a different group:

• 16th July: Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group D
• 17th July: Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B
• 19th July: Winner Group D vs. Runner-up Group C
• 20th July: Winner Group B vs. Runner-up Group A

In this knock-out stage of the competition, extra time and penalty shootouts will be used to determine a winner if needed. This is around the time most supporters will watch from behind the sofa holding their breath!

Semi-Finals

Four teams will make their way through to the semi-finals to fight for a spot in the final that will take place on the 27th of July in Basel

• 22nd July: Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs. Winner Quarter-Final 1
• 23rd July: Winner Quarter-Final 4 vs. Winner Quarter-Final 2

The semi-finals works the same way as the Quarter-Finals, with the winner being decided through extra time or penalty shootouts if there is a draw at the final whistle.

The Final

The world will be watching the two teams battle it out in Basel on the 27th of July for the title of UEFA EURO Women’s Champions 2025, and the UEFA Women’s trophy, which has been presented since 2005 and is currently held by the Lionesses.

What are the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 host cities?

Basel

The stadium chosen to host the final, St. Jakob-Park, is home to Swiss Super League giants FC Basel, and is located in the Northwest of Switzerland on the River Rhine. Open since 2001, it is part of a complex which also boasts a shopping centre, restaurants and a retirement home. Nicknamed ‘Joggeli’by the people of Basel, the stadium has a gross capacity of 35,689.

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in Basel?

• 02/07: Switzerland vs A2
• 08/07: Group C fixture
• 13/07: Group D fixture
• 19/07: Quarter-Final 4 – Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group C
• 27/07: Final

Bern

Home to the Young Boys, Stadion Wankdorf first opened in 1925 and was renovated in 2001 to hold the capacity of just under 33,000 people. Located in the heart of Bern, fans will descend upon the city to watch four games and will be lucky enough to be within walking distance of Bern’s Old City (Altstadt) which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. And if you are inclined, there are plenty of interesting museums, shopping arcades, and much more to experience in this culturally vibrant city.

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in Bern?

• 03/07: Group B fixture
• 06/07: Switzerland vs A3
• 11/07: Group B fixture
• 18/07: Quarter-Final 2 – Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A

Geneva

Situated in the suburb of Lancy, and home to Swiss Super League side Servette, the multi-purpose venue Stade de Genève will be hosting five fixtures for this tournament. The arena first opened in 2003, and has since staged rugby matches, ice hockey games, and music concerts. The stadium is one of the three biggest stadiums in Switzerland, and can seat just under 31,000 spectators. Should the fans have time to spare, Geneva is considered a must-go, with a stunning view of Mont Blanc from most areas.

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in Geneva?

• 04/07: Group C fixture
• 07/07: Group B fixture
• 10/07: A4 vs Switzerland
• 16/07: Quarter-Final 1 – Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B
• 22/07: SF1 – Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs Winner Quarter-Final 1

Zurich

Located in Switzerland’s largest city, Stadion Letzigrund will be hosting five fixtures, including the 3rd place match. Although it was originally built in 1925, the stadium was torn down and rebuilt in 2006 and can seat over 24,000 fans. The Grasshoppers and Zürich are the home teams here, and although it is mostly used for football, the stadium is also used to host the annual Weltklasse Zürich athletic meetings, and has seen some greats perform in concert, such as Ed Sheeran and P!nk. If hip and trendy is what you are looking for, Zürich is the place for you. The city is renowned for its metropolis feel, with plenty of history, art, and tons of activities to fill your day with.

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in Zürich?

• 05/07: Group D fixture
• 09/07: Group D fixture
• 12/07: Group C fixture
• 17/07: Quarter-Final 3 – Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group D
• 23/07: SF2 – Winner Quarter-Final 4 vs Winner Quarter-Final 2

St. Gallen

Home to another UNESCO World Heritage site, St Gallen is a beautiful metropolis located south of Lake Constance. St Gallen is the place to be if you appreciate textiles, with a museum dedicated to the craft, and you can find all sorts of traditional designs and colours in the shops lining the Old Town. The matches will be played at Arena St. Gallen, home to the St Gallen team. The stadium is one of the highest in Switzerland, sitting 652 metres above sea level. With a gross capacity of just over 18,000, the atmosphere in the stadium will definitely be one to remember once the games kick off there on the 4th of July.

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in St. Gallen?

• 04/07: Group C fixture
• 09/07: Group D fixture
• 13/07: Group D fixture

Lucerne

Ask anyone who has visited Switzerland which area was the most memorable, and they are probably going to say Lucerne. Known for its breathtaking lake and mountains, one can enjoy a walk through the colourful town, or visit one of Europe’s oldest bridges - the Chapel Bridge or ‘Kapellbrücke’. With a capacity of just under 17,000, Stadion Luzern is the home of Swiss Super League team Luzern. Open since 2011, this multi-purpose arena is a state-of-the-art facility that is sure to create an amazing atmosphere for those who are lucky enough to be able to attend one of the matches there live.

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in Lucerne?

• 05/07: Group D fixture
• 08/07: Group C fixture
• 12/07: Group C fixture

Thun

Although there aren't many areas where you can’t see the Alps in Switzerland, Thun certainly takes the biscuit for breathtaking views. Surrounded by mountains visible from almost every angle, this is a hotspot for tourists and nature lovers alike. Packed with historic charm, any fans coming in to watch the games are sure to find more than one way to enjoy the day. As one of the smaller stadiums of the competition, Arena Thun will be hosting over 10,000 fans for three of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 matches. Home to Swiss team Thun, this multi-purpose stadium is located close to the downtown train station which will prove handy for those fans traveling in for the games.

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in Thun?

• 02/07: Group A fixture
• 07/07: Group B fixture
• 10/07: Group A fixture

Sion

As one of Europe’s most significant prehistoric sites, Sion has a wealth of historical landmarks such as Valère Basilica and Tourbillon Castle. Sitting on the French and Italian borders, Sion is only a short train ride away from Interlaken which makes it a great place to discover. Stade de Tourbillon will be hosting 3 games for the tournament, and with a capacity of under 10,000, this makes the stadium the smallest in the competition. For those who don’t manage to get a seat for the games, there is always RealFly, the first indoor skydiving centre in Switzerland, for a different type of excitement!

Which UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 games will be played in Sion?

• 03/07: Group B fixture
• 06/07: Group A fixture
• 11/07: Group B fixture

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