Women's Euros Flags: Backing the Lionesses and the Home Nations

Women's Euros Flags: Backing the Lionesses and the Home Nations

For Women's Euros flags, England fans need the St George's Cross, Scotland fans the Saltire or Lion Rampant, Wales fans the Red Dragon, and Northern Ireland fans their own team's flag. Hand flags for children, bunting for the living room or pub and a 5ft x 3ft flag in the window cover almost every watch party. The next tournament is Women's Euro 2029 in Germany, and this guide covers what's known so far and how to decorate for it.

The Lionesses: back-to-back European champions

England won the Women's Euros on home soil in 2022, beating Germany 2–1 after extra time in the final at Wembley. In 2025 in Switzerland they retained the title, beating Spain on penalties in Basel after a 1–1 draw. They became only the second side, after Germany, to win back-to-back Women's Euros, so the 2029 tournament will see the Lionesses arrive as champions defending a title for the second time.

The other home nations have their own stories. Scotland made their Women's Euros debut in 2017, Northern Ireland made theirs in 2022, and Wales qualified for the first time in 2025.

Women's Euro 2029: what we know so far

UEFA chose Germany to host in December 2025. The details below were correct when this guide was written (October 2026); check UEFA's site for confirmed dates and venues.

ItemWhat's announced so far
HostGermany
WhenSummer 2029 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Teams16 expected
Reported host citiesEight, including Munich, Dortmund, Cologne and Leipzig
QualifyingExpected to take place in 2028; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all need to qualify

Germany is one hour ahead of the UK, so evening kick-offs there should land at a family-friendly time here, which suits watch parties with children.

Which flag for which team?

TeamFlag to fly
EnglandSt George's Cross. The Union Jack represents the whole UK, not England.
ScotlandThe Saltire (St Andrew's Cross); the Lion Rampant is also popular with fans.
WalesThe Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch).
Northern IrelandFans use several designs; choose whichever your household or club prefers.

All four are in our home nation flags range in printed, sewn nylon and DuraFlag versions.

Decorating for a family watch party

Women's football draws a lot of young fans, and the best watch parties are built around them:

  • Hand flags for every child. The 9in x 6in size on a 30cm wooden stick is the right scale for small hands; the 18in x 12in on a 60cm pole suits older children and adults. The St George's Cross hand flag is the obvious pick for Lionesses fans. Our hand waving flags guide covers sizes and safety for younger children.
  • Bunting round the room. Measure the walls you want to cover and add about 10%. A 9m length of St George's Cross bunting covers the main wall of most living rooms or a small function room. See our range of British nations bunting for Scotland and Wales.
  • A flag in the window. A 5ft x 3ft flag fits most front windows and shows the street you're watching.
  • Table flags on the buffet. A small table flag for each team in your group adds a bit of theatre for opposition matches.
St George's Cross England hand waving flag on a wooden stick
Hand flags on wooden sticks are ideal for younger fans at a watch party.

Pubs, clubs and schools

Pubs showing matches, grassroots clubs with girls' sections and schools all get involved during a women's tournament. Our guide to pub sports event decorations covers bigger spaces and outdoor flags. For the World Cup in between Euros, see our Women's World Cup flags guide. Keep displays to national flags and your own branding: UEFA and tournament logos are trademarks and our flags are not official merchandise.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Women's Euros?

Women's Euro 2029 will be held in Germany in summer 2029. UEFA had not confirmed exact dates at the time of writing.

Have England won the Women's Euros?

Yes, twice: in 2022 at Wembley and in 2025 in Switzerland, when they beat Spain on penalties in the final.

What flag do Lionesses fans wave?

The St George's Cross, the flag of England. The Union Jack represents the whole United Kingdom.

What size hand flag is best for children?

The 9in x 6in hand flag on a 30cm wooden stick suits young children. Supervise toddlers with any flag on a stick.

Get ready for the next tournament

Browse our home nation flags, hand flag packs for parties and schools, and home nations bunting so you're ready well before qualifying ends.