German Cities Selected for UEFA Women’s EURO 2029 Preliminary Bid
The German Football Association (DFB) has unveiled the eleven host cities that will form its preliminary bid for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2029 championship.
Selected Cities:
- Berlin
- Dortmund
- Düsseldorf
- Frankfurt
- Gelsenkirchen
- Hannover
- Köln
- Leipzig
- Munich
- Rostock
- Wolfsburg
Excluded Cities:
- Bremen
- Essen
- Hamburg
- Stuttgart (withdrew due to financial constraints)
Selection Process and Criteria
The DFB selected the eleven cities based on "clearly defined and transparent criteria that are particularly based on the tournament requirements of UEFA." Specific reasons for the inclusion of the selected cities and the exclusion of Essen were not disclosed.
Tournament Format
UEFA regulations stipulate that the 2029 Women’s EURO will feature 16 teams competing at only eight venues. As such, the DFB will need to reduce its bid to eight cities before the final application deadline in August.
Final Application Timeline
- March 12: DFB submits its preliminary bid to UEFA.
- June: DFB selects its eight final host cities.
- August 27: DFB submits its final bid to UEFA.
Competing Bids
Germany faces competition from other European nations in its bid to host the 2029 Women’s EURO:
- Poland
- Portugal
- Italy
- Denmark and Sweden (joint bid)
UEFA Decision
UEFA will announce the host nation for the 2029 Women’s EURO in December 2023.
Significance of the Tournament
The UEFA Women’s EURO is one of the most prestigious events in women’s football. The tournament would provide a significant boost to women’s football in Germany and showcase its world-class infrastructure and passionate fan base.
Additional Notes:
- The German bid will highlight the country’s long-standing commitment to developing and promoting women’s football.
- The tournament would provide a platform for the DFB to showcase its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in sports.
- The selected cities boast modern stadiums, a strong history of hosting major sporting events, and enthusiastic football fans.
- The DFB is confident that its bid will be competitive and that Germany will be an ideal host for the 2029 Women’s EURO.
