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The governing body of European football announced on Wednesday that Germany will host the women’s European Championship in 2029, with England returning as the two-time defending champions.
Germany, which holds the record with eight titles in the Euros, overcame bids from Poland and a joint proposal from Sweden and Denmark, and will stage the tournament for the third time, only five years after hosting the men’s Euros.
This hosting opportunity serves as compensation for Germany, which lost the chance to host the 2027 women’s World Cup when FIFA selected Brazil instead.
“Incredible! A dream come true. After 2001, we are once again hosting a Women’s EURO in Germany,” German football federation (DFB) vice president for women’s and girls’ football, Heike Ullrich said.
In its proposal, Germany promised to help women’s football unlock its “immense potential.”
The tournament will take place in eight venues, including the Allianz Arena in Munich (70,000), the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund (66,000), and five additional stadiums with capacities ranging from 45,000 to 54,000.
Germany expects to sell over a million tickets for the 31 matches, a significant increase from the 657,291 sold for this year’s event in Switzerland.
The country emphasised its central location in Europe and its excellent public transportation network as advantages in its bid.
As the environmental impact of major events becomes increasingly important, sustainability has emerged as a crucial factor in bidding processes.
Switzerland noted that 86 per cent of ticket holders for its tournament travelled to their venues via public transport, bicycles, or on foot.
