Women's and girls' football to get long-term boost after Euros triumph

• New Women’s Sport Taskforce to lead a decade of change through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2035
• Announcement follows England heroes attending champions’ reception at No10 Downing Street, and comes ahead of homecoming event in London today

Priority access to grassroots football pitches for women and girls is to be more than doubled, as part of a series of plans announced by the Government to honour the success of the Lionesses. 

As part of its Plan for Change, the Government is announcing new plans that are expected to more than double the share of primetime slots dedicated to women’s and girls’ teams at Government-funded facilities across England over the next five years, with a clear long-term target of reaching equal access as demand grows. 

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will also honour the team’s second consecutive UEFA European Championship title by dedicating flagship sites and pitches to the Lionesses, celebrating their journeys from grassroots to international success.

These moves are the first details set out on how some of the Government’s £400 million investment in new grassroots facilities, announced in June 2025, will be allocated to inspire more people to enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity. 

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