Switzerland's Women's European Championship has left a lasting impact on Swiss football, but the question remains: what's next? The nation's women's team made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time, and despite not replicating the same success in the club scene, there is a noticeable increase in interest and attendance figures.
The Swiss Women's Super League has seen a 62% rise in attendances this season, with an average of 787 fans per match. While it doesn't compare to the dramatic spike England's Women's Super League experienced after Euro 2022, it's still an encouraging sign. Grasshopper, currently second in the league, has witnessed a significant increase in attendance, jumping from 300 to 450 per match.
At the other end of the spectrum, Thun has seen their average attendance more than double, rising from 156 to 326 per match. Basel, who sit sixth, have also experienced an increase in season ticket sales but saw little change in attendances for their home games.
To sustain this growth, Fabian Sanginés, Basel's women's sporting director, emphasizes the need for a long-term plan. "When a country applies to host a Euros, they need to have a plan," he says. "The legacy programme here is about trying to ensure we increase certain standards in the youth and also get financial help for them."
While there has been an uptick in interest in the national team, with their first home game after Euro 2025 attracting a crowd of 10,025, Sanginés stresses that progress must go beyond gimmicks. "Everyone had a huge hype about the Euros, but hype is for a certain amount of time and we don't want to be the hype; we want to be sustainable and long-term."
As the country looks to build on the momentum created by Euro 2025, it's clear that there is still work to be done. By improving the fan experience, attracting new sponsors, and investing in youth development, Switzerland can create a lasting legacy for women's football that extends far beyond the next tournament.
The Swiss Women's Super League has seen a 62% rise in attendances this season, with an average of 787 fans per match. While it doesn't compare to the dramatic spike England's Women's Super League experienced after Euro 2022, it's still an encouraging sign. Grasshopper, currently second in the league, has witnessed a significant increase in attendance, jumping from 300 to 450 per match.
At the other end of the spectrum, Thun has seen their average attendance more than double, rising from 156 to 326 per match. Basel, who sit sixth, have also experienced an increase in season ticket sales but saw little change in attendances for their home games.
To sustain this growth, Fabian Sanginés, Basel's women's sporting director, emphasizes the need for a long-term plan. "When a country applies to host a Euros, they need to have a plan," he says. "The legacy programme here is about trying to ensure we increase certain standards in the youth and also get financial help for them."
While there has been an uptick in interest in the national team, with their first home game after Euro 2025 attracting a crowd of 10,025, Sanginés stresses that progress must go beyond gimmicks. "Everyone had a huge hype about the Euros, but hype is for a certain amount of time and we don't want to be the hype; we want to be sustainable and long-term."
As the country looks to build on the momentum created by Euro 2025, it's clear that there is still work to be done. By improving the fan experience, attracting new sponsors, and investing in youth development, Switzerland can create a lasting legacy for women's football that extends far beyond the next tournament.
So I think what's really cool about this Swiss Women's European Championship is how it's actually got people talking about women's football again! 
The numbers aren't super crazy or anything, but it's definitely a step in the right direction. And you know what's even more interesting? How Switzerland is trying to create a sustainable future for women's football by focusing on youth development and investment. 
It's like, they're not just saying "oh, we had a good tournament" and then doing nothing else. They're actually trying to build something long-term. That's really admirable. 
. It's all about creating a long-term plan that benefits the sport, not just a quick fix.
and focus on making real progress, not just relying on hype.
We need more of these grassroots initiatives that focus on youth development & financial help, so we can build strong foundations for the future.
that's gonna be fire 
! And let's not forget about improving the fan experience – more interactive stuff like live streaming & social media engagement would get those fans hyped!
. I'm all about it when they see improvements on and off the pitch too, like the youth development program Fabian Sanginés mentioned. We need to see sustainable growth, not just a hype fest after a big tournament. Grasshopper and Thun are killing it with attendance numbers, but Basel needs to step up their game in home games 
. I'm excited to see what they do next. Long-term plans are key, so let's hope the Swiss FA gets its act together 
I mean, it's awesome that they made history in the Euro championship and now there's this massive surge in interest... but like, what's next? 
They need to keep building momentum, ya know? 
We can't wait to see what they do next! 
. It's all about creating a sustainable model for success, and it sounds like Fabian Sanginés has some solid ideas on how to get there 
. Investing in youth development and improving the fan experience are key to building a lasting legacy for Swiss women's football 
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And Fabian Sanginés' quote about being sustainable and long-term makes so much sense... we need to build a solid foundation for women's football in Switzerland. 
Let's get behind our teams and cheer them on! 
. If we can get more young girls into the game, they'll be the ones driving change and growth in the long run 
. And let's not forget about financial support - it's all about creating a level playing field for teams to compete and thrive 
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. We had that one big win last year and it was lit 
. We need to make our sports events more than just an event, we need to make them a tradition 
. I think our school could do with something like that, especially when it comes to developing our young athletes 
️. We can't just rely on one big win to keep everyone's interest, we need to build something sustainable 
. That way, we can build up our team's reputation and get more people to take us seriously 
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. It can't be all about throwing money at marketing campaigns or relying on national team success – that's not gonna cut it over the long haul 
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Swiss Women's Football is on the Rise 
. We need more youth development programs and financial support to help our young players grow