England will look to defend their European Championship crown this summer, and this guide has all the information you need to know ahead of the Women’s Euro 2025 including the fixture schedule.
Hosted by Switzerland, the tournament will feature 16 teams competing across eight cities.
Sarina Wiegman’s side has a tough challenge ahead in what is the biggest ‘group of death’ in the tournament.
Wales will join England after qualifying for their first major tournament. England and Wales will be joined by European heavyweights France and the Netherlands in Group D.
From the fixture schedule to details on how to watch the tournament in the UK, here’s all you need to know about Women’s Euro 2025.
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— UEFA Women's EURO 2025 (@WEURO2025) June 6, 2025
Women’s Euro 2025 dates
The Women’s Euro 2025 will kick off on July 2nd, with Iceland vs Finland being the opening match of the tournament.
Hosts Switzerland will also play on the opening day, taking on Norway in Basel.
England will start their Euro 2025 campaign on July 5th, with a massive clash against France in Zurich.
The group stage will run from July 2nd to July 13th. The knockout phase begins with the quarter-finals on July 16th, with the final in Basel on July 27th.
Women’s Euro 2025 group stage draw
The 16 qualified teams were drawn into four groups of four during the final tournament draw in Lausanne on December 16, 2024. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
Groups B and D see some standout fixtures. England will have to get past Euro 2017 winners Netherlands, France and Wales if they are to make the quarter-finals.
Spain play in a competitive Group B alongside Italy, Belgium, and Portugal. Hosts Switzerland will fancy their chances of advancing from Group A.
The groups are as follows:
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Group A: Switzerland (hosts), Norway, Iceland, Finland
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Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy
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Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden
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Group D: France, England (holders), Wales, Netherlands
Euro 2025 host cities
Euro 2025 will be hosted across eight Swiss cities. The final will be held at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, which has a capacity of 38,512.
The host cities and their respective stadiums include;
- Basel: St. Jakob-Park (capacity: 38,512)
- Bern: Stadion Wankdorf (capacity: 32,000)
- Geneva: Stade de Genève (capacity: 30,000)
- Zurich: Stadion Letzigrund (capacity: 26,105)
- St. Gallen: Arena St. Gallen (capacity: 18,251)
- Lucerne: Allmend Stadion Luzern (capacity: 25,000)
- Thun: Arena Thun (capacity: 10,000)
- Sion: Stade de Tourbillon (capacity: 20,187)
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— UEFA Women's EURO 2025 (@WEURO2025) January 19, 2024
Women’s Euro 2025 fixture schedule
The Women’s Euro 2025 fixture schedule consists of 31 matches, with a minimum of six games for the two sides that reach the final on July 27th.
Should England progress out of Group D, they will play either the winners or runners-up of Group C, depending on where the Lionesses finish in their group.
That could lead to a clash against Germany on July 17th.
Below is the complete group stage and knockout schedule, with all times in BST.
Wednesday, July 2nd
- Group A: Iceland vs Finland (5pm, Thun)
- Group A: Switzerland vs Norway (8pm, Basel)
Thursday, July 3rd
- Group B: Belgium vs Italy (5pm, Sion)
- Group B: Spain vs Portugal (8pm, Bern)
Friday, July 4th
- Group C: Denmark vs Sweden (5pm, Geneva)
- Group C: Germany vs Poland (8pm, St. Gallen)
Saturday, July 5th
- Group D: Wales vs Netherlands (5pm, Lucerne)
- Group D: France vs England (8pm, Zurich)
Sunday, July 6th
- Group A: Norway vs Finland (5pm, Sion)
- Group A: Switzerland vs Iceland (8pm, Bern)
Monday, July 7th
- Group B: Spain vs Belgium (5pm, Thun)
- Group B: Portugal vs Italy (8pm, Geneva)
Tuesday, July 8th
- Group C: Germany vs Denmark (5pm, Basel)
- Group C: Poland vs Sweden (8pm, Lucerne)
Wednesday, July 9th
- Group D: Netherlands vs England (5pm, Zurich)
- Group D: Wales vs France (8pm, St. Gallen)
Thursday, July 10th
- Group A: Finland vs Switzerland (8pm, Geneva)
- Group A: Iceland vs Norway (8pm, Thun)
Friday, July 11th
- Group B: Italy vs Spain (8pm, Bern)
- Group B: Portugal vs Belgium (8pm, Sion)
Saturday, July 12th
- Group C: Sweden vs Germany (8pm, Zurich)
- Group C: Poland vs Denmark (8pm, Lucerne)
Sunday, July 13th
- Group D: Netherlands vs France (8pm, Basel)
- Group D: England vs Wales (8pm, St. Gallen)
Knockout Stage
Quarter-Finals
- July 16th QF1: Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B (8pm, Geneva)
- July 17th QF3: Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group D (8pm, Zurich)
- July 18th QF2: Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A (8pm, Bern)
- July 19th QF4: Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group C (8pm, Basel)
Semi-finals
- July 22nd SF1: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF1 (8pm, Geneva)
- July 23rd SF2: Winner QF4 vs Winner QF2 (8pm, Zurich)
Euro 2025 final
- July 27th: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (5pm, Basel)
How to watch Euro 2025 in the UK
Every Women’s Euro 2025 match will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK, with coverage split between BBC and ITV.
Matches will air on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, and ITV4, with streaming available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
Both streaming platforms require a free account and a valid TV licence. The final on July 27 at 5pm on both BBC One and ITV1.
England’s clashes against France and Wales will both be shown on ITV, with the BBC having rights for the game against the Netherlands.
The BBC will broadcast three of the four quarter-finals, while ITV will have the first pick of the semi-finals.
BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will provide live radio commentary for all matches. While highlights packages will be available on both broadcaster’s respective streaming platforms and YouTube channels.
England’s 23-player squad for Euro 2025
Sarina Wiegman named her 23-player squad for Euro 2025 on Thursday, June 5th.
The squad does not include Mary Earps, Fran Kirby, and Millie Bright who all ruled themselves out for selection, with the first two retiring from international duty.
However, Wiegman was able to call upon Lauren James after her recent injury.
Goalkeepers: Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester City)
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United) Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Jess Park (Manchester City), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Keira Walsh (Chelsea)
Forwards: Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal).
