Germany to Host UEFA Women's Euro 2029 in Eight Cities Across the Nation

Germany has been awarded the hosting rights for the UEFA Women's European Championship 2029, a significant achievement marking the third time the country will host the tournament. The decision was made by the UEFA Executive Committee, with Germany receiving a dominant 15 votes against the joint Denmark-Sweden bid, which garnered only 2 votes, while Poland received none. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announced the decision during the committee meeting, triggering celebrations among the German delegation.

The tournament, scheduled for summer 2029, will feature matches in eight stadiums across Germany, including three venues in North Rhine-Westphalia: Dortmund, Düsseldorf, and Köln. Notably, Gelsenkirchen and Berlin were removed as potential host cities due to financial concerns. This event will be Germany's first major women's football tournament since hosting the Women's World Cup in 2011 and their first home European Championship since 2001.

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf expressed pride and gratitude, stating, "It was a long journey. We are proud and happy," inviting fans globally to attend the tournament, emphasizing it is for everyone. Star player Giulia Gwinn described the outcome as a "pure relief" and a "goosebump moment."

The German Football Association (DFB) aims to attract over one million spectators, ensuring full stadiums and financial viability, with a balanced budget envisioned after previous losses in women's tournaments. In support of women's football development, the DFB plans to invest over 100 million euros in professionalizing the women's Bundesliga over the next eight years, including establishing a dedicated league association for the women's league.

Köln's mayor, Torsten Burmester, expressed pride in the city's long-standing tradition of promoting women's football. Overall, the award of the 2029 UEFA Women's Euro is seen as a positive development for the DFB following recent competitive disappointments and reflects a strong commitment to elevating women's football in Germany.