Germany has been officially chosen as the host nation for the 2029 UEFA Women's European Championship, the football governing body confirmed on Wednesday.
A Decisive Victory in the Bidding Process
The decision was made following a vote by UEFA's executive committee. The German bid successfully overcame competition from a proposal by Poland and a joint submission from Denmark and Sweden. Portugal had withdrawn its candidacy in November 2023, while the Italian Football Federation pulled out of the running the previous August.
A central pillar of Germany's successful campaign was a bold pledge to achieve unprecedented levels of fan engagement. The bid committed to smashing the existing record for ticket sales at a Women's Euros, building on the tournament's growing global popularity.
A Fitting Host for Record Champions
The selection of Germany carries significant symbolic weight in women's football. The nation is the most successful in the history of the competition, having won the tournament a record eight times. Hosting the event in 2029 will see the championship return to a country with a deep and historic connection to the women's game.
The 2029 tournament will also mark a significant moment for German football infrastructure, coming just five years after the country hosted the men's UEFA European Championship in 2024. This back-to-back hosting of major football events underscores Germany's capacity and commitment to organising world-class sporting spectacles.
What This Means for Women's Football
The awarding of the tournament to Germany is seen as a major boost for the continued professionalisation and commercial growth of women's football across Europe. By setting ambitious ticket sale targets, UEFA and the German football association (DFB) are signalling their intent to push the women's game to new heights of visibility and commercial success within the next five years.
Preparations for the event are now expected to begin in earnest, with details on host cities, stadiums, and qualification schedules to be announced in due course.
