The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 transformed Zurich into a stage for top European football in July – and the Letzigrund stadium took centre stage.
From 5th to 23th July 2025, Letzigrund was a meeting place for fans from all over Europe. The atmosphere was unique: fan walks through the city centre, thousands of cheering spectators in the “Züri Fanzone” on Europaallee and an exuberant atmosphere that spread beyond the stadium to the entire city.
Football fever in the heart of Zurich
As one of eight venues in Switzerland, the Letzigrund stadium has taken centre stage in recent weeks: some of the best teams in Europe met here, accompanied by an enthusiastic crowd that flocked to Zurich from all directions.
More than 112,000 fans attended the matches at Letzigrund, while over 170,000 visitors took advantage of the public viewing opportunities. Zurich thus became a centre of the tournament, bringing women’s football to life in a new dimension.
The UEFA Women’s EURO was part of everyday life in Zurich for weeks (Photo: City of Zurich)
The matches at Letzigrund
The thrilling matches played in the stadium will be particularly memorable:
5 July – France 2:1 England (Group match, Group D)
A thrilling start at the Letzigrund: France won narrowly against England, who reduced the deficit with a fine finish. This early exchange of blows set the emotional tone for the tournament.
9 July – England 4:0 Netherlands ( Group match, Group D)
England put in an impressive performance: a clear victory over the Netherlands that left fans cheering and provided motivation for the next phase.
12 July – Sweden 4:1 Germany ( Group match, Group C)
Perhaps the most spectacular evening at the Letzigrund: Germany took an early lead, but Sweden turned the game around impressively. Stina Blackstenius (12′) equalised, Smilla Holmberg (25′) took the lead, Fridolina Rolfö (34′) scored her 100th international goal after being sent off against Germany – and Lina Hurtig (80′) put the finishing touches to the game. It was Germany’s heaviest defeat in the history of the European Women’s Championship.
17 July – Sweden 2:2 England ( 2:3 after penalties) (quarter-final)
An epic battle in the Letzigrund: England were 0-2 down before Lucy Bronze equalised and Michelle Agyemang saved. In the penalty shoot-out, Hannah Hampton made a strong save – and Bronze finished off the scoring: England won 3-2 and pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in a European Championship knockout round.
23 July – Germany 0:1 Spain (semi-final)
A hard-fought semi-final: Aitana Bonmatí scored the golden goal and secured the eventual European champions from Spain a place in the final – in the Letzigrund of all places.
Legacy of the Women’s EURO 2025
The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 was the most-attended women’s European Championship in history. For Zurich and the Letzigrund, this tournament means more than just sold-out matches: It is a legacy for women’s football. Girls and young women now see their idols on the big stage more often – and at the same time have new opportunities to try out football in the city themselves.
The Letzigrund Stadium, normally home to FC Zurich, the Grashoppers Club Zurich, world-class athletics events and top-class concerts, has become a symbol of enthusiasm, equality and sporting progress in recent weeks. The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 has changed Zurich. This summer will be remembered for a long time to come, when fans from all over the world came together to celebrate great football moments. The Letzigrund was not just a stadium, but an emotional stage on which sporting history was written.