Record attendances and carnival atmosphere - Euro 2025 a hit for hosts
Briefly

Euro 2025 has seen unprecedented attendance, with 623,088 fans attending by the semi-finals, surpassing the previous record set in England. The tournament has sold out 29 of 31 matches, expecting total attendance to exceed 650,000. Approximately 35% of tickets have been purchased by international fans, representing 160 nationalities. Switzerland's picturesque scenery and vibrant fan zones have attracted over a million supporters. The tournament has been deemed a significant success, with enthusiasm from both fans and participating nations enhancing the profile of women’s football.
Euro 2025 has been a record-breaking tournament. After Spain's semi-final win over Germany in Zurich, the total attendance across the event stood at 623,088 - surpassing the 574,875 set in England in 2022.
With 29 of 31 matches at Euro 2025 sold out, the total attendance is set to exceed 650,000 when Sunday's final is factored in. About 35% of tickets have been bought by travelling fans.
Fans have flocked to Switzerland in their thousands to enjoy the football, along with the picturesque towns, crystal clear lakes and breathtaking Alpine scenery. More than one million supporters have packed out the fan zones.
Laura McAllister stated that the tournament has combined the number of fans, broadcast attention, and enthusiasm of hosting cities, likely making this a breakthrough tournament for Uefa and the participating nations.
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