A peak of 17.4 million watch England win Euro 2022

The final of Euro 2022 broke TV viewing records on Sunday.

England’s historic win over Germany in the Women’s Euro 2022 final at a sold-out Wembley Stadium pulled in a peak TV audience of 17.4 million on BBC One – making it the most-watched women’s football game on UK television of all-time.

Across BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website and app there were 5.9 million streams as audiences witnessed goals from Ella Toone and an extra-time winner from Chloe Kelly, as the Lionesses claimed victory in a major international tournament for England for the first time since 1966.

“We are incredibly proud to have championed women’s football and are thrilled we were able to bring such a special sporting moment to the public,” said Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.

“This was the most-watched women’s football game on UK television of all-time and the most-watched programme in 2022 so far – and deservedly so.

“Everyone at the BBC is delighted at the win and being able to share that with the public.”