Euro Football Tournament: St. Gallen Fervently Engaged in the European Football Championship
The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 tournament has begun, and the picturesque city of St. Gallen, Switzerland, is one of the host cities, playing host to three preliminary round matches at the Arena St. Gallen[1]. The tournament runs from July 2 to July 27, 2025.
On Friday evening, the German women's national football team started their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Poland[2]. However, captain Giulia Gwinn of the German team was forced to leave the field in the 40th minute due to an injury, and an MRI scan will be conducted on Saturday to determine the severity of her injury[3].
One of the key matches in St. Gallen will take place on July 9, with Group D's France facing Wales at 8pm[2]. Tickets for this match, as well as for other St. Gallen matches, are available in two price categories: 25 or 40 Swiss francs[1]. These prices include public transportation travel to and from the match within Switzerland[1]. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketcorner[1].
The compact city of St. Gallen and efficient public transport make attending matches very convenient on matchdays[1]. In addition, a diverse fan experience program is running in downtown St. Gallen from July 2 to July 13, providing additional activities and events around the matches[1].
For those who still want to travel by car, SBB's Park and Rail offers are recommended[4]. Spectators can take the S1 or S5 S-Bahn lines from the main station to Winkeln station, which is near the stadium[5]. A shuttle service is available from the city's fan zone to the stadium, which operates before and after the game[5].
The fan zone in St. Gallen is open daily from 11:30 am, with the program ending at 5 pm on Saturdays and 7 pm on match and workdays[6]. From 3 pm, visitors can strengthen themselves in the fan zone and get in the mood for the game with live music[7]. The fan walk took place in the evening, allowing fans to cover the last meters from St. Gallen's Winkeln station to the stadium together[8].
Tens of thousands of football fans came to celebrate in the fan zone in the city center[9]. Many guest houses in St. Gallen will show the games as public viewings[10]. The opening match took place at the Arena in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
For the most up-to-date ticket releases and additional match details, checking Ticketcorner and the official St. Gallen event page is recommended[1]. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to witness top European women's football in an accessible and engaging environment.
References: [1] Official St. Gallen event page: [2] UEFA Women's EURO 2025 match schedule: [3] German Football Association (DFB) statement on Giulia Gwinn's injury:
The German women's national football team, part of the premier-league, began their European-leagues campaign with a 2-0 victory, however, captain Giulia Gwinn got injured and will undergo an MRI scan. The key match in Group D at St. Gallen will be France versus Wales on July 9, with tickets available in two price categories, including public transportation.
