In addition to Switzerland, who have already qualified as hosts for the 2025 European Football Championship, all 15 other participants have now been confirmed. Tickets have been on sale since October 1 and demand is high. Find out everything you need to know about the tournament here.
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When will the European Championship 2025 take place?
The European Women's Championship will run from July 2, 2025 to July 27, 2025.
The venues of the European Championship 2025
The Swiss national team will open the tournament on July 2 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. The final will also take place there 25 days later. Matches will take place in seven other cities: Bern (Wankdorf), Geneva (Stade de Genève), Zurich (Letzigrund), St.Gallen (Kybunpark), Lucerne (Swissporarena), Thun (Stockhorn Arena) and in Sion (Stade de Tourbillon).
Which countries are taking part?
Switzerland is seeded as the host country. Eight other teams have secured their European Championship ticket directly: Germany, Spain, France, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark and Iceland. The remaining seven participants were determined in two play-off rounds. The following teams made it through: Portugal, Norway, Finland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium and Wales.
When will the group draw take place?
The European Championship groups will be drawn on December 16 in Lausanne. Switzerland is seeded in Pot 1 and will therefore not face any of the three best-ranked participating countries in the group stage.
What is the tournament format?
Since 2017, 16 teams have taken part in each European Championship. The tournament is played in four groups of four, from which the top two qualify for the quarter-finals. A total of 31 matches are played.
Is the Swiss national team one of the favorites?
The Swiss national team has never made it past the group stage at a European Championship and is not one of the favorites on paper, although the last few test matches against top 10 nations are encouraging and have increased the belief in a summer fairytale: Switzerland drew 1-1 with Australia in front of a record crowd of 14,370 spectators and four days later beat France 2-1 in front of 10,800 fans at the Stade de Genève. Switzerland will be aiming to reach the quarter-finals and that seems absolutely realistic, as they are at least on a par with the teams from pots 3 and 4. Added to this is the home advantage, which should not be underestimated. If the Swiss national team manage to leave two teams behind them in the group stage, they will be guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals. And as always, once the group stage is over, anything is possible.
Who are the top favorites for the European Championship title?
The top favorites for the European Championship title are the reigning world champions from Spain. England are also among the top favorites to defend their title. France and record European champions Germany are also among the crème de la crème in women's football. The likelihood of a team from this quartet winning the European Championship is certainly high.
How can I get tickets for the European Championship?
A total of 720,000 tickets are available for the entire tournament. Advance sales started on October 1. In the first phase, 250,000 tickets will be put into circulation. To get your hands on tickets, you have to register on the Uefa website.
The sale runs according to the motto: "It's as good as it gets." All tickets for 14 of the 31 matches were sold out within the first hour. At the end of October, tickets were only available for eight matches.
After the final draw on December 16 in Lausanne, around 120,000 additional tickets will be available to fans of the 16 participating national teams, and an official ticket resale platform will be available from spring 2025 for those who have not been able to purchase tickets by then.
Switzerland can therefore look forward to a big football festival with packed stadiums.
How much does a ticket cost?
Tickets are significantly cheaper than for the men's tournament last summer. In the cheapest category, a ticket costs just CHF 25, and CHF 30 for the opening match and the final. Tickets in the highest category range from 40 to 90 francs.
A special highlight: tickets are valid on the day of the match from any Swiss town for the outward and return journey on public transport.
What is the home European Championship supposed to achieve in Switzerland?
After the 1954 World Cup and the 2008 European Men's Championship, Switzerland is hosting a major women's tournament for the first time. First and foremost, it should be a big football festival where Switzerland can show itself in its best light.
However, the tournament should also provide a boost for women's football in Switzerland - and in a sustainable way. There are also concrete and measurable goals: in the area of elite football, the SFA wants to increase interest in the domestic Women's Super League and double spectator numbers by 2027, among other things. Over the same period, the number of girls and women playing football in Switzerland is to be increased from just under 40,000 to 80,000 and the number of female officials from 2,500 to 5,000. The SFA also wants to double the number of women in decision-making positions in the Swiss football landscape. Various projects should help to ensure that these ambitious goals are achieved.
