Countdown to Euro 2025 as government gives advice to travelling fans
Ahead of Euro 2025 kicking off tomorrow, the Foreign Office is providing fans with the information and advice they need for a safe and enjoyable tournament.
- 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 8 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 David Lammy 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:
- check travel advice for Euro 2025 and sign up to Switzerland travel advice email updates for all the latest information
- read support for British nationals abroad guidance on staying safe abroad and help that the FCDO can provide
- make sure your passport meets the entry requirements for Switzerland
- get travel insurance, to ensure you are protected when travelling
In 2024, UK Women’s Sport attracted audiences of over 44.17 million, an increase of nearly 40% in just 2 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 to 2026.
Wales Office Minister and Equalities Minister Nia Griffith 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 British 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 advice for 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
- view UEFA’s event guide for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
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