Lionesses smash ratings record as 17.5million tune in to watch football coming home at Euro 2022 final-Louise Griffin-Entertainment – Metro

Millions tuned in to watch the Lionesses roar their way to victory (Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Records have officially been broken, as more than 17million people watched the Lionesses bring home the win at the European Championship final 2022.

England scored a sensational 2-1 win against Germany with goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly, with a peak audience of 17.5million on BBC One.

It smashes the previous record of 9.3 million, achieved a few days earlier by the Euro 2022 semi-final, which saw the Lionesses score a 4-0 win against Sweden.

It’s also the most-watched moment of the year by far.

According to Barb data, the average viewership for the final was 11million.

In contrast, the men’s Wimbledon final achieved a peak viewership of 7.5million.

It was a historic win as, not only is it England’s first major trophy since the men’s team won the World Cup in 1966, but it’s also the first time an England team has ever won the European Championships. 

Chloe Kelly scored the winner (Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

They did the country proud (Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

The team have celebrated in style, flooding into manager Sarina Wiegman’s press conference to sing Sweet Caroline, and sharing their love for the sport.

Meanwhile, the BBC’s presenting team, which included Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Ian Wright alongside Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall, have been widely praised.

Gabby’s rousing sign-off from the coverage was especially well-received, with fans declaring it an ‘epic’ moment.

Gabby Logan was praised for her ‘epic’ sign-off (Picture: BBC)

‘Is this a game-changing moment? Well, the record audiences on TV and crowds in the stadiums has been fantastic, brilliant. But to really move the sport on, we need you,’ she said.

‘If you’ve enjoyed it, get yourself along to a WSL [Women’s Super League] game this season, even if you only go to one or two.

‘The Lionesses have brought football home. Now it’s down to the rest of us to make sure it stays here. You think it’s all over? It’s only just begun. From all of us, goodbye.’

The moment was only made all the better by Ian declaring off-screen: ‘Love it, Gabs!’

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