Switzerland's Women's European Championship was a resounding success for the small Alpine nation, bringing with it a renewed sense of pride and a modest but significant boost to women's football in the country. When it came to translating this momentum into domestic competition, however, the results have been less dramatic – yet still encouraging.
While the national team's quarter-final appearance was a major achievement, the attendance figures at club level haven't quite matched the hype surrounding the tournament. According to Switzerland's Football Association (FSF), the Women's Super League has seen a 62% increase in attendances this season, with an average of 787 fans per match – a significant jump from last year, when average attendances were around 455.
Grasshopper, currently second in the league, has enjoyed an even greater increase in attendance, jumping to 450 fans per game from just 300 last season. Thun, meanwhile, have seen their numbers more than double, with an average of 326 fans attending matches this campaign – a major turnaround from their attendance of 156 last year.
While these figures are certainly heartening, they're still short of the huge spike in attendances England's Women's Super League experienced after Euro 2022. Nevertheless, it's clear that Switzerland is taking steps to improve the fan experience and encourage more supporters to turn out for matches.
Basel's women's sporting director, Fabian Sanginés, has highlighted the importance of going beyond gimmicks like free popcorn for kids – while such initiatives have had a positive impact, they're just the tip of the iceberg. "We need to focus on long-term sustainability and not just rely on short-term hype," he warned.
Despite this, there's been an unmistakable increase in interest in Swiss women's football, with their first home game after Euro 2025 – a 1-0 win over Canada in Lucerne – attracting a crowd of 10,025 fans. While this is still shy of the tournament record attendance at the Euros, it represents a clear uptick in enthusiasm and demonstrates that Switzerland's women's team are building momentum.
As Sanginés noted, "We're seeing a steady increase in interest and attendance figures for our matches," with the FSF promising to explore ways to enhance the fan experience during World Cup qualifiers. Whether these efforts will be enough to sustain the growth in attendances remains to be seen – but one thing's certain: Switzerland is taking its women's football seriously, and the results are starting to show.
While the national team's quarter-final appearance was a major achievement, the attendance figures at club level haven't quite matched the hype surrounding the tournament. According to Switzerland's Football Association (FSF), the Women's Super League has seen a 62% increase in attendances this season, with an average of 787 fans per match – a significant jump from last year, when average attendances were around 455.
Grasshopper, currently second in the league, has enjoyed an even greater increase in attendance, jumping to 450 fans per game from just 300 last season. Thun, meanwhile, have seen their numbers more than double, with an average of 326 fans attending matches this campaign – a major turnaround from their attendance of 156 last year.
While these figures are certainly heartening, they're still short of the huge spike in attendances England's Women's Super League experienced after Euro 2022. Nevertheless, it's clear that Switzerland is taking steps to improve the fan experience and encourage more supporters to turn out for matches.
Basel's women's sporting director, Fabian Sanginés, has highlighted the importance of going beyond gimmicks like free popcorn for kids – while such initiatives have had a positive impact, they're just the tip of the iceberg. "We need to focus on long-term sustainability and not just rely on short-term hype," he warned.
Despite this, there's been an unmistakable increase in interest in Swiss women's football, with their first home game after Euro 2025 – a 1-0 win over Canada in Lucerne – attracting a crowd of 10,025 fans. While this is still shy of the tournament record attendance at the Euros, it represents a clear uptick in enthusiasm and demonstrates that Switzerland's women's team are building momentum.
As Sanginés noted, "We're seeing a steady increase in interest and attendance figures for our matches," with the FSF promising to explore ways to enhance the fan experience during World Cup qualifiers. Whether these efforts will be enough to sustain the growth in attendances remains to be seen – but one thing's certain: Switzerland is taking its women's football seriously, and the results are starting to show.
62% increase not bad, but England WSL jumped from around 500 to 2k+ after Euro 2022 
seriously though, it's all about building long-term sustainability and not just relying on gimmicks. let's see how they do at world cup qualifiers 
! The increase in attendance at club level might not be as dramatic as some other countries, but it's still a big deal for a smaller nation like Switzerland. I think what's key is that they're not just relying on gimmicks to attract fans (although free popcorn for kids can't hurt 
! It shows that there's a genuine enthusiasm for Swiss women's football out there, and I'm excited to see where this momentum takes them.
, and with continued investment and attention to detail, they could become a real force to be reckoned with in women's football.
that's not bad at all! and it's even better when you see clubs like grasshopper and thun seeing huge jumps in attendance 
which is really cool.
. first off, our national team actually did pretty well in Euro 2025 
. still tho, i gotta give credit where credit is due...our Womens Super League did see an uptick in attendances this season 
and grassroots clubs like Grasshopper & Thun r doin some cool stuff 2 try 2 attract more fans 
. still, its awesome 2 c ppl gettin excited about womens football n im all 4 it too 
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️ So I think it's awesome that Swiss women's football is gaining some momentum after their successful Euro 2022 run! 
The fact that they're seeing a 62% increase in attendances for the Women's Super League is already pretty impressive, and it's even more encouraging to see teams like Grasshopper and Thun seeing such big jumps. 
It's clear that the Swiss Football Association is doing something right – from focusing on long-term sustainability to trying out new initiatives (although maybe some gimmicks like free popcorn for kids aren't enough 
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The Women's Super League attendance numbers may have increased by 62%, but let's not get too excited, it's still a far cry from England's Women's Super League after Euro 2022 
. And with an average of just 787 fans per match, we're talking tiny crowds here 
. I mean, what's the plan to keep them coming back? They could be playing in empty stadiums come World Cup qualifiers 
. Switzerland's football association is doing some good work, but it's all still a bit too little, too late 
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anyway i love that grasshopper and thun are killing it this season 
but seriously, its awesome to see switzerland taking womens football more seriously now we just need more ppl to come out and support them lol 
. If they can keep building momentum like this, who knows what the future holds for Swiss women's football? The energy and enthusiasm are palpable, and I think it's only a matter of time before we see some serious investment in the sport 
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! The numbers might not be huge yet, but 62% increase in attendances is still pretty impressive, especially when you consider they're just starting out. And I love that they're focusing on making the fan experience better, not just relying on gimmicks like free popcorn for kids 
. FSF is doing the right thing by exploring ways to enhance it during World Cup qualifiers 
That's amazing for Switzerland and it shows the team is really building momentum. I'm all about supporting our Swiss women's football team - let's keep cheering them on and see where this journey takes us!