Trafalgar Square Is Screening England's Semi-Final Against Sweden

Will Noble
By Will Noble Last edited 21 months ago

Last Updated 27 July 2022

Trafalgar Square Is Screening England's Semi-Final Against Sweden
Fans sit on purple steps outside the classical columns of the National Gallery
Up to 5,000 football fans will gather in Trafalgar Square this Tuesday. Image: Mayor of London

Trafalgar Square will broadcast the England Vs Sweden semi-final match on a huge screen to 5,000 footie fans this Tuesday (26 July).

So far, the Lionesses have been tearing up the competition in these Euros — with four consecutive wins, and a rather sublime 16 goals.

People crash on bean bags in front of a stage set up in front of Nelson's Column
Image: Mayor of London

The semi-final kicks off at 8pm at Bramall Lane, Sheffield — but 5,000 Londoners can watch the action on a screen in the centre of London, in what will be the country's largest outdoor screening.

Interested in being in Trafalgar Square? The screening's free to attend, and it's first-come-first-served (though people are asked to register their interest and sign up for updates).

It's standing only, so you might want to bring a picnic blanket (no camping chairs allowed). Accessible viewing space with chairs and space for wheelchairs will be available.

A group of four women - one with England kit of facepaint, chat and smile with beers in front of them
Plenty of other big-scale screenings are happening across the capital. Image: Truman's

The screening is part of the EURO 2022 Trafalgar Square Fan Party. Featuring a pop-up football pitch; live panel discussions, interviews and music; and official UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 merchandise, the fan party is in situ from now till 31 July — when the final is played at Wembley.

(On Tuesday, the Fan Party closes at 5pm, reopening at 6pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off.)

More information about the semi-final screening and Trafalgar Square Fan Party can be found over on the Mayor of London's website.

Other big screens are set up round town for the action, too. Check them out.