Women’s Euros 2025: Pubs to stick open past due if England or Wales achieve semi-final

Pubs shall be allowed to stick open till 01:00 BST if England or Wales achieve the general phases of the Uefa Women’s European Championships, the Home Office has stated.

The same old 23:00 last time shall be driven again if both house country reaches the semi-finals or last of the event, scheduled for 2-27 July in Switzerland, to mark an match of “exceptional national significance”.

England are protecting champions whilst Wales have certified for the primary time. Both groups were drawn in the similar staff.

“Nothing quite brings people together like watching our national football teams,” stated policing minister Dame Diana Johnson. “We want fans to enjoy every minute of these matches.”

The two semi-finals will happen on 22 and 23 July. The last will happen in Basel on 27 July.

Wales would be the first house country aspect to play once they take at the Netherlands on 5 July. The Lionesses will play towards France at the similar day.

Pub opening hours had been additionally prolonged for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day this month, in addition to for the semi-final and last of the males’s Euros closing yr.

The determination is “a positive and progressive move that recognises the growing popularity of women’s football and its cultural significance across the UK,” stated Michael Kill, leader government of the Night Time Industries Association.

British Beer and Pub Association leader government Emma McClarkin stated: “The pub is the home of live sport.”

“Our sector plays a huge part in boosting community spirit and extending licensing hours means people can gather for longer and host even more events that cheer on our squads,” she added.