The excitement knows no bounds: Switzerland’s women’s national soccer team has just qualified for the quarterfinals of a European Championship for the very first time – and it happened on home soil, no less. What a start to a summer that is much more than just a sporting event: it’s a national celebration, a stage for heroines, and a powerful sign of how far women’s soccer has come in Switzerland.
On July 2, 2025, the 14th UEFA Women’s European Championship kicked off at St. Jakob Park in Basel. A total of 31 matches will be played in eight cities – besides Basel also in Bern, Zurich, Geneva, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Thun, and Sion. This marks the first time that Switzerland has hosted a women’s soccer tournament of this magnitude – a significant milestone for the sport across the country.
Participating teams include the defending champions from England, the current world champions from Spain – and of course, the host nation: Switzerland’s women’s national team. As hosts, the team was automatically qualified, but by reaching the quarterfinals, they have gone far beyond their basic duties and made a strong sporting statement.
A Stamp That Joins the Game: The Official EM 2025 Stamp
To mark the occasion, Swiss Post has released a creative special edition stamp that delights on multiple levels. Its standout feature is a die-cut football that can be popped out of the stamp. Whether stuck in the top corner of an envelope or aimed at the top right of an imaginary goal – this ball is meant to be played with. The stamp is not just a collectible, but a playful statement for fans.
More Than Postage: A Symbol of Equality
This stamp is more than a piece of postage. It’s a tribute, a symbol of change – and an invitation to be part of history. Using it means celebrating not only the sport itself but also the people who made this moment possible.
Stamp Details: 
- Country: Switzerland
- Issue date: May 8, 2025
- Size: 40 × 32.5 mm
- Colors: Multicolor
- Designer: Marisa Nussbaumer (Kriens, Switzerland)
- Printer: Gutenberg AG, Schaan (Liechtenstein)
- Format: Single stamp
- Issue type: Commemorative stamp (special issue)
- Perforation: 13¼ (die-cut, as it is self-adhesive)
- Printing method: Offset lithography (4-color)
- Gum: Self-adhesive
- Face value: 120 centimes (CHF 1.20)