Germany has been voted in to host national team soccer’s 2029 UEFA Women’s European Championship, fending off Poland’s bid and a joint submission from Sweden and Denmark.
The country was officially awarded hosting rights following a vote among the executive committee (ExCo) of European soccer’s governing body UEFA in Switzerland today.
Germany was selected ahead of the two remaining bidders - a solo bid from Poland, and one from Sweden and Denmark - after withdrawals from Portugal and Italy earlier this year.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said: “I want to sincerely thank all three bid delegations for their tireless work and commitment throughout the process. Each bid showcased vision and exceptional teamwork between national associations, governments and local experts, all inspired by the benchmark set by Switzerland last summer.
“Congratulations to Germany - we look forward to an unforgettable tournament in the summer of 2029.”
Germany has pledged to smash attendance records for the event, with the 2025 edition in Switzerland setting the record in July with total crowds of more than 650,000 - an average of 21,000 per game.
The nation’s bid included eight cities for an expected 16-team, 31-game tournament, with the German women’s team holding a record eight European Championship titles.
The 2029 edition will come five years after the nation hosted the men’s equivalent in 2024, but will be the first women’s tournament since the 2011 World Cup.
The last women’s European Championship staged in Germany was the 2001 edition, which saw the home nation lift the trophy.
German FA president Bernd Neuendorf has stated: “It was a long journey, and it's not just all of us standing up here, but we had so many people working at the DFB to get this tournament. So thank you to all the people who supported us at the DFB, the teams and elsewhere.
"We all invite you to come to Germany. It's a tournament for all in Europe, not just for Germany. You all are welcome, we would like to see you all.”
England won the Women's Euros earlier this year, beating Spain in the final after a penalty shootout.
