Euro 2025: Record for the Bern fan walk

On Friday, July 18, 2025, Bern vibrated with the colors red and white: 25,000 supporters of the Swiss women's football team marched on foot to the Wankdorf Stadium. This is the largest fan procession ever organized in the history of the Women's European Championships, According to city authorities, UEFA relayed the information on its account. Instagram above.

Unfortunately, the Swiss team lost at the end of the match and were eliminated from their tournament by the Spanish world champions.Spain – Switzerland).

This impressive record was largely driven by the fervor of Swiss fans, joined by a few hundred Spanish supporters. The two teams were facing off in the quarter-finals in a Sold-out match.

The procession followed an iconic route, crossing through Bern's old town to the Bear Pit, before joyfully heading back up to the stadium. A Keystone-ATS journalist on the scene observed a festive atmosphere under a sunny summer sky.

A new chapter in the history of the Women's Euro

The previous record was set just two weeks prior, during the Switzerland-Iceland match, where 14,000 people had participated in a similar procession. Women's European Championships, organized since 1984, had never before experienced such popular mobilization.

The party continues in Bern

In parallel with the match, A large crowd is expected at the Federal Square for the Public Viewing. For the occasion, the authorities decreed a "« free night"  : bars and restaurants can stay open and serve until the early hours, extending the party regardless of the result of the match.

This event marks a turning point for the popularity of women's football in Switzerland, and should also have a positive impact on several local clubs who will benefit from the success of this Euro.