Huge Crowd at the Public Viewing of the Women's Football European Championship at Vienna's Schlesingerplatz

About 300 football fans appeared on Tuesday for Vienna's largest public viewing of the Women's Football European Championship. The Josefstadt district administration, together with the association Football Fans Against Homophobia, organized a live broadcast at Schlesingerplatz in the 8th district – the only public viewing of the European Championship without a consumption obligation.

Sportsmanship Demonstrated at Vienna's Schlesingerplatz

The atmosphere at the square was literally sporty: Fans of the English and Italian teams cheered together and celebrated the athletic performances of the players. After a nerve-wracking match, the English secured their place in the final in the 119th minute. There was great recognition and thunderous applause from the football fans at Schlesingerplatz.

High Demand for Public Viewing of Women's Football

The large turnout for the public viewing also shows that there is no lack of demand in Vienna, but rather a lack of supply: “People want to see excellent women's football – if you give them the opportunity, they will take it,” says Lena Köhler, deputy district leader of Josefstadt. “The public viewing is an important contribution to more gender equality: This way, female athletes receive the recognition for their achievements that they deserve,” Köhler concludes.

For More Visibility in Football

The live broadcast was opened with a speech about women and queer people in football by Clar Gallistl, chairperson of Football Fans Against Homophobia: “Celebrating the visibility of female and queer football professionals – that's what the Women's European Championship 2025 is about, alongside sporting excellence. We look forward to exciting evenings!”

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