- With the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro football tournament kicking
off tomorrow, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
(FCDO) is working closely with the Football Associations of
England and Wales to provide information and advice to travelling
fans
- Ahead of Women's Summer of Sport, the UK Government continues
to drive progress in women's sport to improve access and boost
the nation's economy
With thousands of supporters expected to follow reigning
champions England and major-tournament newcomers Wales when the
Women's Euro 2025 kicks off tomorrow, the Foreign Office has
issued top tips to help fans have a safe and enjoyable tournament
in Switzerland.
Advice for fans travelling to the eight different stadiums
hosting matches across the country includes: checking travel
advice, signing up to email alerts for the latest developments,
ensuring your passport meets entry requirements and getting
travel insurance before you go. The UK will also have a consular
presence in Switzerland throughout the tournament, to support
those British nationals requiring help or advice.
Foreign Secretary said:
The Women's Euros promises to be a spectacular event with legions
of fans travelling to multiple locations across Switzerland to
enjoy the matches. Together with in-country consular support,
we've put together some practical advice to help people have a
safe and enjoyable trip and get behind our home teams.
Lionesses Head Coach Sarina Wiegman said:
We know thousands of you will be planning on travelling to
Switzerland. Trips like this are a really big commitment and we
understand the sacrifices our travelling support will be making.
We thank you and please know your loyalty and passion will never
be taken for granted by myself and the players.
We wish everyone a fantastic experience and hope it is a summer
to remember.
Specifically fans travelling to Switzerland are advised to:
In 2024, UK Women's Sport attracted audiences of over 44.17
million, an increase of nearly 40% in just two years, with global
revenues predicted to have risen by 240% in 4 years.
The Government is driving progress across women's sport, which in
addition to improving access for women and girls across the
country is also helping to boost economic growth and deliver on
Our Plan for Change. On 21 March, the Department for Culture,
Media and Sport announced an investment of £100 million to fund
grassroots facilities throughout the UK. £98 million of this will
support projects in 2025/26.
Wales Office Minister and Equalities Minister said:
Along with hundreds of other supporters across Wales I will be
travelling to Switzerland this month to cheer on our fantastic
women's team as they take part in a major tournament for the very
first time.
I wish the squad and staff the very best of luck and Wales fans
should follow advice and prepare for their trip so they can fully
enjoy this historic and ground-breaking moment for Welsh
football.
Fan Engagement Executive at Football Association of Wales, Macsen
Jones said:
As Cymru prepare to make history with our first-ever appearance
at the UEFA Women's EURO, thousands of our supporters will be
travelling to Switzerland to cheer them on.
The FAW has been working closely with the FCDO to provide
up-to-date travel advice, helping ensure that our fans stay safe
and well-informed while supporting Cymru this summer.
As a Euro match ticket holder, fans can travel from anywhere in
Switzerland to the stadium and back on the day of your match for
free, with the offer valid for the entire Swiss public transport
network. Additionally, every host city will host a Fan Zone to
provide entertainment beyond the 90 minutes of football.
Background:
- Travelling England and Wales fans will be able to contact the
FCDO by phone 24/7 on +44 (0)20 7008 5000 or by calling the
Embassy locally on +41 31 359 77 00. Fans in Switzerland can
access the Swiss emergency services by dialling 112.
- Fans planning to travel elsewhere in the region should check
Travel Advicefor each
location they plan to visit or transit through.
- Globally, Deloitte predicts that revenue generated by women's
elite sports will reach at least $2.35 billion, or £1.8 billion,
in 2025, with revenues predicted to have risen by 240% in 4
years.
- The event guide for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 can be found
here: www.uefa.com/womenseuro/event-guide/
