Switzerland hosted its first major women’s football tournament last July, and by the time the semi-finals arrived, eight teams had already been whittled down to four. England arrived in Geneva as holders; Spain carried the weight of a near-perfect group stage. If you needed one place to catch up on what happened, where it happened, and what comes next, this is it.

Semi-final dates: 22–23 July 2025 · Venue: Stade de Genève, Geneva · Semi-finalists: England, Italy, Germany, Spain · Final date: 27 July 2025 · Final venue: St. Jakob-Park, Basel

Where is the Euro 2025 semi-final?

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 semi-finals took place in two Swiss cities. The first semi-final—England versus Italy—was played at Stade de Genève in Geneva on 22 July 2025. The second semi-final—Germany versus Spain—was held at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich on 23 July 2025. Both venues are among the eight stadiums Switzerland used across the tournament, according to UEFA’s host cities guide.

Which stadium hosts the semi-final?

Stade de Genève has a listed capacity of 26,750, according to UEFA’s venue guide. Stadion Letzigrund, the smaller of the two semi-final venues, accommodates 22,700 spectators. Switzerland used eight stadiums across eight cities for the full tournament, which ran from 2 to 27 July 2025.

What city is the semi-final in?

Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city, hosted the first semi-final on 22 July. Zurich, the country’s largest city, hosted the second semi-final the following day. Basel, which also hosted group-stage matches and the opening game, was selected to host the final on 27 July 2025.

Who are the semi-finalists in the Women’s Euros?

Four teams reached the semi-finals of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025: England, Italy, Germany, and Spain. UEFA confirmed the semi-final line-up after the quarter-finals concluded on 19 July 2025.

How did each team qualify?

• Italy: Defeated Norway 2-1 in Geneva to reach the last four
• England: Won on penalties against Sweden in Zurich after a draw in regular time
• Spain: Beat Switzerland 2-0 in Bern to advance
• Germany: Progressed past France via a penalty shootout in Basel

England entered the semi-finals as defending champions, having won the previous edition in 2022.

What are the semi-final matchups?

The first semi-final paired England against Italy at Stade de Genève on 22 July. The second semi-final saw Germany face Spain at Stadion Letzigrund on 23 July. These pairings were determined by the knockout bracket following the quarter-final results.

What time is England women’s semi-final?

England’s semi-final against Italy kicked off at Stade de Genève on 22 July 2025. The official UEFA match schedule listed the semi-final dates as 22/07 and 23/07, with kick-off times confirmed closer to match day through UEFA’s official channels.

Is there a time difference to note?

Geneva operates on Central European Summer Time (CEST). Viewers in the United Kingdom should account for a one-hour difference, while those in the United States needed to check regional broadcast schedules for the precise kick-off time in their local timezone.

Where to find the official kick-off time?

UEFA’s official website and the tournament’s digital platforms listed confirmed kick-off times. Local broadcaster schedules also published match times in their respective timezones closer to the semi-final date.

Who will England play in the Euro semi-final?

England faced Italy in the first semi-final at Stade de Genève on 22 July 2025. UEFA confirmed the semi-final ties after the quarter-final results were finalized on 19 July.

What is Italy’s recent form?

Italy reached the semi-finals after defeating Norway 2-1 in their quarter-final in Geneva. The result marked Italy’s progression past the quarter-final stage for the first time in a major tournament, according to UEFA’s quarter-final report.

What is the head-to-head record?

England and Italy had met previously in major tournament qualification and friendlies, though their most recent competitive encounter before the semi-final depended on the tournament bracket. England, as holders, carried the weight of expectation into the matchup.

Who is most likely to win the Women’s Euros?

Spain entered the semi-final stage as one of the tournament’s strongest contenders, based on their group-stage performance and squad depth. England, as defending champions, were considered the team to beat among the other three semi-finalists.

What are the current odds?

Pre-match odds from bookmakers favored Spain among the semi-finalists, with England rated as the second most likely to win the tournament. The odds reflected both teams’ paths through the knockout stage and their overall squad quality heading into the final rounds.

Which team has the strongest squad?

Spain’s squad depth and attacking options were widely noted as a significant strength throughout the tournament. England’s squad, led by Sarina Wiegman, drew on the experience of winning in 2022. Germany’s traditional strength in women’s football and Italy’s surprise quarter-final performance made the semi-final lineup competitive across all four teams.

Clarity on confirmed facts and rumors

The following claims are verified from primary sources, primarily UEFA’s official tournament coverage and the official match schedule PDF.

Key moments and perspectives

The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 semi-finals line-up are now set as England play Italy in Geneva on Tuesday and Germany face Spain on Wednesday in Zurich.

— UEFA (Governing body)

Switzerland will host the tournament for the first time. The tournament will run from 2 to 27 July.

— UEFA editorial factsheet (Official tournament factsheet)

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 will take place across eight stadiums in Switzerland.

— UEFA (Host cities and venue guide)

Semi-final results summary

Both semi-finals at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 required extra time to decide a winner. UEFA’s match report confirmed England beat Italy 2-1 after extra time in Geneva, while Spain defeated Germany 1-0 after extra time in Zurich.

Tournament timeline

• April 2023: Switzerland selected as host by UEFA Executive Committee
• 16 December 2023: Final draw held in Lausanne
• 2 July 2025: Tournament opened in Switzerland
• 16–19 July 2025: Quarter-finals across host venues
• 22 July 2025: Semi-final 1: England vs Italy in Geneva
• 23 July 2025: Semi-final 2: Germany vs Spain in Zurich
• 27 July 2025: Final at St. Jakob-Park, Basel

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Frequently asked questions

For viewers following the tournament from outside Switzerland, the semi-final stage marked the point where the field narrowed from four to two teams with a place in the final at stake. Switzerland’s eight-venue structure meant that travelling supporters had options across the country, though those heading to Geneva and Zurich specifically navigated one of Europe’s most expensive cities against a more affordable Swiss alternative.