Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Jeanette Kwakye will lead the BBC's coverage of the Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland on TV and iPlayer. Former England players Jill Scott, Steph Houghton and Fara Williams have been named on the BBC's pundit team as the Lionesses prepare to defend their title. They're joined by Anita Asante and Ellie Roebuck, along with former Wales international Katie Sherwood. Arsenal boss Renee Slegers, Scotland's Rachel Corsie, ex-England defender Nedum Onuoha and former Germany international Josie Henning will also provide tournament analysis. "Few things bring excitement and nerves like a big football tournament and Uefa Women's Euro 2025 will be no different," said Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport. "Whether you're sitting 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." Euro 2025 gets under way on 2 July as 16 teams compete for glory in Switzerland. Kay-Jelski added: "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." Wales' major tournament debut will be shown live on BBC One as they take on the Netherlands on 5 July (17:00 BST kick-off). Sarina Wiegman's reigning European champions kick off their campaign against France later that day (20:00 BST). "I'm absolutely buzzing to be part of the BBC team for the Euros," said former midfielder Scott, who was part of England's Euro-winning squad in 2022. "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." Ex-England players Rachel Brown-Finnis, Gilly Flaherty, Izzy Christiansen and former Wales striker Helen Ward are on co-comms, joining commentators Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce and Vicki Sparks. Jo Currie is reporting on all the latest news stories from inside the England camp throughout the tournament, while Catrin Heledd brings the breaking news from Wales. On BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and Sounds, there will be 25 live match commentaries - including every England and Wales game. Katie Smith will present from Switzerland, with Vicki Sparks and Eilidh Barbour providing match commentaries. Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, Christiansen and ex-Wales defender Daniel Gabbidon will provide expert analysis. On BBC Radio Wales, Nia Jones and Mark Poyser will cover Wales' opener against the Netherlands, while Ward will join Poyser for their games against France and England. There will also be commentary on BBC Radio Cymru, with Owain Llyr and Kath Morgan covering all of Wales' matches. Available on BBC Sounds, 5 Live's Football Daily will release podcast episodes every day of the tournament. The podcast will feature interviews from players and managers inside the England and Wales' camps with Football Daily regulars Jen Beattie, Bardsley and White There are also special fan diary episodes with comedian and football fan Maisie Adam, plus match previews right up until the final. Feast of Football is another daily podcast available on BBC Sounds, as well as a vodcast on BBC One Wales before each of Wales' games. All 16 BBC live matches will be streamed on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be highlights of every game available to watch at full-time. BBC Sport's industry-leading live match pages will have in-play clips for all BBC TV matches, as well as our ever-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.
Scott, Slegers & Houghton join BBC team for Euro 2025
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The BBC has announced its coverage team for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, which will take place in Switzerland starting July 2. Leading the coverage will be Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Jeanette Kwakye, while a strong pundit panel featuring former England players Jill Scott, Steph Houghton, and Fara Williams will provide expert analysis as the Lionesses aim to defend their championship title. They will be joined by Anita Asante, Ellie Roebuck, and former Wales international Katie Sherwood, along with Arsenal manager Renee Slegers, Scotland's Rachel Corsie, ex-England defender Nedum Onuoha, and former German international Josie Henning. Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, expressed excitement about the tournament, emphasizing that the BBC will offer extensive coverage across multiple platforms, ensuring fans can engage with the event whether watching on TV or following online.
The tournament marks a significant moment as Wales makes its major tournament debut, with their match against the Netherlands set to air live on BBC One on July 5. The reigning champions, coached by Sarina Wiegman, will kick off their campaign against France later that day. Former midfielder Alex Scott, who was part of the Euro-winning squad in 2022, expressed her enthusiasm for being part of the BBC team, highlighting the passion and drama that such tournaments embody. The BBC will provide 25 live match commentaries across its radio platforms, including BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Wales, alongside daily podcasts featuring interviews and insights from players and managers. All matches will be available for streaming on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, with highlights offered post-game. Fans can also expect in-depth coverage and exclusive stories from Switzerland, ensuring a comprehensive viewing experience throughout the tournament.
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