The Fan Zone for the Whole Family.
The Messeplatz is located in the center of Kleinbasel. It is a meeting point for world-famous fairs such as Art Basel or the Basel Autumn Fair. During UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, Messeplatz will transform into a lively Fan Zone with activities for young and old.
Opening hours Fan Zone Messeplatz
- July 1 to 27, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (on non-match-days the Fan Zone Messeplatz will close at 9 p.m.)
- On match days in Basel from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Closed on July 14 and 21, 2025
How to get there
- Starting from Basel SBB: Tram line 2
- Starting from Basel Badischer Bahnhof: Tram lines 2 and 6
The Messeplatz is located in the center of Kleinbasel. It is a meeting point for world-famous fairs such as Art Basel or the Basel Autumn Fair. During UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, Messeplatz will transform into a lively Fan Zone with activities for young and old.
Opening hours Fan Zone Messeplatz
- July 1 to 27, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (on non-match-days the Fan Zone Messeplatz will close at 9 p.m.)
- On match days in Basel from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Closed on July 14 and 21, 2025
How to get there
- Starting from Basel SBB: Tram line 2
- Starting from Basel Badischer Bahnhof: Tram lines 2 and 6
Program Fan Zone Messeplatz
Just in time for the start of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, the mobile playing field moves back to Messeplatz in the Fan Zone. The Soccer Court, measuring 40 by 20 meters, is available for free use by the entire population. It will also be complemented by a wheelchair-accessible tribune.
The Ball Parcours by Official Partner AXA includes eight stations with different ball sports. Visitors can playfully try out new sports. There is no age limit; everyone can participate.
The following sports can be tried out
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Floorball
- Bowling
- Handball
- Golf
- Football
It takes about 15 minutes to complete the entire parcours.
Daily prizes
- All finishers will receive a giveaway sponsored by AXA.
- The daily winner with the highest score will win a football goodie bag in an AXA sports bag (shipped after the tournament).
Main prizes
- The ball course champion over all 27 days will win two VIP tickets for the AXA Women’s Cup Final on 28 or 29 March 2026 (information will be sent to the winner after the tournament, tickets will be sent in February 2026).
The host city of Basel will also award the following prizes:
- 1st and 2nd place: One night’s hotel accommodation in Basel for two people
- 3rd to 5th place: A voucher for dinner in Basel for two people
- 6th to 15th place: Wickelfisch with football motif
- 16th to 20th place: Official mini ball of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
It’s visible from afar: the Giant Slide. Ten meters high and curvy, it offers sliding fun for young and old. There is no minimum age for the slide.
Another highlight of the Fan Zone Messeplatz are the Water Balls. The walkable water walking balls offer a unique balance challenge in a water basin – without getting wet. The Water Balls are suitable for all children from the age of four up to a maximum of 60 kg.
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 matches will be broadcast on several small screens in the Fan Zone Messeplatz.
Sponsor activities
In the Fan Zone Messeplatz, sponsors Lidl, Visa, Pepsi and AXA offer a varied programme for football fans. At Pepsi, visitors can enjoy refreshing drinks at the Airstream Bar, relax in the chill-out zone and be inspired by the Pepsi Freestyle shows. Those who recycle have the chance to win exclusive prizes. At the Visa stand, fans can look forward to interactive activities such as a photo mirror, digital goal shooting and delicious ice cream. Lia Wälti’s children’s book will also be available to look at or buy. AXA invites you to the Ball Parcours with around eight stations where sporting challenges centred around the ball await young and old. At the Lidl stand there will also be football darts and fresh fruit cups for refreshment.
In the Fan Zone Messeplatz, sponsors Lidl, Visa, Pepsi and AXA offer a varied programme for football fans. At Pepsi, visitors can enjoy refreshing drinks at the Airstream Bar, relax in the chill-out zone and be inspired by the Pepsi Freestyle shows. Those who recycle have the chance to win exclusive prizes. At the Visa stand, fans can look forward to interactive activities such as a photo mirror, digital goal shooting and delicious ice cream. Lia Wälti’s children’s book will also be available to look at or buy. AXA invites you to the Ball Parcours with around eight stations where sporting challenges centred around the ball await young and old. At the Lidl stand there will also be football darts and fresh fruit cups for refreshment.