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The Independent UK

Sport

Jamie Braidwood

Is England vs Spain on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euro 2025 final for free

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England will get their shot at back-to-back European titles after clawing their way to the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland - where they will face familiar opponents against world champions Spain.

Sarina Wiegman’s side produced another miraculous comeback in their last four clash against Italy, with Michelle Agyemang’s 96th-minute equaliser saving the Lionesses from the brink of elimination.

Euro 2025 final: England make surprise change in bid to topple Spain and retain title

Chloe Kelly then tucked home her penalty rebound in the dying stages of extra time to book England’s place in the final, where they will hope to emulate their Wembley heroics of Euro 2022. Kelly was the hero then, too, scoring the extra time winner in a 2-1 triumph over Germany.

And England will take on Spain in a sensational rematch of the 2023 World Cup final after Aitana Bonmati’s goal in extra time sent the world champions through to their first European final with a 1-0 victory over Germany in Zurich.

Spain are looking to follow their World Cup triumph two years ago, where they beat England 1-0 in Sydney, with a first ever Euros title while the Lionesses will be out for revenge as they defend their title.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Euro 2025 final.

When is the Euro 2025 final?

The Euro 2025 final between England and Spain will take place on Sunday 27 July in at St Jakob Park, Basel. While kick-off times for the quarter-finals and semi-finals were 8pm, the final will start at 5pm BST (UK time).

What TV channel is it on?

Viewers will have a choice between BBC One and ITV 1, with both channels providing live coverage of the final. ITV’s coverage starts at 3:30pm, while the BBC’s coverage begins at 3:40pm.

What is the England team news?

Lauren James starts for England after recovering from an ankle injury while Jess Carter returns to the starting line-up in place of Esme Morgan. Carter starts alongside Leah Williamson in defence, after the England captain recovered from her own ankle injury. Hannah Hampton has impressed in goal while Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood continue as full-backs.

England’s midfield struggled to move the ball quickly enough against Italy but Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone remain in place. Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang remain as impact options on the bench, with Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp starting in attack alongside James.

England XI: Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Carter, Greenwood; Walsh, Stanway; James, Toone, Hemp; Russo

Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang may need to make an impact off the bench (The FA via Getty Images)

What is the Spain team news?

Centre-back Laia Aleixandri returns in defence alongside Spain captain Irene Parades after serving a one-game suspension. Spain field two Ballon d’Or winners in their midfield three, with Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas joined by the equally excellent Patri Guijarro in an all-Barcelona central unit.

Cata Coll made a key double-save to rescue Spain at the end of normal time against Germany and will start in goal, with former Manchester United defender Ona Batlle and Olga Carmona - the scorer of Spain’s goal in the 1-0 World Cup final win over England - as full-backs.

Esther Gonzalez leads the golden boot standings with four goals so far and leads the line - but there is a change in attack as winger Athenea del Castillo replaces Claudia Pina - who scored both of Spain’s goals in their 2-1 win over England in June. Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey also starts in the front three.

Spain XI: Coll; Batlle, Parades, Aleixandri, Carmona; Guijarro, Bonmati, Putellas; Caldentey, Gonzalez, Del Castillo

Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas are both two-time Ballon d'Or winners (Getty Images)

What has the England camp said?

Sarina Wiegman, England manager: “To go into the finals is special, but to reach the final itself – there’s only two teams that can reach the final – so if you talk about pressure, it’s very special and we really want to win it. We’re happy that we’re in the final and we’re going to do everything we can to win it and make that happen.”

Sarina Wiegman will lead England in another final (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)

What has the Spain camp said?

Montse Tome, Spain manager: “I expect a very even match against a team that also likes to attack. I think England are characterised by that, they have a very potent attack, a strong midfield and a defence capable of playing out from the back. This means that at certain moments we will have to apply pressure and defend well, but above all I expect an even match. As I said, it's a final, a great rival, and it's going to be quite even.”