Thousands of England fans have converged on central London today for the Lionesses Euro 2025 trophy parade following the Lionesses dramatic victory over Spain.
Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick in a tense penalty shootout on Sunday, securing England’s place in the history books as back-to-back European champions.
Her final kick sparked jubilant scenes across the country — fans stood on tables, waved flags and threw drinks in the air, while in the stadium, a chorus of ‘Sweet Caroline’ rang out.
The England players partied through the night, with lots of dancing, karaoke, cuddles with the unofficial dog mascot and glass after glass of champagne.
Having avenged their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, the team returned home as heroes, becoming the first England team ever to defend a major tournament title.
England’s Lionesses are currently showing off their trophy in an open-top bus procession. They are cheering and waving as fans sing ‘It’s coming home’.
They will travel along The Mall and finishing at Bucking Palace where a staged ceremony will take place at the Queen Victoria Memorial.
Scroll down for our live blog for the latest updates from England’s Euro 2025 trophy parade
Key points
- When is England’s Euro 2025 trophy parade?
- England's win was the most watched moment of the year, viewing figures suggest
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16:08 , Matt WattsOur coverage of today’s parade has now ended. Thanks for joining us. Please read here for our full-round up of an incredible day for the Lionesses and their fans.
Estimated 65,000 fans attend parade
14:21 , Matt WattsThe BBC has reported an estimated 65,000 fans turned out for today’s parade.
The numbers clearly blew the Lionesses away, with captain Leah Williamson saying: “I've been crying all the way down The Mall”
"This is unbelievable, probably one of the best things we've been a part of”
Central Band of The Royal Air Force performed fan favourites
14:06 , Matt WattsThe Central Band of The Royal Air Force were the band that performed on stage at the Queen Victoria Memorial.
Crowds joined into their rendition of Three Lions, Freed From Desire and Sweet Caroline.
Fans were invited to follow the route the buses took to get closer to the stage.
A video montage showing the difficulties the Lionesses had to overcome, as well as the support they received, in their early years as footballers is now playing on the screens.
Sarena Wiegman goes wild as Burna Boy sings on stage
13:52 , Matt WattsSarena Wiegman was blown away as Burna Boy came on stage to perfrom for the Lionesses.
The England boss danced on stage with the singer and joined in to the track to the delight of the Lionesses.
England coach Sarina Wiegman is a big Burna Boy fan and she was really excited seeing the African Giant come up on stage at their welcome party. #Lionessess 🇳🇬 🇳🇬🔥 pic.twitter.com/jZPIDMFXiH
— E (@iamOkon) July 29, 2025
Princess Beatrice and family come to see trophy parade
13:32 , Matt WattsPrincess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mozzi came with her children to see the trophy parade.
The couple, with children Sienna, Athena and Christopher, joined fans lining the Mall to watch the Lionesses celebrate with their trophy.
Large number of fans still on The Mall
13:14 , Megan HoweThousands of people are still celebrating on The Mall. Many are draped in the England kit, waving flags and cheering.
Lionesses Euro 'Champions 25' souvenir shirts sell out in a day - despite price tag of up to £150
13:06 , Megan HoweEngland fans wanting to look like the Lionesses are paying up to £150 for a replica kit – with souvenir editions marking their Euro 2025 triumph having virtually sold out just a day after going on sale.
The white “home” kit that the Lionesses wore on Sunday as they defeated Spain on penalties has been rebranded with “Champions 25” on the back, and costs £149.99 on the official online England Store.
Back of the net! Lionesses Euro 'Champions 25' £150 souvenir shirts sell out in a day
Fans begin to disperse
13:01 , Megan HoweSome fans have started to leave The Mall as the Lionesses continue to dance and sing on stage.
Crowds join in with a rendition of 'Sweet Caroline'
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England lifts the England trophy
12:55 , Megan HoweEngland have lifted the Euros trophy in front of a jubilant crowd in central London.
Flags are waving as red smoke fills the sky in front of Buckingham Palace.
Heather Small joins the Lionesses on stage to sing Proud
12:51 , Megan Howe“Come on my ladies”, Heather shouts as the Lionesses and fans join in with a rendition of Proud.
Hannah Hampton tells young fans to follow their dreams
12:50 , Megan Howe"I got told many times I wasn't good enough," Hannah Hampton says before telling fans to follow their dreams.
Chloe Kelly drops the F-bomb live on BBC One
12:47 , Megan Howe“Pressure, what pressure” Chloe Kelly said.
She then dropped the F-bomb live on BBC One.
'It feels so good', says Chloe Kelly
12:45 , Megan Howe“It feels so good. So glad to stand side by side with every single one of these girls throughout this tournament,” Chloe says as she takes to the stage.
Chants of “Kelly, Kelly” can be heard in the background.
Sarina Wiegman dances with Burna Boy
12:43 , Megan HoweWiegman was surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy on stage.
They are now dancing on stage.
'We just kept having hope' says manager Sarina Wiegman
12:42 , Megan Howe“I hoped a little chaos but they didn’t keep their promise to finish things quicker,” Sarina Wiegman said about the final.
“We just kept having hope and belief and they just showed up when it was necessary.”
She said “there’s huge talent” in the the team, but the “bonding” in this tournament made the difference this year.
Leah Williamson holds back tears as she speaks to the crowd
12:37 , Megan Howe“I’m in the trenches, I am holding back tears. I have been crying all the way down The Mall, England captain Leah Williamson said.
“This is unbelievable it’s one of the best things we have been a part of.”
Leah said the tournament was “hard earned”.
“Nasty things we deal with, but still we rise,” she added.
Why Jess Carter won't attend England's Euro 2025 trophy parade
12:34 , Megan HoweJess Carter will not be part of England’s parade to celebrate winning Euro 2025, as she has already flown back to the USA to rejoin training with her club, Gotham FC.
Former Lioness Alex Scott starts the on stage proceedings
12:32 , Megan Howe“It was so nice they had to do it twice,” Alex says, as she goes through England’s Euros final.
Lionesses come off the bus and get ready in front of Buckingham Palace
12:28 , Megan HoweThe Lionesses, wearing scarfs and their medals, have grouped together in front of Buckingham Palace ahead of the ceremony.
They are due to take to the stage shortly.
In Photos: Lionesses travel down The Mall
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Music stops as the Lionesses open-top bus gets on the move
12:11 , Megan HoweThe Lionesses are moving down The Mall as crowds sing ‘It’s coming home’.
This is the second back-to-back Euros victory for the England women’s team.
The journey down The Mall is expected to take around 10 minutes.
The Lionesses have arrived
12:10 , Megan HoweThe Lionesses are now on top of the bus which will be on the move in a few minutes.
Celebrations about to start - here's how they will go
12:08 , Megan HoweWe are just minutes away from the open-top bus parade.
Katy B has taken to the stage, getting fans spirits up in anticipation for the Lionesses arrival.
12.10pm: The team’s bus procession is due to start
12.30pm: The players arrive at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, where a staged ceremony will take place
1pm: Staged ceremony comes to an end
In photos: Crowds await the arrival of the Lionesses
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Thousands of supporters have packed into The Mall
11:36 , Megan HoweThousands of supporters have lined The Mall in anticipation for the Lionesses parade celebrating the team becoming back-to-back European Champions.
Two double-decker buses, which both have "2022 and 2025 European Champions" on the front and sides, are stationed near Admiralty House to take the England players towards Buckingham Palace.
The Mall is lined with Union flags and St George's crosses as huge numbers of supporters draped in flags and scarves are already gathering to welcome home the European champions.
Outside Buckingham Palace, two large screens are showing the Lionesses' tournament highlights, with commentary from the games.
A large stage stands at the end of The Mall, with entertainment from England's mascots, Rory, Mane and Paws, already under way.
Follow The Standard's live stream of the victory parade
11:33 , Megan HoweChloe Kelly one of the favourites to win the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
11:23 , Megan HoweAccording to Betfair, Rory McIlroy and Chloe Kelly are the top contenders for the award, which celebrates the best sporting achievements for the year.
Hannah Hampton, Leah Williamson and Lucy Bronze are also in the running, according to the bookmaker.
Betfair: BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner 2025
Rory McIlroy 11/10
Chloe Kelly 13/8
Hannah Hampton 5/1
Lando Norris, Luke Littler 9/1
Leah Williamson 16/1
Lucy Bronze 20/1
'When I was younger, I never had the opportunity to play football'
11:03 , Megan HoweCharlotte and Lorraine Hodges, mother and daughter from Essex, have travelled into London for the parade.
“When I was younger, I never had the opportunity to play football,” said Charlotte, explaining how inspirational this women’s team have been.
Her mother added that during her time working in a school she’s seen women’s football grow in popularity amongst the young girls.
Charlotte complimented England’s resilience, particularly her favourite player Lucy Bronze who she said was an absolute “beast” the entire tournament.
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Where to buy the Champions edition shirt as the Lionesses bring football home (again)
10:51 , Megan HoweWhile their official kit is still available at retailers, if you’re joining in the nationwide celebrations today, you may be looking for the Champions shirt.
It was released after the result, and despite near sell-out sales, we’ve managed to find the stores that are still selling the collector’s item.
The 2025 season marks the third time that a national kit has been designed specifically for the women’s team.
Where to buy the Lionesses' Champions merch and other 2025 kit
TikTok superfan among the crowds along The Mall
10:45 , Megan HoweZoe Bond from Cheltenham is a self-proclaimed superfan with a TikTok following of more than 7,000 promoting Lioness fan zone content.
She took three buses from Switzerland last night to get here at 5am for the parade.
“They won the Euros despite it not being their best performance. They dug deep and did everything to get it across the line - the proper English way,” she said.
One of Zoe’s followers Hannah Branch, 30, from Birmingham has also joined her straight from Basel.
Ms Branch said she flew out to Switzerland for one game.
But after a nail-biting match against Sweden, she flew back to Switzerland to watch both semi-finals and the final.
“I’m immensely proud”, she said, adding “The Lionesses’ achievements continue to leave a legacy for girls to say ‘You can do this’ and to keep carrying on no matter what”
They said they’ve met another fan in the queue who has been here since midnight.
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England's win was the most watched moment of the year, viewing figures suggest
10:25 , Megan HoweEngland’s 2025 Euros final victory over Spain was watched by a combined peak TV audience of 16.2million across the BBC and ITV, making the Lionesses win the most-watched moment of 2025.
The BBC said a peak audience of 12.2million watched England become European champions for the second time, defending their crown.
This included a peak of 11.5million on BBC One, representing a 59% share of all TV audiences on Sunday evening.
'It's an inspiration to women' fans say as they travel from Exeter for the parade
10:18 , Megan HoweShannon,31, and mother Mo, 57, from Exeter in Devon have been outside the Queen Victoria Memorial since 2am.
Shannon said: “This means everything and it’s so important to show what we’re capable of as women.
“It’s an inspiration to women and future generations to keep following their dreams.”
Her mother added: “Even when one door shuts, another one will open, you just have to keep going.”
Can I watch the ceremony online?
10:15 , Megan HoweThe parade will be broadcast live on the BBC, ITV and Sky between 12pm and 1pm.
Family from Blackpool travel to London for victory parade
10:08 , Megan HoweRachel Thompson and her daughters Tilly and Ruby, have come all the way from Blackpool to celebrate the Lionesses victory.
Ms Thompson said: “We bought the tickets the night of the final, booked a hotel, and booked the train especially for the parade.
“We came down at 7pm last night so we could get here nice and early today.”
Tilly, a Lauren Hemp fan, plays for Fleetwood Town Juniors and is an avid watcher of the Manchester United Women’s team.
The family have watched every single game from home and are now here to celebrate the Lionesses.
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In photos: England fans gather ahead of the victory parade
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What has the FA said about the parade?
09:35 , Megan HoweFA Chief Executive, Mark Bullingham, said: "Our history-making Lionesses are Champions of Europe for the second successive time, and have become the first England Senior team in history to win a tournament overseas.
“We are so proud of all of the players, Sarina and the support team who have all been part of this incredible achievement. They have all worked unbelievably hard and we know the nation shares our pride.
“The victory celebration in London on Tuesday will give England fans an opportunity to celebrate with the players, and be part of history.
“We’ve had amazing support from our fans both in Switzerland and at home throughout the tournament, and we look forward to celebrating together and creating some lifelong memories.”
What has the government said about the parade?
09:33 , Megan HoweSecretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, said: “The Lionesses' incredible win has done our country proud. Now, we have the chance to cheer these heroes home at their homecoming parade.
“The Lionesses didn’t just set out to win the tournament, they wanted to change society – and this government is rising to that challenge. Whether it is supporting girls and boys to pursue school sport, investing in grassroots facilities across the country or bidding for the 2035 Women's World Cup, we are laying the foundations for a decade of change by breaking down the barriers to participation and inspiring the next generation of players.”
When is England’s Euro 2025 trophy parade?
09:31 , Megan HoweThe parade will start at 12.10pm today.
The bus will travel along The Mall and towards Buckingham Palace, when a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial begin at around 12.30pm.
Fans have already started to gather around Buckingham Palace for today’s event, waving England flags and wearing red, white and blue.
The ceremony will be hosted by former England star Alex Scott.
