UEFA, European soccer’s governing body, has received four official bids to host the 2029 edition of the Women’s European Championship.
Bid dossiers were submitted by the soccer associations of Denmark and Sweden (a joint bid), Germany, Poland, and Portugal by the deadline of 18:00 CET yesterday.
Italy, which announced its intention to bid last October, ultimately withdrew its candidacy.
UEFA will appoint the host(s) of the 2029 women’s tournament at its executive committee meeting in Nyon on December 3.
The recent 2025 Women’s Euro was hosted by Switzerland, with the previous edition held in England.
Denmark (1991) and Sweden (2013) have staged the Women’s Euro individually, while Sweden also jointly hosted with Norway in 1997.
Germany was the host for the 2001 tournament, while the third edition in 1989 was held in West Germany.
Poland and Portugal would be first-time hosts.
Meanwhile, UEFA has moved the kick-off time for this year’s Champions League final forward from 21:00 (CET) to 18:00 (CET) to appeal to a younger audience.
The governing body said the decision is “designed to enhance the overall matchday experience for fans, teams, and host cities by optimising matchday logistics and operations, while delivering several tangible benefits.”
UEFA also stated that the new kick-off time aligns with a more accessible broadcasting window, “helping the final reach an even broader television and digital audience worldwide, with a particular focus on engaging younger viewers.”
The move has also been made to create improved access to public transport, particularly after the match, while it is claimed that it will “boost the positive economic impact of the event” for the host cities.
This season’s Champions League final will be held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30, 2026.
Ronan Evain, executive director for Football Supporters Europe, said: “This is a welcome step forward for match-going fans that we very much support. Over the last couple of years, Football Supporters Europe has worked closely with UEFA to improve the fan experience at club finals, and this change further reflects the recognition of supporters’ needs.
“An earlier kick-off makes day trips more feasible, reduces travel stress, and allows fans to enjoy the occasion without worrying about late-night logistics. It’s a practical improvement that puts fans first and continues to build on the progress already made to enhance the welcoming atmosphere, accessibility, and service levels at UEFA finals.”
