Women's Euro 2025: All the matches, dates and locations you need to know
The Women's Euro 2025 kicks off today, and from July 2 to 27 will be played by 16 teams across eight different Swiss venues. As per, it will begin with games in groups of four, with the top two in each section making it to the knockout phase before the best two make it to the final (taking place in St. Jakob-Park, Basel).
The opening matches are between Switzerland and Norway, Spain and Portugal, Denmark and Sweden and France and England. Below is a comprehensive roundup of every single match in the tournament, where it will be played, plus a bit of background about each of these lovely Swiss cities.
Where will the Women's Euro 2025 take place? Full list of matches and venues
Basel
Basel, perched on the River Rhine, is where you want to be for some culture. It's home to the Kunstmuseum, opened in 1661 and considered a Swiss heritage site of national significance, where you'll find oldest public collection of art in the world. There's also the Fondation Beyeler, a museum of modern art known for hosting impressive exhibitions.
Matches in at St. Jakob-Park
Bern
Known as the 'Federal City', Bern is Switzerland's de-facto capital and is the country's most important political hub – but there's a lot to see if you're visiting, too. The Old Town has been beautifully preserved, bragging mediaeval buildings and pretty arcades, as well as a shedload of fountains and lovely views over the Aare River.
Matches at Stadion Wankdorf
July 3: Spain vs Portugal
July 6: Switzerland vs Iceland
July 11: Italy vs Spain
July 18: Quarter final between group B winner and group A runner-up
Geneva
Geneva sits at the southern tip of Lake Geneva, also known as Lac Léman, with glorious backdrops of not only the Alps but also the Jura mountains. Use it as a base for hiking or cycling, but also make sure to check out Carouge, a Mediterranean-style district tucked away in the city.
Matches at Stade de Genève
July 4: Denmark vs Sweden
July 7: Portugal vs Italy
July 10: Finland vs Switzerland
July 16: Quarter final between group A winner and group B runner-up
July 22: Semi-final
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Zurich
Switzerland's largest city has loads to explore. Niederdorf is a cool neighbourhood in the Old Town, home to pretty squares and cathedrals alongside swanky cocktail bars, clubs, and Cabaret Voltaire arts centre. Zürich West has industrial charm, with spaces that have been repurposed into funky little options for shopping, eating and drinking.
Matches at Stadion Letzigrund
July 5: France vs England
July 9: England vs Netherlands
July 12: Sweden vs Germany
July 17: Quarter final between group C winner and group D runner-up
July 23: Semi-final
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St. Gallen
The northeastern city of St. Gallen's is home to the impressive Abbey of St. Gall, a huge dissolved Catholic complex that houses one of the world's oldest libraries. There are archives of material that date way back to the eighth century – this is definitely one for the history buffs. If you're in town for a match and keen to soak up some rays, head to Drei Weieren for some swimming and lush picnic spots.
Matches at Arena St.Gallen
July 4: Germany vs Poland
July 9: France vs Wales
July 13: England vs Wales
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Lucerne
After you've gone for a little stroll along Kapellbrücke (a must-see fourteenth-century footbridge which juts out into the Reuss River), catch some classical music at the city's Kultur und Kongresszentrum Luzern (KKL) before nipping up to Château Gütsch on the vernacular – it's a beautiful place to sit and have drinks with a view.
Matches at Allmend Stadion Luzern
July 5: Wales vs Netherlands
July 8: Poland vs Sweden
July 12: Poland vs Denmark
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Thun
Now this is the place to plonk yourself if you're planning on exploring the jaw-droppingly beautiful Bernese Oberland. It's the highest region in the Canton of Bern and boasts some of the country's mightiest mountains, serene lakes, towering waterfalls, lush valleys and even a glacier or two.
Matches at Arena Thun
July 2: Iceland vs Finland
July 7: Spain vs Belgium
July 10: Norway vs Iceland
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Sion
Many of Switzerland's cities and towns brag a hilltop monument that resembles a castle – and Sion has not one, but two. Here you'll find the Tourbillon Castle ruins, dating back to the thirteenth century, as well as the Valère Castle complex, which is home to the world's oldest organ (still playable) that dates back to 1390.
Matches at Stade de Tourbillon
July 3: Belgium vs Italy
July 6: Norway vs Finland
July 11: Portugal vs Belgium
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