BBC AND ITV CONFIRM MATCH SPLIT FOR WOMEN'S EUROS 2025

Following last Monday’s draw in Lausanne, BBC Sport and ITV reveal the broadcast fixtures for next summer’s eagerly anticipated tournament in Switzerland, kicking off Wednesday 2 July.

The tournament begins with coverage on ITV, ITVX and STV with the opening match between Finland and Iceland (2 July). BBC Sport begins its comprehensive coverage on TV and iPlayer with the hosts Switzerland’s opening match, as they face two-time European Champions Norway (2 July).

Fans can look forward to watching both England and Wales in the group stages, including a moment of history as Rhian Wilkinson’s Wales squad makes their European Championships debut against the Netherlands live on the BBC (5 July).

ITV has two of England’s group games and two of Wales’ group games also. On 5 July, Sarina Wiegman’s England team will play their first match of the competition, as they go head-to-head with France live on ITV. Meanwhile, England will also face the Netherlands in a key group-stage clash live on the BBC (9 July). And on 13 July, there is a home nations clash when England is up against Wales - live on ITV.

As the tournament builds towards the dramatic knockout stages, BBC Sport are broadcasting three of the four quarter-finals, featuring some of Europe’s biggest teams, likely to include World Cup winners Spain and also eight time winners of the Euros, Germany. ITV will have first pick of the nail biting semi-finals, and then the BBC and ITV will share coverage of the Final - ensuring every pivotal moment reaches fans across the nation.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport says, “The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be a huge celebration of women’s sport as we bring audiences the UEFA Women’s Euros, the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the World Athletics Championships. We’ll have live coverage and expert analysis of the Euros as Wales make their debut and England try to retain the trophy. We’re excited to bring the people together for these huge sporting moments across online, TV, iPlayer, Radio and BBC Sounds.”

Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport says, “The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 is the jewel in ITV’s sporting crown next summer. We look forward to bringing the nation together for reigning champion England’s opening match of the tournament and again for an historic home nations clash between England and Wales.”

BBC Sport’s rights portfolio also includes the Olympic Games, The FA Cup, Men’s Euro 2028, Women’s Super League, FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA World Cup 2030, Wimbledon Championships, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Men’s and Women’s Six Nations and Match of The Day (Premier League and Champions League highlights) plus many other sporting events.

ITV Sports rights portfolio includes the World Cup 2026 and 2030, The FA Cup, Men’s Euro 2028, Six Nations, ITV Horse Racing, the Super Bowl and the Carabao Cup among many other sporting highlights.