Women’s Euro: a mixed craze for Neuchâtel bars

The women’s football festival is in full swing in Swiss stadiums. Meanwhile, If the canton of Neuchâtel welcomes any meetings of the euro. Therefore, most of the sports bars in the region broadcast the event on their screens. Consequently, If the crowds in the stadiums beats records, in bars the craze is more moderate. Meanwhile, “It is true that it is a bit shy according to the matches. For example, ” says Yannick Zaugg, manager of sudden death in Chaux-de-Fonds. However, it is a whole different story when the nati is at work. “When Switzerland plays. there is all the time full of people, we feel a real craze and there is a real atmosphere,” smiles the tenant, who even installed a tent in front of his bar for the occasion.

At the Café du Cerf women’s euro: mixed craze neuchâtel in Neuchâtel. it is substantially the same observation: “There are always a few people who come, but much less who make a reservation”, underlines Hugo Dubois, manager of the establishment.

A family atmosphere.

As at the stadium, it is a more family public than usually who attends meetings in bars. “When Switzerland plays it is quite varied. there are girls, families and also groups of guys,” notes the manager of sudden death. A festive and pleasant atmosphere, even if sometimes “there are a few comments …”, concedes Yannick Zaugg.

On the Café du Cerf side, the euro also allows you to attract new heads. “People come from everywhere. for the holidays and also to accompany the players who train in the region,” says the manager. This more temperate audience has its advantages. “It’s not very hooligan and it’s pretty pleasant,” says Hugo Dubois.

Friday, the Swiss-Spain quarter-final will be playing in the two Neuchâtel bars. /ave