The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 concluded in spectacular fashion, mirroring its impressive शुरुआत with record-breaking attendance. A staggering 87,192 spectators filled Wembley Stadium to witness England’s triumphant victory over Germany in the final. This momentous occasion propelled the tournament’s total attendance to over half a million, establishing unprecedented benchmarks at every stage and solidifying its place in history.
Prior to EURO 2022, the benchmark for Women’s EURO game attendance was 41,301, set during the 2013 final in Solna, Sweden, between Germany and Norway. However, this record was emphatically shattered right from the opening whistle of the 2022 edition. An impressive crowd of 68,871 fans flocked to Old Trafford to watch England narrowly defeat Austria 1-0, signaling the start of a tournament like no other.
Records continued to tumble throughout the group stage, with the overall tournament attendance record of 240,055, established at the 2017 finals, quickly becoming a distant memory. As the knockout rounds approached, the cumulative attendance for the 2022 finals had already soared to 357,993. This meant that even without a single spectator attending any of the quarter-final matches onwards, the previous record average attendance of 9,000 per game would have been comfortably surpassed.
Instead of slowing down, the momentum intensified. New attendance records were set during the quarter-finals and semi-finals, building towards an unforgettable finale. The 87,192 passionate fans at Wembley Stadium for the final not only eclipsed all previous turnouts in the tournament but also established a new European record for a women’s international game. This incredible support drove the tournament’s total attendance to an astounding 574,875 and the average crowd size to an impressive 18,544 per match, demonstrating the immense growth and popularity of women’s football.
England has continued to experience remarkable crowds at Wembley since their EURO 2022 victory. 83,132 fans attended the Finalissima match against Brazil in April 2023, followed by 71,632 for a UEFA Women’s Nations League game against the Netherlands eight months later. A EURO qualifier against Sweden in April 2024 drew an unprecedented 63,428 spectators, and a friendly match against the United States in November of the same year attracted a world-leading women’s friendly attendance of 78,346. These figures further emphasize the enduring legacy of Euros 2022 and its impact on women’s football viewership.
Highest Attendances at Women’s EURO Games (Final Tournament)
87,192: England 2-1 aet Germany (final, 31/07/2022 – Wembley Stadium, London)
68,871: England 1-0 Austria (group stage, 06/07/2022 – Old Trafford, Trafford)
41,301: Germany 1-0 Norway (final, 28/07/2013 – Friends Arena, Solna)
30,785: Northern Ireland 0-5 England (group stage, 15/07/2022 – St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton)
29,092: England 3-2 Finland (group stage, 05/06/2005 – City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester)
28,994: England 2-1 aet Spain (quarter-final, 20/07/2022 – Brighton & Hove Community Stadium, Brighton & Hove)
28,847: England 8-0 Norway (group stage, 11/07/2022 – Brighton & Hove Community Stadium, Brighton & Hove)
28,624: England 4-0 Sweden (semi-final, 26/07/2022 – Bramall Lane, Sheffield)
28,182: Netherlands 4-2 Denmark (final, 06/08/2017 – FC Twente Stadion, Enschede)
27,445: Germany 2-1 France (semi-final, 27/07/2022 – Stadium MK, Milton Keynes)
Highest Attendances in Each Women’s EURO Round
Qualifying Group Stage
63,428: England 1-1 Sweden (05/04/2024 – Wembley Stadium, London)
Qualifying Play-off
40,189: Portugal 1-1 Czechia (29/11/2024 – Estádio do Dragão, Porto)
Group Stage
68,871: England 1-0 Austria (06/07/2022 – Old Trafford, Trafford)
Group Stage: Not Involving Hosts
22,596: Switzerland 1-4 Netherlands (17/07/2022 – Bramall Lane, Sheffield)
Quarter-finals
28,994: England 2-1 aet Spain (20/07/2022 – Brighton & Hove Community Stadium, Brighton & Hove)
Quarter-finals: Not Involving Hosts
16,025: Germany 2-0 Austria (21/07/2022 – Brentford Community Stadium, London)
Semi-finals
28,624: England 4-0 Sweden (26/07/2022 – Bramall Lane, Sheffield)
Semi-finals: Not Involving Hosts
27,445: Germany 2-1 France (27/07/2022 – Stadium MK, Milton Keynes)
Final
87,192: England 2-1 aet Germany (31/07/2022 – Wembley Stadium, London)
Final: Not Involving Hosts
41,301: Germany 1-0 Norway (28/07/2013 – Friends Arena, Solna)
Best Attended Women’s EURO Final Tournaments
Total
574,875 (31 games): England 2022
240,055 (31 games): Netherlands 2017
216,888 (25 games): Sweden 2013
Average per Game
18,544 (31 games): England 2022
9,000 (4 games): West Germany 1989
8,676 (25 games): Sweden 2013
Highest-Attended UEFA Women’s Football Games
91,648: Barcelona 5-1 Wolfsburg (UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg, 22/04/2022 – Camp Nou, Barcelona)
91,553: Barcelona 5-2 Real Madrid (UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg, 30/03/2022 – Camp Nou, Barcelona)
87,192: England 2-1 aet Germany (UEFA Women’s EURO final, 31/07/2022 – Wembley Stadium, London)
83,132: England 1-1, 4-2 pens Brazil (Women’s Finalissima, 06/04/2023 – Wembley Stadium, London)*
72,262: Barcelona 1-1 Chelsea (UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg, 27/04/2023 – Camp Nou, Barcelona)
71,632: England 3-2 Netherlands (UEFA Women’s Nations League league stage, 01/12/2023 – Wembley Stadium, London)
68,871: England 1-0 Austria (UEFA Women’s EURO group stage, 06/07/2022 – Old Trafford, Trafford)
63,428: England 1-1 Sweden (UEFA Women’s EURO qualifying league stage, 05/04/2024 – Wembley Stadium, London)
60,063: Arsenal 2-3 aet Wolfsburg (UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg, 01/05/2023 – Arsenal Stadium, London)
54,667: Barcelona 5-1 Roma (UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg, 29/03/2023 – Camp Nou, Barcelona)
*Finalissima jointly organised by UEFA and CONMEBOL*
Other Women’s Football International Record Crowds
FIFA Women’s World Cup
90,185: United States 0-0 aet, 5-4 pens China (final, 10/07/1999 – Rose Bowl, Pasadena)
FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals in Europe
73,680: Germany 2-1 Canada (group stage, 26/06/2011 – Olympiastadion, Berlin)
FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Europe
30,328: Netherlands 7-0 Northern Ireland (qualifying group stage, 06/04/2018 – PSV Stadion, Eindhoven)
Olympics
80,203: United States 2-1 Japan (final, 09/08/2012 – Wembley Stadium, London)
UEFA Women’s Nations League
71,632: England 3-2 Netherlands (league stage, 01/12/2023 – Wembley Stadium, London)
Friendly
78,346: England 0-0 United States (30/11/2024 – Wembley Stadium, London)
Last updated 30/11/2024
