Key dates to remember as the UK gears up for a summer of women's sport
We are about to be treated to a summer of women's sport, from football tournaments to netball finals and cricket matches. So far this year, the most-watched women's sporting competition has been the Women's Boat Race, with 2.18million viewers - and millions more are expected to tune into the sport on offer over the next few months, whether on television, social media, or in-person.
Social media has been huge for women's sport - the Barclays Women's Super League has driven 56million views on TikTok and 20 million on YouTube this year, while women's football teams dominated on Instagram (FC Barcelona Women racked up 38million engagements), according to the Women's Sport Trust.
Meanwhile, viewing figures are up for the Netball Super League, with hours growing by 229% on Sky Sports in 2025 compared with the previous year. The NSL Instagram has also seen a 47% increase in engagements on social media for January to May year-on-year.
Women's rugby has experienced a boost - between January and April 2025, the Red Roses players posted more TikTok content than any other England men's or women's teams in rugby, cricket, or football. Their 6.7million TikTok views were 75% higher than the England men's team.
Tammy Parlour, CEO of Women's Sport Trust, said: 'It's hugely encouraging to see women's sport thriving on digital platforms, with athletes, teams, and leagues leveraging new ways to connect with fans. This ecosystem (built through collaboration between broadcasters, rights holders, and platforms) is vital to continuing the sport's growth.'
Let's take a look at the women's sport on offer this summer, including scheduling dates and times, how to watch, and what to expect...
UEFA Women's Euros
The Lionesses will be hoping to retain their title as European champions as they head to Switzerland for the tournament. The Euros will begin on July 2nd and the final will be held on July 27th . England, managed by Sarina Wiegman, are in Group D along with France, Wales, and the Netherlands.
How to watch: You can catch the games on BBC and ITV over the month.
Netball Super League Grand Final
The Netball Super League Grand Final will take place at the O2 in London for the first time on Sunday July 6th . Loughborough Lightning will be hoping to defend their title against London Pulse and the event has already reached record-breaking ticket sales.
How to watch: The match will be aired on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports YouTube - with coverage starting at 5pm. International viewers can watch on NetballPass.
Vitality Blast T20 Women's Finals Day
The inaugural Vitality Blast Women's Finals Day will be held at the Kia Oval on Saturday July 27th this year. The day will feature an eliminator and a final - the team finishing at the top of the group stage table will qualify straight to the final, while second and third place will battle it out in the eliminator.
How to watch: You can get tickets from £20 for adults and £5 for children to watch the game at the Oval here . The day will also be broadcast on BBC Radio and Sky Sports.
Tour de France Femmes
The Tour de France Femmes will run from July 26th to August 3rd and will see cyclists cover a 1,165km distance between Vannes in Brittany, to Châtel in the Alps. Riders, all 154 of them, will take part in nine stages - and 22 teams will be involved in the race.
How to watch: ITV will be broadcasting on TV and on streaming platform ITVX.
The Hundred
The Hundred will be kicking off on August 5th and running until the finals on August 31st , with the eliminators taking place the day before. Eight teams will be competing in the 100-ball cricket competition: Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets, and Welsh Fire.
How to watch: Tickets start at £14 for adults, £5 for kids, and under-twos go free. You can get them here . You can also watch the games on Sky Sports and BBC Sport, or listen along on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
Women's Rugby World Cup
For the first time ever, the Women's Rugby World Cup will be hosted across eight cities and venues in England: Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Exeter, London, Manchester, Northampton, Sunderland, and York. The opening game on August 22nd will be held at the Stadium of Light, and the final will take place in Twickenham at the Allianz Stadium on September 27th.
How to watch: You can sign up for tickets here . The games will be broadcast on BBC Sport.
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