A heatwave is about to hit Europe and more specifically Switzerland, which could cause a problem with Euro 2025 fast approaching.
Temperatures are expected to soar across Switzerland over the next two weeks and with fears over player safety and pitch quality amongst other things, we take a look at the precautions that UEFA are taking.
How hot will it get at Euro 2025?
There is already an amber weather warning in place for Switzerland this week as Euro 2025 gets underway with highs of 35 degrees (celsius) expected throughout the tournament.
The average temperature across Switzerland is predicted to be 10 degrees higher than the average for this time of the year.
As well as the high temperatures, there is also expected to be torrential thunderstorms towards the end of the first round of group stage matches.
With games kicking off at 18:00 and 21:00 local time (CET), the temperatures could be more manageable towards the end of the day despite still being uncomfortably hot.
When Iceland kick off against Finland in the Group A and tournament opener on Wednesday afternoon (18:00 BST), temperatures are expected to be around 28 degrees in the city of Thun.
The good news is that the heatwave in Switzerland is expected to last only until the weekend with temperatures dropping to well below 20 from Monday.
What precautions are UEFA taking?
If temperatures exceed 32 degrees during the warm ups of any game at Euro 2025 this week then two cooling breaks will be implemented through the game.
The temperature will be measured using a wet bulb globe temperature thermometer which differs from a regular measure by displaying the humidity, wind speed, cloud cover and sun angle as well as the temperature itself.
UEFA is also making sure that fans are kept safe under the extreme conditions with supporters allowed to bring up to half a litre of water into stadiums on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday when the heat warning is in place.
How will the weather effect England?
The Lionesses kick off their Euros campaign on Saturday afternoon against France but with their game not starting until 21:00 local time, the temperature should be a cooler 25 degrees.
With temperatures soaring in England during the buildup to Euro 2025, England will have been able to enjoy some warm weather training at St. George’s Park before they headed off to Switzerland and the heat shouldn’t phase them too much.
