This is the biggest ever summer for women’s sport in Wales.
For too long, elite women’s sport has been underrepresented. This summer, that changes. Wales’ most talented female athletes are stepping into the spotlight - putting Cymru on the map and inspiring the next generation.
While we celebrate these amazing sportswomen, Welsh sport is also tackling the inequalities that still exist in women and girls’ participation.
Scroll down to explore what’s on this summer, inspiring stories and how your club or organisation can play its part.
Sport Wales wants to create an active nation where everyone can have a lifelong enjoyment of sport. This includes women and girls.
Despite the strides made, research shows that a gender gap in sport still remains:
Working with our partners across Wales, we aim to change that.
Around a third of people in Wales watched women’s sport in Spring 2025. A quarter of those have been inspired to get active because of it.
Here’s some women’s sport to inspire you to get active this summer:
UEFA Euro 2025 – Wales women’s first ever major tournament.
When: July 2 – 27
Where: Switzerland
Fixtures: vs Netherlands – July 5, vs France – July 9, vs England – July 13
Meet the inspirational women driving change in Welsh football.
World Aquatics Championships
When: July 11 – August 3
Where: Singapore
One to watch: Backstroke specialist Medi Harris from Gwynedd is one to keep an eye on. She may feature as part of the freestyle relay, too.
AIG Women’s Open – Coming to Wales for the first time ever.
It will also be the biggest female sporting event to be held in Cymru.
When: July 30 – August 2
Where: Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, Rest Bay
One to watch: Welsh golfer Darcey Harry has qualified to compete on home soil at The Open.
Wales at the Rugby World Cup 2025
When: August 22 – September 27
Where: England
Fixtures: vs Scotland – August 23, vs Canada – August 30, vs Fiji – September 6
Wales will also be playing Australia in a two-test tour down under before the tournament.
Glamorgan has launched its first ever women’s team this year.
Competing in: Vitality Blast Women’s League Two, Metro Bank One Day Cup, T20 Women’s County Cup
Welsh Fire will be competing in the Hundred during August while England and Wales will compete at the Cricket World Cup will take place in India on September 30 – November 2.
Wrexham will host the UK’s biggest women’s non-grass tennis tournament for the first time
What: Lexus Wrexham Open
When: October 19 - 26
Where: Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre
Be a part of the Lexus Wrexham Open.
One to Watch: Mimi Xu, who will become the first Welsh player to compete in the Wimbledon singles in 20 years this summer, may also compete in Wrexham.
UEFA Euro 2025 – Wales women’s first ever major tournament.
When: July 2 – 27
Where: Switzerland
Fixtures: vs Netherlands – July 5, vs France – July 9, vs England – July 13
Meet the inspirational women driving change in Welsh football.
World Aquatics Championships
When: July 11 – August 3
Where: Singapore
One to watch: Backstroke specialist Medi Harris from Gwynedd is one to keep an eye on. She may feature as part of the freestyle relay, too.
AIG Women’s Open – Coming to Wales for the first time ever.
It will also be the biggest female sporting event to be held in Cymru.
When: July 30 – August 2
Where: Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, Rest Bay
One to watch: Welsh golfer Darcey Harry has qualified to compete on home soil at The Open.
Wales at the Rugby World Cup 2025
When: August 22 – September 27
Where: England
Fixtures: vs Scotland – August 23, vs Canada – August 30, vs Fiji – September 6
Wales will also be playing Australia in a two-test tour down under before the tournament.
Glamorgan has launched its first ever women’s team this year.
Competing in: Vitality Blast Women’s League Two, Metro Bank One Day Cup, T20 Women’s County Cup
Welsh Fire will be competing in the Hundred during August while England and Wales will compete at the Cricket World Cup will take place in India on September 30 – November 2.
Wrexham will host the UK’s biggest women’s non-grass tennis tournament for the first time
What: Lexus Wrexham Open
When: October 19 - 26
Where: Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre
Be a part of the Lexus Wrexham Open.
One to Watch: Mimi Xu, who will become the first Welsh player to compete in the Wimbledon singles in 20 years this summer, may also compete in Wrexham.
Here are some funds your club or organisation can access to improve the experience of women and girls in sport:
Be Active Wales Fund – The next round opens on 9th July 2025. Any projects that benefit women and girls are encouraged to apply.
A Place for Sport – You can crowdfund for projects that benefit women and girls all year round. Sport Wales could make a pledge to your project through A Place for Sport
Grants up to £50,000 for equipment or coaching courses…
Get up to £15,000 to improve your facilities
Whether you’re a club or organisation, everyone can play their part.
Grassroots sports clubs across Wales are creating welcoming environments where women and girls can thrive. Research shows that 94% of girls aged 7–16 want to do more sport. Here are some of the inspiring clubs stepping up to meet this demand.