The Wales women’s national football team has qualified for the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euros, marking a historic achievement as the team’s first entry into a major tournament, celebrated by both players and supporters. Their spot in Switzerland next year was secured following a 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday. Jess Fishlock, a Champions League winner and Wales’ record goalscorer, commented on the milestone, stating: “This is by far the proudest moment of my life.” Wales will debut at the European Championship in 2025 alongside Poland, while England aims to defend its title. Wales’ focus now shifts to the 16-team championship event in Switzerland next July, and here is essential information for those planning to attend. Switzerland is set to host the 14th edition of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament, with the opening match, featuring the host nation, scheduled for 2 July in Basel. The final will then be held on 27 July at St. Jakob-Park, Switzerland’s largest football stadium, which has a capacity of 37,500. Seven additional stadiums will host games for the 2025 competition, including venues that were used for the men’s 2008 Euros, such as the Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Stade de Genève in Geneva, and Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich. Currently, the specific group Wales will be in is unknown; the official Women’s Euro 2025 tournament draw is scheduled for Monday, 16 December. At this event, Wales’ group placement will be revealed. If Wales finishes among the top two teams in their group, they will advance from the Group stage to the knockout stage. The Euro 2025 draw will be broadcast on BBC Two, iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website starting at 16:55 GMT on 16 December. Tickets for Euro 2025 have been on sale since 1 October 2024, with over 250,000 tickets made available for all 31 matches of the tournament. Approximately 120,000 additional tickets have been reserved specifically for supporters of the qualified national teams, and these will become available following the tournament draw on 16 December. Tickets for all matches throughout the Euro 2025 tournament can be purchased via the Women’s Euro 2025 ticket website. An official ticket resale platform is also expected to launch in spring 2025, enabling ticket holders to securely buy and sell official tickets at face value. Opening ceremony tickets are priced from at least 30CHF (about £27) for seats behind the goals, with better views costing 60CHF (about £54) and 90CHF (about £80). Group stage and quarter-finals tickets start at a minimum of 25CHF (about £23), with more central stands available for 40CHF (about £36). Semi-finals tickets are slightly more expensive, beginning at 25CHF (about £23) for seats with the least optimal views, and rising to 40CHF (about £36) and 70CHF (about £63) for improved vantage points. Tickets for the final cost 30CHF (about £27) for positions behind the goals, while premium views are sold for 60CHF (about £54) and 90CHF (about £80). Every match of the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament will be broadcast in the UK on either the BBC or ITV. The tournament commences on 2 July, with the final available on both channels on 27 July. In addition to live TV coverage and highlights across the BBC and iPlayer, radio commentary will also be provided on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live, and 5 Sports Extra. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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