England have announced the details of their official celebration after retaining their Women’s Euro title by beating Spain in the 2025 final.
The Lionesses are heading home after Alessia Russo’s second-half equaliser, Hannah Hampton’s penalty saves and Chloe Kelly’s decisive spot kick earned Sarina Wiegman’s side a 3-1 shootout win over the world champions following a 1-1 draw in Basel.
“The Lionesses’ incredible win has done our country proud,” said Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport. “Now we have the chance to cheer these heroes home.”
101GreatGoals.com has all the key details on England’s parade, including the location, start time and latest details on timings.
When is the England trophy parade date?
The event will take place in London on Tuesday, July 29.
QPR fan Kelly was born in the capital, while goalkeeper Hampton plays there for Chelsea as one of 11 members of the squad to represent London clubs.
What time is the Lionesses bus parade?
The open-top bus procession will start at 12:10 BST and end with a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace at approximately 12:30.
Former England international Alex Scott will host the event, which will be free to attend and feature the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, with tournament highlights shown on big screens.
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The BBC, ITV and Sky will show live coverage of the event between 12:00 and 13:00. Fans can also follow it through England’s social media channels.
England were due to arrive in the UK on Monday afternoon and head to a reception at Downing Street with deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock.
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As of the morning of July 28, further details on the event – including general guidance, timings and travel information – were set to be released in due course.
England parade 2025 ‘history’
“We are so proud of all of the players, Sarina and the support team who have all been part of this incredible achievement,” said FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
“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.”
When did England win the title?
England entered the final on Sunday, July 27 looking to avenge their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, but Montse Tome’s players had the better of the first half and went ahead through Mariona Caldentey’s header from former Manchester United defender Ona Batlle’s cross.
Reliable provider Kelly’s left-wing delivery afforded Arsenal’s Russo the chance to equalise with a looping header after the break and, although they held on for much of extra time, England stormed to victory in the shootout.
2022 player of the tournament Beth Mead’s opening penalty was stopped by Cata Coll, who also turned captain Leah Williamson’s attempt away, but Hampton saved from Caldentey and Ballon d’Or Feminin winner Aitana Bonmati before Salma Paralluelo shot wide.
That left it to Kelly – scorer of the 113th-minute winner in the previous final, against Germany – to fire in the final penalty.
England: Women’s Euro 2025 road to the trophy
Euro 2025 final
Sunday, July 27
England 1-1 Spain (3-1p) (Basel)
Euro 2025 semi-final
Tuesday, July 22
SF1: England 2-1 Italy (AET, Geneva)
Euro 2025 Quarter-final
Thursday, July 17
Sweden 2-2 England (2-3p) (Zurich)
Sunday, July 13
England 6-1 Wales (St.Gallen)
Wednesday, July 9
England 4-0 Netherlands (Zurich)
Saturday, July 5
France 2-1 England (Zurich)
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