UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – BBC Sport assembles powerhouse presenting, punditry and commentary squad

The wait for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 is almost over with BBC Sport set to bring fans all the goals, reaction, analysis and behind the scenes content from the tournament in Switzerland by a line-up of experts that know what it takes to be the best of the best.

With a world-class presenting, punditry and commentary line-up, and coverage across every BBC platform – TV, radio and online – fans can make sure they don’t miss a moment of the action, wherever they are this summer.

Women’s Euro 2022 winner Jill Scott and Champions League winning manager Renee Slegers are joining the BBC’s line-up alongside seasoned presenters Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Jeanette Kwakye.

Jill Scott says: “I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of the BBC team for the Euros! Tournaments like this are what football’s all about; the passion, the drama, the unforgettable moments. I can’t wait to get stuck in, share some insight, and hopefully bring a bit of fun along the way too.”

With over 400 caps between them, Ellen White, Euro 2022 winner and Lionesses top goal scorer, Steph Houghton, former England captain and Fara Williams, England’s most capped player, are all part of the BBC’s unrivalled, multi-platform coverage, meaning you can catch them on your TV screen, hear them on the radio or even see them while scrolling on social media throughout the tournament.

BBC Sport is bringing people together for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 across TV, radio and online from Wednesday 2 July until Sunday 27 July for the next instalment of its incredible line-up of women’s sport this summer. Women’s Euro 2025 is where Names Will Be Made as some of the brightest young talents and footballing legends take to the pitch.

In what’s set to be a stunning tournament amongst the Swiss mountains, countryside and cities, BBC Sport will tell homegrown stories of resilience, determination and passion as the Lionesses fight to retain their title as European champions and as Wales make history, taking part in their first major competition.

Audiences can look forward to live matches on TV & iPlayer along with live commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live & Sounds. The BBC Sport website, app and social media will be breaking news as it happens with in-depth storytelling and viral moments.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport says: “Few things bring excitement and nerves like a big football tournament and UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 will be no different. Whether you’re sat in front of the tv, listening on the radio, following our live pages, social channels or website and app coverage, the BBC will be bringing the drama to life.

“The 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro is part of a top-tier line-up of women’s sports on the BBC this summer. We are celebrating the names being made and telling the homegrown stories that matter to audiences. Will we see another iconic moment like Russo’s backheel? You’ll have to stay tuned and follow all the action with us.”

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UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 on TV and BBC iPlayer

The BBC has live coverage of 16 games on TV and iPlayer, with Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Jeanette Kwakye presenting across the 26-day competition. Jo Currie is reporting on all the latest news stories from inside England camp throughout the tournament, while Catrin Heledd and Alexandra Richards bring the breaking news from Wales camp. Catrin also presents Wales’ opening match.

Get ready for top-tier football insight as an all-star cast of experts bring the action to life from the studio and pitch side. Joining the BBC Sport team are Euro 2022 champions Jill Scott and Ellie Roebuck, alongside fellow Euro 2022 winner Ellen White, former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton and England’s most-capped player Fara Williams.

They’re joined by Anita Asante, former Lioness and Arsenal quadruple winner, ex-Wales international Katie Sherwood, and making their BBC Sport punditry debuts: former Netherlands star and Arsenal Women’s manager Renee Slegers, and German international Josie Henning.

Rounding off the powerhouse panel are former player and punditry-pro Nedum Onuoha and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie, all ready to deliver world-class analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert breakdowns you won’t want to miss.

Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce and Vicki Sparks are commentating on every minute of live TV coverage. They are joined by former England internationals Rachel Brown-Finnis, Gilly Flaherty, Izzy Christiansen and Wales international Helen Ward on co-comms.

The BBC’s coverage kicks off with host Switzerland’s opening match, as they take on two-time European Champions Norway on 2 July. The BBC is also showing group stage games from both home nations including Wales’ opener against 2017 winners, Netherlands, on 5 July. England’s key second games in the groups – also against Netherlands – is live on the BBC, as the team look to secure a place in the knockouts. BBC Sport’s presentation team is on the ground in Switzerland for these two action-packed fixtures.

Throughout the rest of the group stages, BBC Sport will broadcast games involving some of Europe’s strongest sides including eight-time Euros winners Germany as they face Denmark (8 July), 2023 World Cup winners Spain who play Italy (11 July) and former European Champions Sweden who take on Poland (8 July).

As we reach the knockout rounds and the competition ramps up, the BBC is showing three of the four quarter finals, one of the semi-final fixtures as well as the final on Sunday 27 July, live on BBC One and iPlayer.

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 on Radio and BBC Sounds

BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and Sounds has 25 live match commentaries, including every England and Wales game, so fans can follow every twist and turn until the final whistle. During the knockouts, every quarter final, semi-final and final are all available to listen to live.

Katie Smith leads presenting duties in Switzerland with commentary coming from Vicki Sparks and Eilidh Barbour, who are joined by Karen Bardsley, Izzy Christiansen and Daniel Gabbidon as expert summarisers.

2022 Euro winner Ellen White, Steph Houghton, Nedum Onuoha, Jen Beattie and Rachel Corsie will also provide expert analysis and opinion across the tournament.

On BBC Radio Wales, Nia Jones and Mark Poyser cover the first match, where Wales face the Netherlands. For the other two matches in the group stage: Wales vs France, and Wales vs England, Mark Poyser is joined by Helen Ward.

On BBC Radio Cymru, Owain Llyr and Kath Morgan will be covering all the Wales matches. The station has also commissioned an anthem for the Euros. The Welsh language indie rock band, Adwaith, have composed and recorded an anthemic track for the station, to inspire fans and unite everyone in support of the team.

Both Radio Wales and Radio Cymru are also working in partnership with the Urdd, to give all primary pupils in Wales the opportunity to come together to sing, celebrate and inspire the Wales team ahead of the 2025 Euros by singing along to the virtual Urdd Jamboree.

There are daily podcasts on BBC Sounds for fans wanting to follow England and Wales every step of the way, and you can search for “Women’s Euros” on the app where you’ll get even more content.

Football Daily is releasing podcast episodes every day of the tournament for those not wanting to miss a beat, interviewing players and managers from inside both England and Wales camp. Katie Smith, Ben Haines and Mark Chapman present the podcast and are joined by former Lioness Ellen White, Football Daily regular Jen Beattie, former Lioness goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and lots of exciting names from out in Switzerland. There are special fan diary episodes with comedian and football fan Maisie Adam, plus match previews right up until the final.

Feast of Football is a daily podcast available on BBC Sounds as well as a vodcast on BBC One Wales, ahead of each of Wales’ games. Carl Roberts, along with guests and players from the Wales team, bring all the news from the Women’s Euro, set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss mountains.

On BBC World Service English, there is coverage and commentary from Switzerland on the Sportsworld and Sport Today programmes, following the highs and lows of the tournament with on-site reporters, Delyth Lloyd and Sophia Hartley. Plus, Isaac Fanin has reports and interviews on the Newsday programme.

BBC Sport website, app & social media

Millions flocked to the BBC Sport website and app for the Women’s Euros in 2022 which saw England clinch victory over Germany in the final. To make sure fans can keep up with all the action once again, the BBC Sport website – bbc.co.uk/football – is your one-stop shop for news, match reports, features, analysis, interviews and columns.

Highlights of every game are available on the BBC Sport website, app and BBC iPlayer following full time, and BBC Sport’s industry leading live match pages have live, in-game clips from all BBC matches, along with the enduringly popular live text commentary.

As well as being able to follow every minute of the tournament live, exclusive insights, interviews and in-depth stories told by those on the ground in Switzerland will be available for fans on the BBC Sport website and app.

On social media you’ll be able to watch all the big moments from each match, catch up with the best of our BBC punditry and analysis, enjoy behind-the-scenes content and get closer to the fan experience thanks to our roving digital reporters in Switzerland.

We’ll have all the news, results, interviews and features covered via our BBC Sport accounts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube. And for an even sharper focus on the women’s game, make sure to follow our dedicated BBC Women’s Football account on TikTok.

The Women’s Euros are part of the BBC’s Women’s Summer of Sport and there is a dedicated website bbc.co.uk/womens-summer-of-sport showcasing the best complementary BBC content.

Additional programming – Documentaries, Podcasts & more

To mark this special sporting summer, the BBC’s ‘Names Will Be Made’ campaign spotlights female athletes and gives them the platform they deserve through live sport and beyond.

A range of additional content is available for fans to watch or listen to in the build-up to the tournament, or between live matches once coverage starts. From 25 June, there will be a page on BBC iPlayer dedicated to Women’s Euro 2025 with archive and special features.

Mary Earps: Queen of Stops – BBC iPlayer & BBC One

This BBC Sport documentary offers a never-before-seen take on Mary’s impactful career, which has seen her transcend her sport and leave a lasting legacy. The Euro 2022 winner offers a fascinating insight into her rollercoaster journey to the pinnacle of her sport and includes insights from the goalkeeper’s family and former England team-mates Ella Toone, Alessia Russo, Jill Scott, Lucy Bronze and Ellen White.

Together Stronger: Euro 2025 – BBC One Wales & iPlayer (and BBC One)

Together Stronger: Euro 2025 tells the extraordinary journey of Welsh women’s football, culminating in their historic qualification for the Euros. This film is told by the people who made it all possible, featuring football greats like Jess Fishlock, Rhian Wilkinson, Helen Ward and many others.

The documentary is available to watch on BBC iPlayer, BBC One Wales and BBC One in July.

The Tooney & Russo Show with Vick Hope, Series 2 – BBC Sounds & YouTube

The podcast has returned for a hotly anticipated second series. There will be 10 new episodes available on BBC Sounds in the build-up to the Women’s Euro where the England teammates and best friends talk about their lives on and off the pitch. Episodes drop every Monday and Friday from Friday 30 May.

Iconic: The Rise of the Women in Red – BBC Radio Wales

Wales’ record goal scorer Jess Fishlock presents this four-part series telling the story of the Welsh Women’s international team. Through the voices of players, managers, and pivotal figures in the game, the series reveals their fight for recognition and their progress towards reaching their first ever major tournament.

Creu Hanes (Making History) – BBC Radio Cymru

Presenter, Catrin Heledd delves into the history of the Wales Women’s team and follows their journey from humble beginnings to making history by qualifying for the 2025 Euros. She’ll be joined by trailblazers Professor Laura McAllister, Kath Morgan, Gwennan Harries and Captain, Angharad James.

Be Wnaeth y Swisiaid i ni erioed? (What have the Swiss ever done for us?) – BBC Radio Cymru

The National poet and presenter, Ifor ap Glyn, explores Switzerland’s history and discovers several unexpected Welsh connections.

CBeebies Bedtime Story – CBeebies & BBC iPlayer

Celebrate England and Wales qualifying for the European Championships with brand new CBeebies Bedtime Stories from Lioness and Chelsea legend Millie Bright and Welsh superstar Sophie Ingle.

Football Fantastics – CBBC & BBC iPlayer

Football Fantastics, a high-energy, feel-good live-action comedy series, comes to CBeebies and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 5 July.

Set against the heartwarming backdrop of Yorkshire, the show follows six wildly lovable kids who come together every weekend for their local football group.

Adding a touch of real-world sparkle Jill Scott brings her trademark wit and warmth to the screen, alongside guest spots from a number of the Lionesses stars including star striker Alessia Russo and BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner Beth Mead, plus a surprise cameo from England and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and former Millwall and Leyton Orient player, Charlotte Lynch in her acting debut.

Morning Live – BBC One & BBC iPlayer

Starting on 30 June, Lioness legend Jill Scott will be bringing BBC One’s Morning Live all the action ahead of the biggest matches and whose Names Will Be Made at the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025, live from Switzerland.

As one of the most decorated international players and a European Championship winner, Jill will give the pro insights to the Wales and England camps and who to watch in a massive summer of sport on the BBC.

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 group stages TV and iPlayer schedule

The BBC is exclusively showing three of the four quarter finals, as well as one of the semi-final fixtures and the final on Sunday 27 July, live on BBC One and iPlayer.

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 group stages Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and Sounds schedule

BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and Sounds are providing live match commentary for every quarter final, semi-final and the final on Sunday 27 July.

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